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Quartus Kok

Quartus Kok

CTO / Senior Software Developer
Results-driven Senior Software Developer and CTO with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud-based web and mobile solutions.

Skilled in C#, TypeScript, .NET, Angular, React Native, and Node.js, with strong expertise in real-time backend systems, efficient data architecture, and responsive front-end and mobile development.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, define technical direction, and bring complex software products from concept to production.

Passionate about clean architecture and building systems that balance performance, usability, and long-term maintainability.

Core Skills / Technical Competencies

Skills

Programming Languages

C#
TypeScript
JavaScript
SQL
PHP

Frameworks / Libraries

.NET & .NET Core
Angular
React Native
Node.js
Express.js
jQuery

Databases

SQL Server
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Cosmos DB

Cloud / DevOps Tools

Azure VMs
Azure App Services
Azure Storage
Azure Function Apps
Docker
CI/CD Pipelines
Azure Pipelines
Jenkins

Version Control

Git
TFS

Testing / QA Tools

NUnit
Jasmine
Postman
Swagger / OpenAPI

Other Skills

Software Architecture & System Design
Project Leadership & Agile Delivery
REST API Design & Integration
Programming Languages
94%
Frameworks / Libraries
91%
Databases
88%
Cloud / DevOps Tools
86%
Version Control
96%
Testing / QA Tools
89%
Other Skills
93%

Work Experience

CTO — DankoSpark Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa | Jan 2025 – Present
  • Leading technical strategy, solution architecture, and project delivery for multiple web and mobile software products.
  • Overseeing development teams, code quality standards and infrastructure.
  • Architecting scalable, cloud-first platforms for custom enterprise solutions and client-facing applications.
Technologies used: C#, .NET, Angular, React Native, Node.js, Azure, Docker, SQL Server, FFmpeg.
Senior Developer — DATASCOPE WMS for SYSPRO Remote | Jun 2024 – Dec 2024
  • Designed and implemented enterprise features for SYSPRO-integrated warehouse management systems.
  • Designed and developed large-scale data and logistics workflows on desktop and web applications.
Technologies used: C#, .NET, WinForms, SQL Server, jQuery, Azure, Docker.
Senior Developer — DankoSpark Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa | Jan 2020 – May 2024
  • Led development of multiple production-level web and mobile applications.
  • Built responsive front-end interfaces and cloud-based backend systems designed for reliable day-to-day operational use in multiple business sectors.
Technologies used: Angular, C#, Node.js, Express.js, Azure, SQL, jQuery, PHP.
Software Developer — Senwes Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa | Feb 2019 – Dec 2019
  • Developed web-based HR modules as part of an internal ERP system.
  • Worked on WPF solutions for grain trading and logistics and maintained supporting jQuery and Angular applications.
Technologies used: C#, SQL, .NET, jQuery, Angular.
Analyst Programmer / PHP Developer — NWK Limited Lichtenburg, North-West, South Africa | Jan 2015 – Jan 2019
  • Designed, built and maintained enterprise agricultural-focused internal ERP applications.
  • Led the development of internal developer tools and established coding standards to improve team productivity and code quality.
  • Developed SOAP integration layers connecting jQuery-based UIs and a PHP backend with existing NATURAL/ADABAS systems.
Technologies used: PHP, jQuery, SQL, NATURAL/ADABAS.

Education & Qualifications

Degrees

  • B.Sc. Information Technology — North-West University (2012–2014)

Additional Information

Awards & Recognition

  • Golden Key Honour Society (NWU)

Interests

  • Software architecture, responsive UI design, real-time systems, automation