Johan Peens

I am a Solutions Developer specializing in the convergence of design and development. With over 11 years of experience, I have consistently played a critical role in bridging the gap between front-end implementation and user needs. My work optimizes team workflows, drives high-quality project deliveries, and results in user-centred digital experiences that are both scalable and accessible.



As an aspiring design leader, I strive to master the craft of digital experience creation. I consider myself a digital polymath ,curious, adaptable, and driven by a passion for learning and innovation. My philosophy is grounded in the belief that technology is not just a science but an art form ,a way to build meaningful bridges between people and digital systems. I am an optimist who believes in the power of AI and emerging technologies to elevate, rather than replace, human creativity.

 


Dedicated, loyal, and committed, I pursue excellence in every project. I believe in the importance of both the journey and the outcome, consistently bringing a collaborative and forward-thinking mindset to everything I do.

 Think ahead,Work together,Seize the day!

What I Do

Programming / Development

Wrote my first line of code in Delphi/Pascal. Most of my experience lies in the web development sphere amongst which C#, Typescript , Javascript and Frameworks like Angular and Aurelia played a big part. Coding will be part of basic literacy in the near future. Wether we compile and run those modules in the cloud or locally.

Innovation

Apart from thinking outside the box , I believe there are three main Pillars to innovation : Desirability, Viability and Feasibility. I love teaching on the topic and breaking the status quo.


User Experience Design

Low Fedilty, High fedility, Figma, Adobe Experience Design...All tools to communicate the interactions we use. My field of study is mainly concerned with interaction design and the business processes behind them. Visual Design artifacts form part of my deliverables.

Motion Design

I absolutely love animation and am currently using After Effects with element 3d to assist with our General Staff Communications. To me motion design is a powerfull tool that can be used to draw the attention of users in a world bombarded with distracting ideas.

Testimonials

Fun Facts

Total Distance Ran 2021

431,6 km

Commercial Projects

10

Songs Written

5

Resume

Experience

Sep 2025 -Current

Solutions Developer

Currently, I work as a solutions developer, collaborating closely with business analysts to build apps that solve business challenges.

Day to day, my role involves transforming ideas and requirements into functional, user-friendly solutions, using C#, .NET, Blazor and domain driven architecture design to implement tools that bring value to the business.

May 2024 - August 2025

Lead UX/UI Developer

Design and development. As a Lead UX/UI developer I focus on consulting, understanding client needs (with tools like BPM's and user journey mapping) and providing strategic advice whilst balancing software development with communication practices. 



Consultation

  • Business process modelling
  • User flows and user interface designs
  • Public relation/marketing communication videos

Development

  • Blazor, C# Dotnet, SCSS, HTML., Mediator and Entity Framework . 
  • Blazing story to implement a code based component design system to upkeep a scalable an on demand framework. 


Jul 2020 – April 2024
Gendac Innovations

Senior UI/UX Developer

General day to day operations:
* First line interviews: UX/Design placements.
* Consult management on UX operations.
* Assist with training and mentoring team members
* Lead and participate in design reviews
* Assist with general communications via 2d animations (After Effects)

User experience:
* Responsible for the UI/UX architecture, design, and development
* Combine design, user-centered research, and development practices to create intuitive solutions
* Collaborate with client to understand project vision, visualize ideas and unlock business value
* Identify opportunities for system enhancements
* User journeys & graphics with Figma & Adobe Xd/Illustrator

Full-stack Web development:
* C# dot net, Blazor development
* Azure Service Fabric /Microservices, Azure functions
* Entity Framework with SQL
* SCSS,HTML
* Git and DevOps
* Integration of software with existing legacy systems
* Implementing new business processes in software
* Maintenance and support on current systems

Dec 2017 – Jul 2020
Gendac Software Engineering

UI/UX Developer

* Intermediary between the technical and design teams.
* Develop processes for the financial services sector.
* General awareness creation of UX & design processes among software development teams
* Code controls for front end SPA's .- Aurelia /AngularJS & C# MVC * Facilitation of forums.

Volunteering Experience

2009
Global Challenge Expeditions

Pioneering traveller/Student volunteer

Travelled through 13 countries throughout Africa, Helped at orphanages, discovered, learned and transformed my worldview around what is really important in life. https://www.gcex.org/

2008
UCSA

Student Volunteer

Helped with kids camps and did school outreaches, shared the good news. https://vcsv.co.za/

Design Skills

Research & User testing

70%

Wireframing and prototyping

70%

Motion Design

85%

Logo/Graphic/Print Design

65%

3d Visualisation & Product Design

25%

Front-end skills

Blazor , C# Dotnet

85%

JavaScript & Typescript

75%

SCSS/CSS & HTML

95%

WPF

65%

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexibility
  • Mentoring
  • Coaching
  • Leadership

Education

BA Visual Communication Design (Interactive media design)

Open Window
April 2014

User Experience Design

University of Cape Town
2017

Coaching & Mentoring

Faculty Training Institute
2016

Programming with Javascript

Microsoft
2015

Product Management

University of Cape Town
2024

Foundations in creative leadership

IDEO
November 2023

Innovation of Products & Services

MIT Sloan School Of Management
2018

Projects

Commercial Projects

As part of my career as a software developer and designer I have consulted and worked with the following corporate clients.

September 2025 - Current
Hollard Health

Hollard Health

I’m part of a team of business enablement specialists focused on creating solutions that support Hollard Health and Hollard International’s purpose. Currently, I work as a solutions developer, collaborating closely with business analysts to build apps that solve business challenges.

Day to day, my role involves transforming ideas and requirements into functional, user-friendly solutions, using C#, .NET, Blazor to implement tools that bring value to the business.

Currently helping with the maintenance of the HollardHealth.com website. Setup and built the azure CI/CD pipeline.

Hollard Health

June 2024- August 2025

RMIS

RMIS is in the agriculture sector focusing on disease management
and reporting for the country. As a Lead UX/UI developer I focus on consulting,
understanding client needs (with tools like BPM's and user journey mapping) and
providing strategic advice whilst balancing software development with
communication practices.

Rmis Production Unit System

March 2024- June 2024

Vertice Medtech

Revisited  and re-imagined the current job card system. The new system proposed 
would be used for creating audit trails when fixing medical equipment,
record keeping of staff training. Primarily used Figma and After Effects
for building and envisioning the new product to market.  

Jul 2020 - March 2024
Gendac Innovations

Sefeko

Responsible for the design of the Sefeko online portal. This includes wireframing, prototyping and building the front-end after approval of the stakeholders. Stakeholders include product owners, backoffice users and actual users.

Developed and designed the Sefeko design system in Adobe xd. Thereafter I built the component stack in accordance with the design system designed in Blazor C# and SCSS.

Designed the patrol scheduling UI in conjunction with our main product owner. Collaborated with the technical stakeholders and help build the improved user interface for client to use in the near future.

Designed a simple interface to demonstrate the UI capabilities as a means of training for the actial IOT device used by Guards.

Infographic design for staff training  both technical and internal

Apart from my front end capabilities I integrate with the backend using task handlers, Service Fabric Reliable Actors and Service Bus.

Sefeko Control Room software

Dec 2017 -Jul 2020
Gendac Software Engineering

Gendac

Public relations and staff Communication via Kickstarting the Gendac website on WordPress,  Writing Custom Code Snippets with javascript. Assisting with animations using After effects. 

PPS Investments

Used a Adobe Experience design to help create wireframes and help the client Invision their ideas before we started implementing them

Was responsible for the development of the current system employed to manage proposals, section14 renewals ect. We primarily used Aurelia Framework/SPA (Typescript, CSS, MVC - C#). Integrating with 3rd party API's.

Family Network Interface

August 2016 - Dec 2017
EOH Microsoft Services

Bidvest Bank

UX consultation and front end development on GlobalPayments online system. Custom Directives and component implementation (Angular Js). Implemented Old Mutual theme to show client possibilities of customization in frameworks. Wireframing & Front Development on EVO Desktop application (WPF)

Yamaha

Low & High Fidelity Wireframes Developed custom html framework to compensate for deficiencies encountered by Angular2.0 material (Object Oriented CSS with SASS).

Tourvest

Flight Reconciliation System .Prototyping, Low & High Fidelity Wireframes. Front end development.

April 2016 - July 2016
Big Brave Digital

5th Avenue Properties.

Maintenance on property based system (Angular JS & Mongo)

Stockpulse Events management

Front & Backend development on current stock management system (Angular JS & Firebase).

June 2013 - Jan 2015
EOH Microsoft Services

Umalusi

Requirement gathering, wireframing & Frontend development for : Recruitment & Accreditation system of Umalusi.

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Contact

Pretoria, Gauteng

0823934468

admin@johan.peens.co.za

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