Hi there! I’m Jono Bouwmeister, a web and ops developer who enjoys turning complex client needs into fast, reliable online systems. I’ve built websites for agencies and nonprofits across the USA, the Netherlands, and locally, and led internal optimization projects for global teams (including Spotify’s Music team) to streamline release tracking and internal workflows. I thrive on creating maintainable tools and scalable processes that empower teams to work smarter, not harder. Since 2021 I’ve been freelancing, delivering web projects and building internal tools for efficiency. Most recently I joined SimplaDocs as a Senior Developer to assist with client work, and before that led web initiatives at Wild Web as Head of Web (and shareholder), while co-founding two digital printing businesses. I love collaborating with clients, solving real problems, and continually learning new technologies.

Jono Bouwmeister

Hi there! I’m Jono Bouwmeister, a web and ops developer who enjoys turning complex client needs into fast, reliable online systems. I’ve built websites for agencies and nonprofits across the USA, the Netherlands, and locally, and led internal optimization projects for global teams (including Spotify’s Music team) to streamline release tracking and internal workflows. I thrive on creating maintainable tools and scalable processes that empower teams to work smarter, not harder. Since 2021 I’ve been freelancing, delivering web projects and building internal tools for efficiency. Most recently I joined SimplaDocs as a Senior Developer to assist with client work, and before that led web initiatives at Wild Web as Head of Web (and shareholder), while co-founding two digital printing businesses. I love collaborating with clients, solving real problems, and continually learning new technologies.

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Hi there! I’m Jono Bouwmeister, a web and ops developer who enjoys turning complex client needs into fast, reliable online systems. I’ve built websites for agencies and nonprofits across the USA, the Netherlands, and locally, and led internal optimization projects for global teams (including Spotify’s Music team) to streamline release tracking and internal workflows. I thrive on creating maintainable tools and scalable processes that empower teams to work smarter, not harder.

Since 2021 I’ve been freelancing, delivering web projects and building internal tools for efficiency. Most recently I joined SimplaDocs as a Senior Developer to assist with client work, and before that led web initiatives at Wild Web as Head of Web (and shareholder), while co-founding two digital printing businesses. I love collaborating with clients, solving real problems, and continually learning new technologies.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Developer at SimplaDocs
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Approached by SimplaDocs to assist with several clients. Primary role was a Senior Developer on a project to migrate Spotify’s Music team globally (across 12 regions) to optimize internal processes for tracking new releases on the global slate. Also worked with Netflix’s Clips team to optimize internal operations with third-party studios. As the newest team member, retrenchment occurred as part of a downsizing operation.
Web and Ops Developer at Self-Employed / Freelance
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
I started my own freelance agency as a web and ops developer, primarily for other agencies and non-profit organizations in the USA, the Netherlands, and locally. I built several websites for customers, primarily sales and e-commerce sites, and subsequently transitioned to building tools for internal operations such as a global, multi-lingual knowledge base.
DevOps
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
At Supersynchro nous / DevOps, I worked with high-profile clients to build online systems to optimize and automate their operations.
Head of Web at Wild Web
August 1, 2004 - December 31, 2019
Joined the agency part-time while completing my B-Tech; eventually became a shareholder, grew the team to over 20, and ran the web development division. Clients included Five Guys UK, Tiger Brands, Mr Price, and Airlink. During this period, co-founded two businesses in the digital printing space (PrintWild and Digital Gallery).
Web and Ops Developer at Self-Employed
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
I began my own freelancing agency primarily for other agencies and nonprofit organizations in the USA, the Netherlands, and locally. I built several websites for customers, primarily sales and e-commerce sites. I subsequently transitioned to focus on building tools for internal operations such as a global, multi-lingual knowledge base.
Dev Ops at Supersynchronous
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
At Supersynchronous / Dev Ops I worked with high-profile clients to build online systems to optimize and automate their operations. Clients included MediaCom, Dell, and The Coca-Cola Company.

Education

National Diploma in Graphic Design at Durban University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design (BTech Graphic Design) at Durban University of Technology
February 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
B-Tech Graphic Design at Durban University of Technology
February 1, 2002 - December 1, 2006
National Diploma in Graphic Design at Durban University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Matric (think Northwood High School) at Northwood High School
January 1, 1997 - December 1, 2001

Qualifications

Thinkahead Award for Illustration
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail