Kirk De Villiers
@kirkdevilliers
Senior .NET developer and solutions architect specializing in backend APIs and BI.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior .NET developer and solutions-focused architect with over two decades of experience building web applications, APIs, and BI solutions.
I have extensive hands-on expertise in C#, .NET (Core and Framework), SQL Server, SSIS/SSAS/SSRS and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular and Kendo UI, delivering end-to-end solutions for logistics, banking and healthcare clients.
My career highlights include designing data warehouses and ETL processes, rewriting legacy systems into .NET Core, building workflow-driven web applications, and developing APIs that integrate third-party services and perform mission-critical business automation.
I am pragmatic, quality-driven and experienced in Agile and SAFe practices; I deliver maintainable, testable systems and meaningful BI that empower business decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director
KND Technologies
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Direct and deliver .NET API and cross-platform app development for logistics and medical clients, implementing .NET Core/9/.NET MAUI solutions and SQL Server backends to automate parcel workflows and claim processing.
Senior .NET Developer
Cyber Pro (Std Bank)
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Rewrote legacy VB6 systems into .NET Core applications and implemented batch processors and API integrations (e.g., TransUnion) to automate policy renewals and dependent removals, improving processing reliability and automation.
Senior MVC Developer
2 Digital Solutions
Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)
Delivered MVC/.NET Core web application features for a workflow-driven query management system, implementing controllers, views and reports and authoring SQL queries for operational reporting.
Senior Angular Developer
Medistat
Nov 2021 - Jun 2022 (7 months)
Developed and modernized a medical claims PMA using Angular and .NET Core, integrating real-time claim submission and responses and porting the app to .NET MAUI for cross-platform support.
Senior SQL Server Developer
EOH Energy Solutions
Jul 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years 3 months)
Built data warehousing, ETL and BI solutions (SSIS/SSAS/SSRS) and supported web front ends for dashboards and trading platforms, delivering data quality modules and integration processes for Power BI consumption.
Systems Developer / BI Architect
Standard Bank
Dec 2012 - Jun 2017 (4 years 6 months)
Developed PMO support applications and led BI architecture for PMO MI data warehouses using Reporting Services and QlikView, delivering automated reporting and integration with Project Online and EPM.
Systems Developer
FoxIt
Sep 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 2 months)
Designed and developed custom SharePoint-integrated solutions and mobile Windows Phone apps, implementing WCF/SSIS services and reporting solutions for enterprise clients.
Systems Developer
3 Fifteen
May 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Maintained and enhanced ASP.NET applications and delivered Silverlight and BizTalk integrations for finance and HR-related systems, providing ongoing support and feature development.
Systems Developer
Diamond Software
Feb 2008 - Apr 2009 (1 year 2 months)
Developed web services, spatial mapping modules and reporting solutions for logistics and simulation tools, delivering mapping interfaces and time-management applications using .NET technologies.
Developer
ATM Solutions
Mar 2007 - Jan 2008 (10 months)
Converted legacy ASP sites to ASP.NET 2.0, implemented web services and portals for cash-management and gift card systems, and developed integration services for smart safes and settlements.
Systems Developer
Oakwell Solutions
Aug 2002 - Feb 2007 (4 years 6 months)
Delivered .NET and VB solutions for banking and enterprise clients, built mobile PDA forms, reporting and procurement modules, and led conversions to Reporting Services and newer .NET stacks.
Web Developer
Talshe Software Solutions
Apr 2000 - Apr 2002 (2 years)
Developed XML/XSL-based integrations and web solutions for clients such as Michelin, automating stock reporting and data exchange processes for distribution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Foster Melliar
Azure Developer Associate, Cloud Development
Earned the Azure Developer Associate certification demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Azure development.
IQ Business
Certified SAFe 4 Agilist, Agile/Project Management
Certified SAFe 4 Agilist, demonstrating knowledge of SAFe principles and agile practices.
Bytes Business Solutions
MCPD .NET (Windows Phone); MCTS .NET (Data Access); MCTS .NET (SilverLight), .NET Development
Achieved multiple Microsoft certifications in .NET technologies including MCPD and MCTS specializations.
Incus Data
Intro to C# 2.0, C#
Completed an Intro to C# 2.0 course covering C# language fundamentals and syntax.
Torque IT
MCSD .NET, .NET Development
Completed MCSD .NET certification focused on Microsoft .NET development technologies.
Intec
Intro to Programming, Programming
Completed an Intro to Programming course covering foundational programming concepts.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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