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Thando Hlomuka

@thandohlomuka1

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Full-stack developer and e-commerce specialist focused on SaaS and digital growth.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles building and scaling SaaS/e-commerce products where I can lead development, optimize digital growth, and manage end-to-end deployment.

I am a full stack developer and e-commerce specialist with over 8 years of experience building web systems, SaaS products, and e-commerce ecosystems for SMEs and corporates. I lead projects from conception and blueprinting through development, deployment and ongoing operations.

I've worked as lead developer, project manager and marketing manager across startups and agencies, delivering revenue-generating e-commerce stores, marketplaces, and AI-powered lead generation platforms using technologies like TypeScript, Angular, Node.js and React. I also manage digital marketing: SEO, Google & Bing Ads, email systems and marketplaces (Makro, Takealot, Bobshop).

I combine technical backend, hosting and cloud skills (AWS, Firebase, Docker, Linux) with practical e-commerce operations and CRM integrations, and I enjoy building products that scale and generate measurable results for clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Developer (Freelance)

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Metra Innovations

Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)

Freelance lead developer for a startup building SaaS and ecommerce solutions, responsible for architecture, development and deployment of product features.

SaaS Development Angular TypeScript AWS CI CD Ecommerce

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Digital Marketing Specialist

Current

LoudSpeaker Pty Ltd

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Created and managed social media and Google Ads campaigns and developed customized IoT solutions (smart ticketing, smart menus) for a nightclub on an assignment basis.

Digital Marketing Google Ads Social Media IoT Campaign Management UX

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Web Developer (Freelance)

Current

Pakanya HR

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

On-call web developer responsible for maintaining and developing digital assets on a gig/assignment basis.

WordPress PHP JavaScript HTML CSS Maintenance Freelance Delivery

Current

Lead Developer / Project Manager

Current

Leads Connection

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 11 months)

Led website development and administration for an AI-powered leads generation platform, sourcing and delivering high-quality live sales leads for clients while managing product development.

Angular TypeScript SaaS Development Lead Generation Product Management AWS

E-Commerce Developer

Maharajas Spices

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Built and managed the digital and ecommerce ecosystem including website, VPS, email, marketplace accounts, shipping platform and CRM, achieving a revenue-generating ecosystem and retaining 200+ customers.

Ecommerce VPS Management Zoho CRM TypeScript

E-Commerce Associate

Holdit Marketing & Manufacturing

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Managed Shopify and WordPress storefronts, third-party marketplace accounts, CRM and shipping integrations, and email marketing to maintain and grow online sales channels.

Shopify WordPress Marketplace Management CRM Mailchimp SEO

Head Developer

Rekada Marketplace

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Served as lead developer and project manager, delivering ecommerce solutions and web projects from conception to distribution for the company.

Ecommerce WordPress Shopify PHP JavaScript Project Management

Marketing Manager

Chabod Energy

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Developed marketing strategies and SEO-based content to expand online presence, and managed Google Ads and Facebook ads campaigns to drive lead generation.