Bernard Van Der Vyver

Burton Upon Trent - Staffordshire - United Kingdom bvdv9075@gmail.com

Adaptable Self-Taught Developer | Full-Stack Proficiency | Dynamic Web Applications | Python, Django, JavaScript, Web Scraping, Grafana

Experience

Operations Developer

A.I Global Media

Designed and implemented automated solutions using Python to optimize and streamline daily operational processes. Developed visually compelling designs for trophies, awards, and certificates by leveraging automation tools and scripting techniques. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, align on business objectives, and deliver tailored solutions. Utilized web scraping techniques to collect, extract, and organize data critical to the development of company portfolios. Performed rigorous testing and debugging to ensure the accuracy, stability, and reliability of automated workflows. Created comprehensive documentation for workflows, processes, and codebases to support knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability.

October 2019 - January 2020

Application Developer

Eliga Services

Developed and maintained scalable web applications for financial institutions using Django, Django CMS, Docker, PostgreSQL, gitHub and Bitbucket. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, implement new features, and integrate third-party APIs. Focused on writing clean, maintainable code, optimizing performance, and ensuring code quality through reviews and testing. Actively stayed updated on Django best practices and web development trends.

January 2020 - October 2022

Software Developer

Brand Nudge

Built and maintained robust Python-based web scrapers to collect structured data from e-commerce websites. Developed monitoring tools to ensure the reliability and consistency of daily data collection, integrating with AWS infrastructure and PostgreSQL databases. Leveraged Grafana for performance tracking and alerting. Contributed to market analysis, competitor research, and pricing strategies by delivering accurate and timely data to support business decision-making.

January 2023 - Current

Developer

Transaction Capital Recoveries

Developed responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using Django, Bootstrap, and jQuery, delivering seamless user experiences across multiple devices. Collaborated closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with Django-based views and templates. Utilized SQL Server for data retrieval and dynamic content rendering, ensuring efficient interaction between the front-end and database layers. Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate build, test, and deployment processes, resulting in faster release cycles and improved development efficiency. Focused on writing clean, maintainable front-end code while adhering to best practices in web development and version control.

April 2018 - October 2020

SME

UCS Technology Services

Provided product support and technical expertise to major oil companies including Shell, Total, and BP in the design and implementation of point-of-sale (POS) solutions. Collaborated with clients to understand business requirements and tailor POS products to meet operational needs. Designed and developed web applications used by service desks to streamline support processes and improve service efficiency.

October 2008 - March 2018

Education

EC-Council Certified Network Defender

Torque IT, South Africa
2019

EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker

Torque IT, South Africa
2019

ITIL Foundation

Fox I.T, South Africa
2013

NAMOS Compact

Wincor Nixdorf, Germany
2011

[JK0-011] E2C Linux+ [XK0-002] Linux+

CTU Training Solutions, South Africa
2010

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools

  • Selenium

  • Python

  • HTML5

  • Postgres

  • Linux

  • Javascript

  • Docker

  • Raspberry Pi

  • IoT Devices

  • AWS Web Services

Workflow
  • Contributing unit-tests to accompany all dev work
  • Agile Development & Scrum
  • Peer code reviews
  • Supporting QA's with testing plans

Interests

Outside of work, I value quality time with my wife and our eight-year-old son. I'm especially looking forward to the day we can start building robots and droids together—a perfect blend of family and tech.

I believe that being a developer is more than just a job—it's a passion. I strive to write code every day, continuously sharpening my skills and exploring new ideas. I'm particularly enthusiastic about home automation within Home Assistant and microcontrollers, where I enjoy experimenting and building smart solutions.

Projects

Maleficent-Pumpkin

https://github.com/Bernardvdv/Maleficent-Pumpkin   Public

A cool little Halloween pumpkin idea with color changing eye, motion sensors and spooky sounds

Personal Profile App

https://github.com/Bernardvdv/bernarddev   Private

A single page application for online portfolios developed in Django, Bootstrap and Docker