Johannes Stephanus Weitsz
Technology Leader | Solutions Architect | Laravel Development Manager
Experienced IT professional with 33 years in enterprise infrastructure, software development, systems architecture, business analysis and technical leadership.
About Me
I am an experienced Technology Leader, Business Analyst and Development Manager with 33 years of experience in enterprise IT, infrastructure, software development and systems architecture.
My career includes 14 years at IBM and more than 10 years in healthcare systems at Universal Healthcare where I manage a development and operations team focused on modern web applications, automation and business solutions.
I specialize in Laravel/PHP development, systems integration, DevOps processes, automation initiatives, Agile delivery and enterprise solution design.
Core Skills
Development
Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, Python, APIs, SQL
Database
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite
Architecture
Systems Design, UML, Integration, Automation
Leadership
Agile, Scrum, Mentoring, Team Management
Infrastructure
Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, Disaster Recovery (DR)
DevOps
GitHub and GitLab Pipelines, DevSecOps, RCA, Monitoring
Business Analysis
Requirements Gathering, Gap Analysis, Documentation
Experience
Universal Healthcare
2012 - Current
- Operations Manager (Ensure developed systems are running )
- Development Manager (Involved in planning what must be developed)
- Business Analyst (Requirments gatering and design of new systems)
- Responsible for software development teams (Dev team managment)
- Agile delivery (Product owner and manage sprints)
- Systems integration, between legacy and open source systems
- Automation (Python scripts and Power Automate work Flows)
IBM South Africa
1998 - 2012
Earlier Career
1993 - 1998
- Programming C++ / Clarion
- Technical support
- Infrastructure implementation
- Networking (Cableing, Patch panels)
Key Achievements
IBM Patent
Invented and designed a patented timesheet system at IBM.
Healthcare Platforms
- Designed and implemented healthcare member portals and integrations.
- Designed and implemented Biokineticist Fitness Management System.
- Developed a secure document processing tool for splitting confidential PDF records.
Automation
Created automation systems improving operational efficiency.
DevSecOps
Integrated security scanning pipelines and DevOps processes.
Leadership
Managed and mentored development and operations teams.
Enterprise Architecture
- Designed and reviewed enterprise-level technical solutions.
- Implemented healthcare integration interfaces for automated Medibucks account creation.
- Implemented data interface between healthcare systems and bank to create medibucks accounts.
Featured Project
Code Garage
Custom Laravel Development Platform
Code Garage is a Laravel-based development platform focused on custom business solutions, automation, workflow optimization and modern web application development.
The platform demonstrates practical experience with Laravel, PHP, Linux hosting, CI/CD processes, API integration, deployment management and secure application delivery.