Corné Kotze
Crafting elegant solutions at the intersection of design and engineering. I build performant, scalable applications that users love.
Building Digital Experiences That Matter
I'm a passionate software engineer who thrives on turning complex problems into elegant, user-centric solutions. With a strong foundation in both frontend and backend technologies, I bring ideas to life from concept to deployment.
My approach combines clean architecture, modern best practices, and a relentless focus on performance. Whether it's crafting pixel-perfect interfaces or designing scalable cloud infrastructure, I aim for excellence in every line of code.
My Tech Stack
A constantly evolving toolkit built through years of real-world projects and continuous learning.
Frontend
Backend
Cloud & DevOps
Data & Storage
Security
Testing & Quality
Featured Work
A selection of projects that showcase my range — from complex backends to polished user interfaces.
Neural Design System
A comprehensive component library and design system used across 12 products, featuring accessible components, theming engine, and Figma integration.
DataPipe ETL Engine
High-throughput data pipeline processing 2M+ events/day with exactly-once delivery, schema evolution, and automatic dead-letter handling.
InfraBot CLI
Intelligent CLI tool for infrastructure automation — provisions resources, runs health checks, and generates IaC templates from natural language.
Where I've Worked
A timeline of my professional journey, from eager junior developer to senior engineer leading complex systems.
Leading the architecture and development of cloud-native platforms. Spearheaded the migration to microservices, reducing deployment times by 75% and improving system reliability to 99.99% uptime.
Built high-performance data processing pipelines handling millions of events daily. Designed and implemented real-time analytics dashboards used by 500+ enterprise clients.
Delivered 30+ web applications for clients across fintech, healthcare, and e-commerce. Introduced CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, cutting bug rates by 60%.
Kickstarted my career building MVPs for early-stage startups. Wore many hats — from frontend to database design — and learned the value of shipping fast and iterating.
Let's Work Together
Have a project in mind or just want to chat? I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and ideas.
I'm currently available for freelance work and full-time positions. If you have a project that needs coding, a team that needs a developer, or a problem that needs solving — let's connect.