I architect and build complete business platforms
from database to deployment.
Billing systems, e-commerce platforms, inventory management, booking engines, APIs handling millions of transactions. Architected and built from the ground up. 25 years in technology. 15+ years building for clients across 5 continents. One senior engineer, full accountability, direct access.
25
Years in technology
37
Modules in BX1X platform
M+
Daily API transactions
5
Continents — clients globally
What goes wrong when the project outgrows the developer
Architecture decisions compound
A junior developer builds features. A senior engineer designs systems. The wrong database schema, the wrong API structure, the wrong deployment architecture. These decisions are invisible early and catastrophic later. I have been making these decisions for 15+ years across enterprise platforms, telecom systems, and multi-branch operations.
Complexity needs experience
When your platform has 37 modules that need to share one data layer, or your API needs to handle millions of daily transactions without dropping one. That requires someone who has solved these problems before. I have.
Direct access to the architect
No project managers relaying your requirements. No junior developers interpreting specifications. You talk directly to the person who designs the system and writes the code. One engineer, full accountability.
Speed from experience, not shortcuts
Senior engineers ship faster because they make fewer wrong decisions, not because they cut corners. I have built similar systems before. I know which patterns work, which tools scale, and where the pitfalls are.
Systems architecture and senior-level development
Enterprise Business Platforms
Complete operational systems. Billing, invoicing, inventory, e-commerce, bookings, CRM, accounting, and medical practice management. All modules sharing one data layer, designed as a coherent platform, not stitched-together tools.
Typical work: BX1X platform: 37 modules. Recycle POS: 7 branches, 350 employees, 5,000+ daily transactions. Medical platform: patient records, billing, scheduling.
Cloud Applications›High-Scale API Systems
API servers and microservices built to handle serious volume. REST APIs, webhook pipelines, third-party integrations, and real-time data synchronization. Designed for reliability and scale from day one.
Typical work: Telecom APIs: MTN, Vodacom, CellC, Telkom. Millions of daily transactions. Rewards systems, push notifications, ERP integrations.
API & Integrations›WordPress & WooCommerce at Scale
15 years in the WordPress ecosystem. Custom plugins, complex WooCommerce configurations, site rescue, and platform migrations. Certified WooCommerce expert since the WooThemes era. 885+ clients supported.
Typical work: Custom plugins, multisite management, payment gateway integrations (PayFast, Peach, Ozow), performance optimization, migration to custom platforms.
WordPress & WooCommerce›Mobile & Cross-Platform Applications
React Native apps for iOS and Android. Companion applications for existing web platforms. Field reporting, customer portals, mobile dashboards. Custom Shopify applications and embedded storefronts.
Typical work: React Native mobile apps, Shopify custom apps with ERP integration, embedded dashboards, verification flows.
Mobile Apps›Enterprise systems I have architected and built
BX1X Business Operations Platform
37-module all-in-one platform. Billing, invoicing, inventory, e-commerce, bookings, CRM, accounting, and medical practice management. Replaces 5-6 separate business tools with one connected system. Every module shares one data layer.
View platform›Authentikor | Email Verification SaaS
My own SaaS product. Verified email delivery and QR-based document verification. Fully multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing, and automated verification workflows. Designed, built, and operated solo.
Telecom Rewards & Subscription APIs
High-scale API systems for MTN, Vodacom, CellC, and Telkom. Millions of daily transactions. Loyalty points, stamps, vouchers, QR-based redemption, and subscription management across four carriers.
Medical & Dental Practice Platform
Enterprise-grade practice management. Patient records, 32-tooth dental charting with surface-level detail, orthodontic tracking, appointment scheduling, billing with medical aid claims, and clinical notes with audio. POPIA-compliant data handling.
Production-Grade Stack
These are not theoretical skills — I have shipped production applications with all of them.
Technologies I Use
One developer who has built a 37-module platform is more accountable than a 10-person agency where nobody owns the whole system
I have designed and built BX1X. A 37-module business operations platform covering billing, e-commerce, inventory, bookings, CRM, accounting, and medical practice management. Every module shares one data layer. I also built an enterprise POS system processing 5,000+ daily transactions across 7 branches, and API systems handling millions of daily transactions for four telecom carriers. This is not capability I claim. It is production software running today.
What Clients Say
“In an industry fraught with fly-by-night developers, it has been refreshing to have found someone who is kind, accessible and has his clients’ best interests at heart. He is professional, skilled and diligent.”
Simon Bloomhill — COO, Camelthorn Travel
“Anton took his time to really understand the project and took care to make sure that all the steps were followed as laid out. 10/10 would hire again.”
Rebecca Morales
“He also remarked on how slick your programming is. Said you did a really nice job.”
Richard Kauffman
How It Works
Describe your project or problem
Send a short description of what you need built, fixed, or connected. No formal brief required. I will review it and give you an honest assessment of fit.
Architecture and scope
Within 24 hours, I respond with feedback on approach, architecture considerations, timeline, and a clear scope. If I am not the right fit, I will say so up front.
Build, ship, and support
Direct communication throughout. Architecture decisions documented. Production-quality code. Post-launch support included on every project.
Typical Engagements
Senior engineering engagements vary widely depending on complexity. Here is what typical projects look like:
- Focused build or rescue: 1-4 weeks. A specific system, integration, or platform fix with a well-defined scope.
- Custom platform: 2-6 months. Business platforms, multi-module systems, or complex API architectures designed and built from scratch.
- Enterprise system: 6-12+ months. Full operational platforms with multiple modules, integrations, and ongoing iteration.
This is senior-level work.
If your project needs an architect who thinks about the whole system. Data models, API design, deployment, scaling, and security. Not just someone who writes features, then we should talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes you a senior software engineer?
25 years in technology, 15+ years building production software for clients across 5 continents. I have architected a 37-module business platform, API systems handling millions of daily transactions for telecom carriers, and enterprise POS systems processing 5,000+ daily transactions across 7 branches. This is architecture-level work, not just code execution.
Do you work as a solo developer or with a team?
I work as the lead architect and sole developer on most projects. For larger engagements, I assemble specialist support as needed. You always have direct access to the person designing and building the system.
What types of systems have you architected?
Enterprise business platforms (billing, e-commerce, inventory, CRM, bookings, 37 modules in one system), high-scale API systems for telecom carriers handling millions of daily transactions, multi-branch POS systems, medical practice management, custom SaaS products, and mobile applications.
Are you based in Cape Town?
Yes. I live and work in Cape Town, South Africa. My company, Villiers Vision Works (Pty) Ltd, is registered in South Africa. I work with clients locally and internationally. US, UK, Europe, and Australia.
What is your technology stack?
React, Next.js, and TypeScript for frontends and full-stack applications. Node.js for API servers and microservices. PostgreSQL for databases. Vercel and cloud infrastructure for deployment. WordPress and WooCommerce for content and e-commerce. React Native for mobile.
What are your rates?
I offer hourly, weekly, and fixed-scope pricing depending on the project. Rates reflect senior-level experience and the South African market. Every project is scoped with a clear estimate before work begins.
Looking for a senior software engineer in Cape Town?
I review every enquiry personally and reply within 24 hours. Tell me what you need built, fixed, or architected. I will give you an honest assessment of fit, approach, and timeline.