William Ryan

Senior Software Developer & IT Professional

+27 82 054 6023

william@theryans.co.za

South Africa

Professional Summary

Self-starter with 17 years of progressive experience in software development and IT. Problem solver with a proven track record of delivering business systems that contribute to business growth and efficiencies. Disciplined, reliable, and detail-oriented with extensive experience in managing projects from conception to execution.

South African, married with two dependents. Fluent in English and proficient in Afrikaans. Holds a valid driver's license. Seeking opportunities that allow for remote work.

Work Experience

MDS Collivery / ITE

2017 – 2026 (~9.4 yrs)

Senior Developer

Progressed from PHP and Laravel development to Senior Developer
Lead developer for 2 years, managing servers, Docker containers, and firewalls
Oversaw project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality code and timely delivery
Building systems tailored to client environments for business growth
CMS integrations: WordPress/WooCommerce, Joomla!/VirtueMart, Magento, OpenCart
Shopify plugin development and JSON API integration for shipment management

MDS Collivery

2012 – 2017 (5 yrs)

Java / Android Systems Developer

Developed driver applications, handled device rooting, ROM flashing, and repairs
Managed asset tracking of +300 devices and SIM cards; liaised with Vodacom/Cell C
Mikrotik certified; managed SIP and PABX systems across 6 branches
Managed surveillance installations and systems
Roll out of branch infrastructure and networking (10 installations)

⚡ SWAD Machine Integration

Smart Weight and Dimension machine integrated with courier system via JSON API — streamlined parcel validation

⚡ Printer Manager

WebSocket-based print job manager — users submit jobs from website, server retrieves and executes

MDS Collivery

2007 – 2012 (5 yrs)

IT Technician

Managed servers, firewalls (IPCop), and Linux distributions (OpenSUSE desktop & server)
Hardware maintenance, printer setups, email configuration, MS Office support
"If it had a voltage and it was not working, I would fix it."

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks

PHP / Laravel 95%

Java 85%

Android Development 80%

Vue.js / JavaScript 90%

DevOps & Infrastructure

Docker 85%

Linux (Debian) 90%

Nginx 85%

HAProxy 80%

Networking & IT

Mikrotik 80%

SIP / PABX (Yeastar) 75%

Server Management 90%

Firewall Configuration 85%

Education & Certifications

St Marist Inanda

Matriculated · 2005

Mikrotik Certified

Networking & Routing Specialist

Personal Interests

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Photography

🎣

Fishing

✈️

Travel

🖨️

3D Printing

🔧

Scale Models