Andre Vlok

Co-founded SYNQABL to build a conversational AI platform that matches creative intent to music tracks and supports flexible licensing and negotiation. Replaced manual discovery and fragmented workflows with fast, outcome-driven agentic interactions.

Founded Paia to design and deploy conversational AI applications that connect language models to business data, tools, and workflows. Built decision engines that retrieve information, run analysis, and execute tasks through conversation for recurring-revenue operations.

Delivered client design and development projects across industries while building and maintaining strong client relationships. Built web applications using Vue.js, React.js, Node.js, OpenAI, Stripe, MongoDB, and Auth0, including a custom SCSS framework to improve frontend consistency.

Led end-to-end creative direction and UX/UI design for stubber.com, crafting intuitive interfaces that enhanced platform usability and functionality. Ensured cohesive, engaging user experiences aligned with business goals.

Designed and delivered UX and design thinking curricula for higher education students. Developed assessment tools and facilitated collaborative learning environments while mentoring learners to reach their potential.

Designed user experiences for cryptocurrency interest-bearing savings accounts (Bitcoin, USD Coin, Ethereum). Led full-scale user testing with Maze and created technical documentation to ensure consistent Material Design and iOS Human Interface guideline implementation across devices.

Led end-to-end UX design, including information architecture, customer analysis, prototyping, testing, and technical briefs. Executed A/B testing on key loan applications to boost conversions and collaborated with outsourced developers to deliver improvements smoothly.

Led UX design and front-end development for Journey and partners including Sanlam, BetterBond, and DirectAxis. Built Vue.js components, tested feature deployments, managed user analytics, and created marketing emails to boost engagement.

Redesigned website interfaces and created brand identities for six hotel properties. Managed high-engagement Facebook and Instagram campaigns and applied SEO best practices using Google Business, Analytics, and Search Console.

Set up and managed sound and video systems for conferences, workshops, and seminars. Supported live and online presentations, recorded audio/video, and multitasked effectively under pressure with zero tolerance for errors.

Completed hands-on maintenance tasks including pool cleaning, window repair, and artwork installation. Demonstrated reliability and endurance with 12-hour shifts.

Tutored guitar students to build strong technique and achieve personal musical goals. Mentored one student into a professional music career.

Specialized in guitar repair and custom instrument builds. Designed and built a custom guitar using Aspire CNC software.

Completed a certificate program covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript at Friends of Design in 2019.

Completed a certificate program in UX & UI Design at Friends of Design in 2019.

Completed a certificate program in Content Management Systems (WordPress) at Friends of Design in 2019.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communication from AAA School of Advertising (2017–2019).

Completed Open Window Film Making levels 1, 2, and 3 in 2013.