Jason Hodgkiss

Development Manager

Signature Technology•  April 2019 - August 2020

• Spearheaded the design, development and project delivery of all IT and web-related development activities across multiple platforms such as Android/iOS/ AWS. • Part of the product ‘go to market’ technical team. Collaborated with project managers, technical and function head on the translation of ideas into practical and impactful end-user experiences. • Managed all phases of the development process; design, architecture, configuration, system testing, data validation through to ‘go live’ and post-launch. • Prototyping and drove forward new practices and techniques within the ecosystem to ensure the team and codebase stay up to date. • Devised and managed multiple vendor solutions, tracked vendor’s productivity and assessed ‘fit for purpose’ concepts. • Main point of contact for technical issues and provided expert advice to the senior management team. • Prepared and delivered presentations and reports at all stages of a project. Systems: AWS, MySQL, Node.js, photoshop, Slack & Postgres.

Web Development Team Lead

Navian Capital•  April 2015 - March 2016

• Responsible for the successful program delivery of the Cold Fusion Development program. Devised a new integrated online learning management system. • Provided consultation to technical and function heads on translating ideas into practical end-users experiences. • Responsible for full project planning, monitoring, execution and project closure. Developed governance frameworks and mitigated operations and security risks. Systems: AWS, ColdFusion, PHP, Moodle LMS, MSsql and Mura CMS.

IT Manager

Global Pacific & Partners•  February 2010 - November 2014

• Responsible for the design, development and management of both parent and sub-brand websites. • Spearheaded custom-built CRM back-end, event management CMS and daily newsletters filtering and creation tools. Systems: ColdFusion , MsSQL & Photoshop.

Application IT Developer

Tutuka•  September 2006 - January 2010

• Project managed the development of a client interface website and services for multiple, countrywide loyalty and gift card systems, which incorporated prepaid credit card transactions. • Provided additional support across network administration and Asterisk PBX systems. Systems: Asterisk, ColdFusion, MsSQL, Training & Development

ColdFusion Developer

Global Pacific & Partners•  April 2000 - August 2003

Contracted to replace existing 3rd party website designer and management with an in-house system with faster operations, ongoing developments, and self-administration on the website petro21.com, amongst other tasks, for then Johannesburg Head Office. Bring improvements and new ideas from concept to online. Create user back-end to control and then run the website by other staff members and management. Advising and recommending IT ideas and solutions. Maintaining internet connections, network, and PC's, as needed, with updates and upgrades, also covering management's internet and IT requirements from home.