Ross Holmes

• Led initiatives to streamline operations and enhance cross-functional collaboration through automation and integrations.
• Designed and implemented a multi-board briefing system in Pipefy, improving workflow consistency across teams.
• Developed a Python-based API for third-party accounting system integration, automating key financial record management.
• Enabled complex logic support and GraphQL queries in financial operations.
• Deployed API securely on AWS EC2 with industry-standard security protocols.
• Created automation tools for generating Pipefy boards, significantly accelerating project onboarding.
• Utilised Pipefy GraphQL API for dynamic configuration of internal tooling solutions.

• Designed and developed a scalable web application for resource and inventory management.
• Led development of dynamic frontend systems using React for various management functions.
• Built and integrated core backend systems, including PayFast payment gateway and QuickBooks module.
• Developed secure serverless APIs on AWS Lambda, interfacing with DynamoDB and RDS databases.
• Was solely responsible for building and implementing a QA suite for the recently deployed web-application
• Implemented full CI/CD testing pipeline, automating end-to-end tests with Selenium.
• Automated workflows using GitHub Actions, enhancing team efficiency.
• Conducted load and stress testing with Locust to ensure system reliability.
• Fostered an automation-first approach, significantly improving software quality.

• Lead technician and installer training
• Designed and built central heating systems across Cape Town
• Ensured customer satisfaction with timely and efficient repairs.
• Collaborated with construction teams to integrate heating systems into new builds seamlessly.
• Installed heating systems for improved home temperature control.
• Upgraded older heating systems for improved energy-efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

I worked as a product development intern. I was involved in various stages of the development cycle and helped to procure prototype manufacturers and designed a Hydroponic system for prototyping