Darryl McHeart
@darrylmcheart
Full-stack developer at self-employed, publishing four apps and building wallet, escrow, and payment gateway tools.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I build and ship software under my own name. Four of my apps are live on the Apple App Store and Google Play, including Pently, which I built entirely on my own from idea to launch and published internationally.
As a self-employed Founder and Full-Stack Developer, I’ve built products from idea through launch and taught myself to code with AI tools. I’m currently building KnoxCrow, a wallet and escrow platform, and MOAT, a payment gateway.
For KnoxCrow and MOAT, I set up two AI coding agents to work together and test the products end to end. I write their prompts, rules, and context, then review and validate their work myself.
Before software, I worked across project management, operations, sales, and media. At WF Kroon, I reworked the Ferndale project plan and brought its schedule from four months behind to two weeks behind; I also like working directly with the people I build for and testing everything before it goes out.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder and Full-Stack Developer
Self Employed
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Self-taught coding and AI tooling to design and ship own products, including Pently, YESYOU, Dam Bites, and Jozi North Bites. Oversaw first app build by external company in 2023 and learned early coding.
Owner and Founder
DK-Inc Entertainment (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 9 months)
Founded and still owns an events management business started in 2014.
Executive Sales Facilitator
Private (International)
Apr 2020 - Jan 2021 (9 months)
Structured and brokered PPE import/export deals during Covid-19 relief, involving millions of masks and gloves for buyers in the USA, Dubai, Hong Kong, Vancouver, and South Africa. Checked documents, worked on supply chain, set up escrow, and chaired international buyer meetings.
Accounts Manager
KMP Media Group
Apr 2019 - Nov 2019 (7 months)
Managed key accounts at a production and media house, from brief to delivery and renewal. Acted as main client contact, turned briefs into scopes, timelines, and budgets, and pitched media packages.
Co-founder, Creative Lead and Director, Projects & Operations
The Media Squadron
Dec 2017 - Jul 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Co-founded a media business, ran it full time initially then part time. Led creative direction, project delivery, and day-to-day operations, including client relationships and quality control.
Personal Affiliates Sales Advisor and Assistant Manager
King Price Insurance
Jun 2018 - Jan 2019 (7 months)
Sold short-term insurance to personal-lines clients and supported the sales team leader. Quoted and sold car and home insurance, handled queries, and as assistant manager coached consultants and helped with call audits.
Site Agent
WF Kroon
Jan 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Coordinated site work on three large projects, including a R250m+ housing development, a R130m school, and a R60m residential development. Brought the Ferndale project schedule back from four months behind to two weeks behind.
Project Manager
Vivacraft
Jan 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 6 months)
Managed a R25m silo project in Settlers, responsible for planning, delivery, and close-out. Coordinated subcontractors, managed costs and variations, and reported progress to the client.
Owner and Project/Operations Manager
Kruger Turnkey Construction
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)
Ran own construction and renovation business, handling operations and project management. Quoted and priced work, planned projects, managed budgets, and assessed insurance claims.
Project Manager
N4 Trucks
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 (11 months)
Managed armoured vehicle design and production team, including testing, snagging, and setting up a production line.
Site Foreman and Project Manager
JAJ Busbar Services
Apr 2010 - Oct 2012 (2 years 6 months)
Site and project management on electrical busbar work in Cape Town.
Project Manager
Omega Digital
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 (11 months)
Project management role at Omega Digital.
Accounts Manager / Sales Rep
Kia Motors and Pitstop Motors / Gestetner Office Automation
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Handled accounts and sales representation at automotive and office automation companies.
Sales Team Leader
Kirby
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 (1 year 11 months)
Led a sales team at Kirby.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IT Varsity
Certificate in Full Stack Development, Full Stack Development
Completed a Certificate in Full Stack Development from IT Varsity in July 2025.
Google Digital Garage
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing
Completed the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing course from Google Digital Garage in 2021.
Dust Consulting
Executive Coaching (Advanced) Certificate, Executive Coaching
Earned an Executive Coaching (Advanced) Certificate from Dust Consulting in 2016.
Dust Consulting
Life Coaching Certificate, Life Coaching
Earned a Life Coaching Certificate from Dust Consulting in 2014.
Varsity College
Diploma in Operations Management, Operations Management
Completed a Diploma in Operations Management from Varsity College in 2012.
MERSETA
N3 Practical MERSETA, Electrical Training
Completed N3 Practical MERSETA electrical training in 2009.
Varsity College
Diploma in Project Management, Project Management
Completed a Diploma in Project Management from Varsity College in 2008.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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