Michal W.

Senior Software Engineer

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Cape Town, South Africa

Experience

Aug 2021 - Present
4 years 5 months

Senior Software Engineer

Toptal

  • Technical lead for multiple U.S. and EU clients, delivering backend-heavy systems and full-stack features across fintech, SaaS, and data platforms
  • Built ACH payments pipeline for a U.S. fintech; processed $10M+/month in automated transactions
  • Lead engineer for Google Merchant Center integration for a global e-commerce retailer, automating and optimizing over 100M product ads
  • Developed a SaaS platform integrating with the U.S. Do Not Call Registry and multiple external CRM APIs
  • Lead engineer for a scraping platform processing hundreds of millions of food menus for EU analytics startup
  • Built an AI SaaS tool that parsed legal contracts to surface flaws and key terms
  • Created SSO microservices for a multi-tenant edtech product integrating with LMS providers
Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
2 years 1 month
Cape Town, South Africa

Senior Software Engineer

Union Swiss

  • Developed batch tracking and raw material allocation systems for GMP compliance

  • Integrated SCADA systems via custom APIs for manufacturing automation

  • Built RBAC-secured operations dashboards for warehouse and manufacturing workflows

  • Improved software processes for logistics, staging, and delivery pipelines

Mar 2016 - Aug 2019
3 years 6 months
Cape Town, South Africa

Founder & Lead Developer

Digital Flow

  • Oversaw product architecture, backend and frontend development, and infrastructure
  • Managed internal/external development teams and client relationships
  • Delivered full-stack builds from scope to deployment
  • Owned server provisioning, DevOps, and CI for multiple client environments
May 2015 - Feb 2016
10 months
Johannesburg, South Africa

Head of Business Development

Ornico

  • Led client and infrastructure migration into Ornico systems
  • Directed new product R&D and business expansion efforts
  • Managed stakeholder handover and sales coordination
Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
1 year 1 month
Johannesburg, South Africa

Head of Product Development & Analytics

Primedia Group

  • Researched and launched new software products and analytics tools
  • Delivered sales dashboards and real-time reporting systems
  • Optimized internal CMS performance across the publisher network
Feb 2010 - May 2015
5 years 4 months
Johannesburg, South Africa

Founder & Lead Developer

Fuseware

  • Built large-scale data ingestion and analytics pipelines
  • Managed business operations, engineering team, and client growth
  • Led product design, cloud deployment, and B2B solution delivery
  • Negotiated and executed successful merger with Ornico Group
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years
Cape Town, South Africa

Software Project Engineer

Stone Three

  • Built and deployed custom software for clients in mining and manufacturing
  • Conducted system integration and software R&D
  • Worked with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery

Summary

Senior software engineer with 15+ years of commercial experience designing, building, and scaling backend systems across fintech, healthtech, logistics, education, and media. Proven track record of delivering production-grade SaaS platforms, payments infrastructure, and enterprise integrations. Ruby on Rails specialist with deep full-stack competence, cloud-native deployment expertise, and strong architectural instinct. Adept at leading remote-first teams, communicating with stakeholders, and owning product delivery end-to-end.

Languages

English
Native
German
Elementary

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2008

University of Cape Town

BSc with Honours · Computer & Electrical Engineering · Cape Town, South Africa

Oct 2000 - Jun 2004

Pretoria Boys High School

Matric Senior Certificate · Pretoria, South Africa

Certifications & licenses

Annual Labour Law Training Certificate

Mine Health And Safety Certificate

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