Tainienne du Plessis
@tainienneduplessis
IT Automation & Systems Architect building production-grade AI-augmented automation and backend infrastructure.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an IT Automation & Systems Architect with 5+ years of experience building production-grade automation systems and backend infrastructure for remote-first recruitment and sales organisations. I own the architecture end-to-end—data models, integration strategy, security approach, and system boundaries—using AI tools like Claude Code to accelerate delivery without sacrificing depth or quality.
Right now, I’m architecting CRM Core, a single-tenant recruitment CRM with 105 PostgreSQL tables and RLS on every table, while running 46 live n8n automation workflows across 4 clients in production. I also built the Trifector AI application enrichment engine with three chained Gemini LLM nodes, cutting recruiter review time from 30 to 10 minutes and tripling team capacity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Operations & Automation Lead
Oinio GmbH
Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)
Architected a single-tenant recruitment CRM core with a 105-table PostgreSQL schema and row-level security on every table. Built and ran 46 production n8n automation workflows across 4 clients, and developed a Trifector AI enrichment engine (3 chained Gemini LLM nodes) that reduced review time from 30 to 10 minutes per application.
IT Operations & Automation Lead
Talent Shore Ltd
May 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Designed and delivered AI automation pipelines across four client systems, including an application enrichment engine that processed 100–400 applications/day and cut review time by 67% while tripling team capacity. Built real-time Aircall↔HubSpot integrations, developed a Gmail multi-account ingestion system using Google Cloud domain-wide delegation and manual RSA-SHA256 JWTs, and implemented AI C
International Support Manager
Teneo Education (Pty) Ltd
Dec 2020 - Apr 2024 (3 years 4 months)
Managed a fully remote international support team, including scheduling, performance tracking, and reporting. Provided technical support for Canvas LMS and PowerSchool across multiple regions, streamlined internal reporting, and led onboarding for new support staff.
Junior Architectural Visualiser
Yohome
Jul 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Produced high-quality 3D architectural visualisations using 3DS Max and V-Ray. Collaborated with design teams to convert concepts into production-ready visual assets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Stadio Higher Education
Associate of Arts, 3D Design & Digital Animation
Completed an Associate of Arts in 3D Design & Digital Animation at Stadio Higher Education.
Curro Langebaan
National Senior Certificate
Completed the National Senior Certificate at Curro Langebaan in 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Website
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