Louis Martin Botha

I hold an M.Sc. in Statistics and bring over 20 years of robust programming experience. Throughout my career, I've developed numerous mathematical, scientific, and educational desktop and web applications.

(A full, detailed version of my CV is available on request. Feel free to contact me.)

Professional Experience

2014 – present: Senior Software Engineer at Struto

• Responsible for developing specialized connectors to integrate CRM systems with third party applications.

2004 – Present: Founder and Owner at ComputecSA

• Founded and manage ComputecSA, overseeing projects and teams to deliver high-quality, robust products.

• ComputecSA offers a rich set of skills to clients, quickly adapting to new knowledge in an ever-changing technological landscape to provide leading-edge solutions.

• Focus areas include the design, development, and support of online and offline applications, with experience in cloud computing, social network integration, and Web 2.0 interfaces to deliver highly scalable solutions.

2014 – present: Senior Software Engineer at Cognadev (Cliquidity Platform)

• Architect and senior developer of the Cliquidity platform.

• Cliquidity enables companies to search for and connect with potential job candidates, incorporating sophisticated assessments for pre-screening.

2014 - 2023: Contract Software Engineer for Grove

• Developing various cloud based web application.

2011 – 2014: Support Manager, Consultant, and IT Advisor at Cognadev

• Responsible for the support and expansion of a comprehensive set of psychometric assessment tools.

• Duties included client support, production support, team management, database administration, and IT strategy development.

• Technologies utilized: VB.Net, C#, Silverlight, Flash, Microsoft SQL.

• Developed numerical scoring and reporting engines (expert systems).

• Cognadev specializes in holistic assessment of psychological functioning, competencies, and cognitive potential across diverse cultures in work and educational environments.

2009 – 2010: IT Director at GRADNET, University of Johannesburg

• Managed all IT-related aspects, including the development and support of the system.

• GRADNET serves as an online network for graduate professionals, facilitating engagement between business and higher education.

• Partnership with Google enabled secure data storage on the Google Cloud and integration of Google enterprise solutions (Gmail, Docs, Calendar) into the framework.

2003 – 2004: Project Manager at OpenCollab

• Led the development of a new e-learning system using ASP, ASP.Net, VB.Net, COM++, and SQL Server.

2000 – 2002: Manager of E-learning Systems at North-West University (NWU)

• Managed web-based learning systems at NWU.

• Presented papers at conferences in Germany, Austria, and the USA, focusing on the use of object-based software applications for e-learning in higher education.

1996 – 1998: IT Advisor in Education at NWU

• Specialized in the effective integration of IT in higher education.

• Evaluated and implemented software applications to enhance traditional contact education.

• Provided training and advisory services to lecturers.

1993 – 1995: Lecturer at NWU

• Taught statistics to first-year B.Sc. students, first-year B.Comm students, and third-year engineering students.

1991 – 1992: Statistical Simulation Software Developer at NWU

• Developed real-time simulation software to illustrate key statistical concepts during classroom sessions.