Full-stack developer in Bloemfontein, South Africa
Hunter
Coetzee
Sailing the Digital Divide
Designing and building scalable, secure, and efficient web applications. From front-end interfaces to back-end systems, crafting solutions that enhance user experience and drive business success.
About me
More than code
I'm a Millennial IT Honours graduate, blogger, fencer, caffeine-dependent life-form, paper-cut survivor, and avid reader. When I'm not at the keyboard, you'll find me somewhere between a good book and a strong cup of coffee.
At People on Boat, I believe in doing more than just rocking the boat. I extend a hand to help you aboard. My focus is full-stack development, system architecture, and database management, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Currently employed, but always open to new challenges in the digital landscape. Let's navigate your digital journey together.
- Full-Stack Dev
- System Architecture
- Database Design
- Machine Learning
- API Development
- BSc Honours IT
Proficiency
Core skills
- PHP95%
- Python90%
- MySQL / PostgreSQL85%
- JavaScript85%
- C++80%
Behind the screen
The person behind the code
A face to go with the work. Hunter is based in Bloemfontein, South Africa, a passionate full-stack developer who believes technology should feel human.
When not architecting systems or debugging code, Hunter can be found fencing, blogging, or hunting for the perfect cup of coffee. A lifelong learner with a genuine curiosity for how things work, on screen and off.
- Fencer
- Coffee Lover
- Avid Reader
- Blogger
What I do
Services & expertise
From crafting intuitive user interfaces to optimising database queries, building solutions that enhance user experience and drive business success.
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System Development
Developing and maintaining intelligent systems built for performance, security, and scale. Architecture-first thinking for every project.
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Database Management
Creating and maintaining database schemas, tables, functions, and optimised queries. MySQL and PostgreSQL specialist.
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Error Management
Identifying and systematically resolving bugs and errors in software. Thorough debugging, logging, and quality assurance.
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Web Development
Creating intelligent, full-stack web applications, from pixel-perfect front-ends to robust back-end APIs and services.
Work in progress
Current projects
A live look at what's being built, explored, and shipped right now.
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Secret Santa: Free Name Draw
A free Secret Santa planner: add names and rules, choose how many gifts each person buys, and send everyone a private link. No sign-up, and the list is never stored.
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Blue Digital Neural Net
An interactive brand piece for Blue Digital. A cloud of triangles forms a brain, scatters, then settles into a map of everything Blue Digital and Blue Digital Solutions do, which visitors can explore.
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Utility Smart: Electricity & Water Readings
Meter readings for electricity and water, with reports and calculations set up for each business.
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Techno Study: Learner & Compliance Portal
A portal for Techno Study to manage learners, employees, companies, programmes, modules and enrolments, with assessments, interventions, a certificate vault, a calendar, and academic, admin and compliance reports.
Career & education
Experience & qualifications
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2026 to present
Blue Digital Solutions
Building custom web-based programs for businesses to enhance business success.
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2021 to 2026
1Web, a subdivision of Old Mutual
Worked for 1Web, a subdivision of Old Mutual. Hands-on development in PHP, JSON, and PostgreSQL, building and maintaining production systems.
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2020
Blue Digital Magic
Designed and implemented workflow automation systems using Google Apps Script, streamlining internal business processes.
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2020
BSc (Hons), Machine Learning
Received a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Information Technology, with a specialisation in Machine Learning and intelligent systems.
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2017 to 2019
BSc Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, building a solid foundation in software development, databases, and systems design.
Leadership
Director of Blue Digital Solutions
Alongside the code, Hunter is a director of Blue Digital Solutions in Bloemfontein.
Blue Digital Solutions builds custom software and practical AI for small businesses, with remote support. It is part of Blue Digital.
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My tech stack
Tools and languages I use to bring ideas to life across the full development stack.
- Python
- PHP
- C++
- Ruby
- JavaScript
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Google Apps Script
- HTML / CSS
- System Architecture
Get in touch
Let's work together
Ready to navigate?
Currently employed, but always open to new challenges and interesting projects in the digital landscape.
Email Hunter- hunter@bluedigital.com
- +27 73 886 1998 (WhatsApp preferred)
- Bloemfontein, South Africa, GMT+2