Hi, I'm Angus Carey, a highly motivated and adaptable Full-Stack Web Developer specializing in the MERN stack with a strong focus on Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. I have experience building comprehensive educational platforms from the ground up and enjoy crafting scalable, intuitive solutions that deliver real value to users. I thrive in remote and agile environments, mentoring aspiring developers and collaborating on innovative projects. When I'm not coding, I love helping others grow their technical skills and staying up to date on the latest web development trends to continually improve my craft.

Angus Carey

Hi, I'm Angus Carey, a highly motivated and adaptable Full-Stack Web Developer specializing in the MERN stack with a strong focus on Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. I have experience building comprehensive educational platforms from the ground up and enjoy crafting scalable, intuitive solutions that deliver real value to users. I thrive in remote and agile environments, mentoring aspiring developers and collaborating on innovative projects. When I'm not coding, I love helping others grow their technical skills and staying up to date on the latest web development trends to continually improve my craft.

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Hi, I’m Angus Carey, a highly motivated and adaptable Full-Stack Web Developer specializing in the MERN stack with a strong focus on Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. I have experience building comprehensive educational platforms from the ground up and enjoy crafting scalable, intuitive solutions that deliver real value to users.

I thrive in remote and agile environments, mentoring aspiring developers and collaborating on innovative projects. When I’m not coding, I love helping others grow their technical skills and staying up to date on the latest web development trends to continually improve my craft.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer at Limpopo Chefs Academy
November 1, 2023 - Present
Spearheaded the end-to-end development of a comprehensive educational portal as the sole developer, responsible for design to deployment. Developed staff and student profiles, online tests, tasks, and a secure grading system. Engineered a document management system integrating AWS S3 for PDF uploads/downloads and implemented role-based authentication with NextAuth. Delivered high performance metrics for the student portal, including fast content paint times and responsiveness. Enabled students to view results and teachers to upload events and rosters tailored to intake groups.
Coding Mentor at HyperionDev
February 1, 2024 - Present
Conducted one-on-one mentoring sessions for aspiring developers, providing code reviews and clarifying complex coding concepts. Taught unit testing methodologies to promote robust code and utilized VS Code Live Share for real-time code collaboration. Helped students develop their skills and achieve their development goals with a focus on communication and problem-solving.
Procurement Manager & Head of Security at Tomanic Trading
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Managed security personnel and protocols, oversaw procurement of supplies, and managed internal team operations. Maintained client relations including international markets and directed staff training, skill development, and team-building initiatives.
English Teacher at Apax English
December 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025
Crafted detailed lesson plans, managed classroom conflicts, and assessed student progress. Handled administrative duties and conducted academic reviews with parents to support student growth.
Full-Stack Developer at Limpopo Chefs Academy
November 1, 2023 - Present
Spearheaded the end-to-end development of a comprehensive educational portal from scratch as the sole developer, managing all aspects from design to deployment. Developed robust staff and student personal profiles, integrated functionalities for online tests and tasks, and implemented a secure grading system allowing teachers to mark work and students to view results. Engineered a seamless document management system using AWS S3, enabling teachers to upload and students to download PDFs, alongside student document submission. Integrated secure, role-based authentication using NextAuth, segmenting access for students and lecturers. Achieved exceptional performance metrics with a Real Experience Score of 98 for the student portal, indicating high user satisfaction and responsiveness. Enabled students to view statements of results and facilitated the upload of events and rosters by teachers, tailored to specific intake groups.
Coding Mentor at HyperionDev
February 1, 2024 - Present
Conduct one-on-one mentoring sessions and provide thorough code reviews for aspiring developers. Clarify complex coding concepts, offer real-time feedback, and promote best practices in development. Taught students unit testing methodologies to ensure robust and reliable code. Utilized VS Code Live Share for collaborative coding and real-time instruction during mentoring sessions. Nurture coding skills and guide students towards achieving their development goals, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Procurement Manager & Head of Security at Tomanic Trading
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Managed security personnel and protocols, procurement of supplies, and internal team operations. Liaised with clients, including international markets, to maintain strong client relations. Directed staff training, skill development, and team building initiatives.
English Teacher at Apax English
December 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025
Responsible for crafting detailed lesson plans, managing classroom conflicts, and assessing student progress. Oversaw administrative duties and conducted comprehensive academic reviews with parents to foster educational growth and development.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration at Varsity College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Business Administration at Varsity College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Web Development Bootcamp
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Advanced CSS & SASS
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Complete Web & Mobile Designer (UI/UX, Figma)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
JavaScript Course
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
React and Next.js Course
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Web Development Bootcamp
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Advanced CSS & SASS
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Complete Web & Mobile Designer (UI/UX, Figma)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
JavaScript
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
React and Next.js
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Limpopo chefs student portal

    A comprehensive web platform built with Next.js and TypeScript for the Limpopo Chefs Academy, designed to streamline operations across administration, student management, and academic tracking.

    Key features include:

    User roles for admins, staff, and students

    Qualification & assignment management

    Attendance and financial tracking

    Clean, modular UI components using Tailwind CSS

    Robust backend with Prisma ORM and custom API routes for full CRUD functionality

    This project delivers a scalable and intuitive system for managing day-to-day academy functions and enhancing the learning experience.