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Hello! I’m Christopher Kevin Black, a Cape Town-based software engineer with a passion for building robust web and mobile applications. I thrive on solving complex problems and delivering outcomes that matter, often pushing beyond the obvious to optimize performance and user experience.
Adaptability is in my DNA; I enjoy learning new skills quickly and applying them in collaborative settings. My journey spans web and mobile development, cloud deployments, and data-focused projects, and I’m driven by a craftsman’s love for the work and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Skills
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Language
Afrikaans
Fluent
English
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Work Experience
Intermediate Software Engineer at Pro Partners
June 2, 2024 - October 3, 2025Designed and developed mobile apps using Angular 5 and Cordova/Ionic 3; built web apps with Angular 5 and MySQL; implemented NoSQL data stores (Couchbase Server and MongoDB); utilized JavaScript tooling (Grunt, Gulp); created RESTful APIs with Node.js; upgraded projects from AngularJS to Angular 2+; configured mail servers and PHP forums; performed debugging and QA; built reusable front-end components; collaborated with Git/Bitbucket; worked in Agile environments; integrated mobile apps with Google Firebase.
Full Stack Engineer at Pro Partners
January 2, 2023 - PresentDesigned mobile apps using Angular 2-14 and Cordova/Ionic 3; designed web apps with Angular 2-7; worked with NoSQL data stores (Couchbase Server, MongoDB, CouchDB); employed JavaScript tooling (Grunt, Gulp); developed REST APIs with Node.js; upgraded projects from AngularJS to Angular 2+; set up mail servers and PHP forums; debugging; working with Jira/Trello; Agile environment; mobile apps with Firebase; contributed to architecture and deployment decisions.
Software Developer at City Logistics
March 31, 2020 - October 3, 2025Front-end mobile apps development in Ionic/Angular 6; backend development with SQL procedures; maintaining Angular custom library and developing new reusable Angular components; implementing business logic through stored procedures and server-side scripts.
Full Stack Engineer at Fresh Projects
July 2, 2024 - PresentAdding new features to RAIC contracts for Architects; improving existing project management software for architects and engineers; overseeing full-stack development and feature delivery.
Intermediate Software Engineer at Pro Partners
June 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025Designed mobile apps using Angular 5 and Cordova/Ionic 3; built web apps using Angular 5; worked with NoSQL databases (Couchbase Server, MongoDB, CouchDB); used JavaScript build tools (Grunt, Gulp); designed REST APIs with Node.js; migrated projects from AngularJS to Angular 2+; set up mail servers and PHP forums; debugging; developed reusable front-end components; used Git for version control; Trello/Jira; worked in agile environments; integrated with Google Firebase.
Full Stack Engineer at Pro Partners
January 1, 2023 - PresentFront-end development with Angular 2-7 and Ionic; back-end with Node.js; work with MongoDB, CouchDB, NoSQL; build REST APIs; work with AWS serverless; upgrade from AngularJS to Angular 2+; set up mail servers; maintain agile workflows; enhance CI/CD processes.
Frontend Developer at City Logistics
March 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025Front-end mobile apps using Ionic/Angular 6; develop Angular core modules and reports; create T-SQL procedures; maintain Angular library; build reusable Angular components.
Software Developer at Abalobi Fisher App
March 2, 2020 - October 3, 2025Abalobi Fisher App: a personal digital logbook for fishermen; log boat-based catches and shore harvests; track income/expenses; access weather forecasts; record sales; store fishing documents digitally; Sails.js and AWS Lambda for middleware REST API; front-end with Angular/Ionic; mobile app development.
Full Stack Engineer at Fresh Projects
July 1, 2024 - PresentAdding new features to RAIC Contracts for Architecture; improving existing project management software for architects and engineers.
Intermediate Software Engineer at Pro Partners
June 2, 2024 - October 3, 2025Designed mobile apps using Angular 5 and Cordova/Ionic 3, and web apps using Angular 5 with MySQL. Built NoSQL data bases with Couchbase Server and MongoDB, and worked with JavaScript tooling (Grunt, Gulp). Debugged applications, authored/utilized reusable front-end components (Angular 2-7), and collaborated in an Agile environment with Jira/Trello. Engaged with cloud infrastructure and serverless patterns (AWS Lambda), contributing to end-to-end delivery for marketplace and partner integrations.
Software Developer at City Logistics
March 31, 2020 - October 3, 2025Front-end mobile apps development using Ionic/Angular 6; built API core and reporting modules; developed T-SQL stored procedures and functions to implement business logic; maintained Angular custom library and created reusable components; worked within a Jira-based workflow and delivered web/mobile solutions for logistics and warehousing scenarios.
Software Engineer (Contract) at Octoco
December 31, 2021 - October 3, 2025Improved mobile and web applications built with Meteor and Angular; implemented responsive design for Safari; worked with MongoDB and cloud-based infrastructure; contributed to middleware/API and frontend integration, while supporting ongoing feature development and fixes in an agile environment.
Intermediate Software Engineer at Pro Partners
June 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025Led development across Angular/Ionic front-end and NoSQL backends. Built admin dashboards and marketplace apps for ABALO BI Components; implemented backend migrations to MongoDB/Couchbase/CouchDB; deployed cloud infrastructure (AWS); developed middleware with Node.js and Lambda; created reusable front-end components in Angular; worked in an Agile environment using Trello/Jira.
Software Developer at City Logistics
March 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025Designed and implemented mobile (Ionic/Angular) and web apps for warehousing and logistics; built ASP.NET Core APIs and reporting modules; authored T-SQL procedures; maintained Angular UI libraries and reusable components; performed debugging and frontend tooling (Grunt, Gulp).
Full Stack Engineer at Brother Bear Software
December 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025Contract role focusing on mobile and web apps using Meteor and Angular; implemented responsive design for Safari; worked with Meteor/MongoDB backends; delivered end-to-end features across frontend and backend.
Full Stack Engineer at Pro Partners
June 30, 2024 - October 3, 2025Developed front-end apps with Angular (2–14) and Ionic; designed NoSQL databases with Couchbase, MongoDB, CouchDB; built RESTful APIs with Node.js; embraced DevOps practices (Git, Jira/Trello); contributed to mobile apps with Firebase back-end; implemented architecture-related enhancements.
Full Stack Engineer at Fresh Projects
July 1, 2024 - PresentCurrently adding new features to RAIC contracts for Architects; improving existing project management software for architects and engineers; working across Angular, Node.js, and MongoDB; deploying cloud-based infrastructure and embracing agile development practices.
Software Engineer at Pro Partners
June 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025Designed mobile apps using Angular 5 and Cordova/Ionic 3; built web apps with Angular 5 and MySQL; created NoSQL schemas using Couchbase Server, MongoDB, and CouchDB; worked with JavaScript tooling (Gulp, Webpack) and Git; participated in Agile processes; built mobile apps integrated with Firebase.
Software Engineer at City Logistics
March 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025Warehouse Mobile App Front-End in Ionic/Angular 6; developed ASP.NET Core backend and reporting modules; wrote T-SQL stored procedures; maintained Angular library and created reusable components; collaborated in an Agile environment.
Full Stack Engineer at Abalobi Fisher App
December 31, 2021 - October 3, 2025Contributed to a digital logbook for fishers, enabling logging of catches, harvests, income/expenses, weather forecasts, and digital documentation; worked across frontend (Angular/Ionic) and backend (Node.js) components with cloud integrations.
Full Stack Engineer at Pro Partners
January 1, 2023 - PresentAdded features to RAIC contracts for architects; improved existing project management software for architects and engineers; frontend work across Angular versions 2–7; built REST APIs with Node.js; configured data flows with MongoDB/Couchbase; explored serverless architectures.
Education
NDip IT: Software Development at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Matric at Point High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Matric (High School) at Point High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013NDip IT: Software Development at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Matric at Point High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013NDip IT - Software Development at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Matric at Point High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013NDip IT: Software Development at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Diploma in Software Development at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
Matric
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013NDip IT: Software Development
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016NDip IT: Software Development
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016NDip IT: Software Development
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016NDip IT: Software Development
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Diploma in Software Development
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Education
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