Henno Bakker
Henno Bakker
Co-founder & Senior Developer
Versatile software developer and co-founder with 12+ years of experience in web and mobile application development.
Passionate about discovering new technologies and turning them into smarter, seamless systems. With a strong focus on User Interface and User Experience design, I create software that not only performs flawlessly but feels intuitive and effortless to use. Skilled in Kotlin, Angular, C#, and .NET Core, with deep expertise in both front-end design and back-end architecture.
A true jack of all trades who thrives on building polished, user-centric solutions across diverse platforms. Known for open-mindedness, adaptability, and a hands-on leadership style — never too proud to get down in the trenches with the rest of the team.
Core Skills / Technical Competencies
Programming Languages
C#
Kotlin
TypeScript
JavaScript
HTML/CSS
SQL
Frameworks / Libraries
Angular
.NET Core / .NET Framework
ASP.NET Web API
ASP.NET MVC
Entity Framework Core
LINQ
Mediator
Clean Architecture
Bootstrap
SCSS
Tailwind
Material Design
Android (Kotlin)
Jetpack Compose
Databases
SQL Server
MySQL
SQLite
Cloud / DevOps Tools
Microsoft Azure (App Services, Storage)
Azure DevOps
CI/CD Pipelines
Version Control
Git
GitHub
Bitbucket
Azure Repos
Design & Other Skills
UI/UX Design
Adobe Photoshop
Mobile App Development
REST API Design & Integration
Software Architecture & System Design
Work Experience
Co-founder & Senior Developer — DankoSpark
Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa | Jan 2016 – Present
- Co-founded DankoSpark, a software development company specialising in custom web and mobile solutions for diverse business sectors.
- Lead UI/UX design across all client projects, ensuring intuitive, polished user experiences from concept to production.
- Architect and develop full-stack web applications using Angular, C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server.
- Design and build native Android mobile applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
- Oversee front-end design standards, responsive layouts, and cross-platform consistency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions.
- Spearheaded the development of the PlayGolf tee-time booking platform and the Meerkat Online Auctions mobile app.
Technologies used: C#, .NET Core, Angular, TypeScript, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, SQL Server, Azure, Photoshop, Git.
Web Developer — Senwes
Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa | Nov 2014 – Jan 2016
- Led front-end design on major outward-facing web projects, delivering polished user experiences.
- Designed user experience flows and structural design of code and database architecture.
- Implemented new technologies into existing projects to modernise legacy systems.
- Developed back-end services for data-intensive web systems.
Technologies used: C#, .NET, Angular, SQL Server, HTML/CSS.
Software Developer — Veritek (Pty) Ltd
Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa | Jan 2011 – Oct 2014
- Developed and maintained software solutions as part of a professional development team.
- Gained foundational experience in full-stack development, database design, and software architecture.
- Contributed to client-facing projects across web and desktop platforms.
Technologies used: C#, .NET, SQL Server.
Education & Qualifications
Degrees
- B.Sc. Honours in Information Technology — North-West University (NWU)
- B.Sc. Information Technology — North-West University (NWU)
Additional Information
Notable Projects
- PlayGolf — South Africa’s largest online tee-time booking platform, available on iOS and Android. Features include secure payments, buddy invites, membership integration, and smart notifications.
- Meerkat Online Auctions — A comprehensive online auctions mobile application.
Interests
- Camping and outdoor adventures
- Family time
- Music
- Adventure biking across northern South Africa