Gerrit Vermeulen

• signed and implemented robust backend APIs and microservices using Laravel and MySQL for fintech and enterprise clients.

• Built and maintained modern, scalable frontends (Blade, Vue.js, React.js, Tailwind CSS).

• Developed and released Flutter mobile apps for Android and iOS, integrating advanced API features.

• Architected and managed AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront); enabled autoscaling and serverless deployments.

• Automated build and deployment pipelines using Docker and GitHub Actions, ensuring secure, repeatable releases.

• Collaborated with distributed teams across design, product, and QA to deliver end-to-end digital solutions.

• Drove initiatives in code review, performance optimization, and security best practices.
  

• Engineered and maintained a multi-app ecosystem on a unified MySQL backend.

• Led design and implementation of complex data models and scalable API endpoints.

• Built gamified features including slot machine games, voucher and loyalty systems, real-time chat, and QR code automation.

• Automated deployments and server operations, ensuring high availability.
  

• Founded and scaled a web/mobile consultancy, delivering 40+ custom solutions for SMEs and agencies.

• Led full lifecycle development of websites, CMS, and SaaS products using Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress.

• Managed Linux server environments (Forge, WHM/CPanel), automating hosting, security, and maintenance.

• Designed, built, and published native and hybrid mobile applications.

• Provided technical leadership, rapid prototyping, and ongoing client support.

• Developed custom web applications, digital kiosks, and event management systems for the tourism sector.

• Delivered and maintained high-traffic websites for the Namibia Tourism Board and Hospitality Association.

• Built hybrid mobile apps and managed cloud hosting infrastructure for client projects

I love building things from scratch, especially SaaS platforms and digital tools that solve real problems or just scratch an itch. Most of my projects start out as experiments, driven by curiosity and a need to see what works in the real world, even if there’s no business plan behind it. Shipping live products, getting feedback, and improving fast is where I thrive.

I have a knack for finding the most efficient way to get things done. If a task can be automated, it will be. I enjoy setting up cloud infrastructure, scripting workflows, and creating serverless solutions so that systems basically run themselves and I can focus on more interesting problems.

Game dev is my latest passion project. I have gone deep into Unity and C#, working on Savari Island—a supernatural farming game inspired by life in Namibia. I handle every part of the process, from gameplay design and coding to solving unexpected bugs that show up at midnight.

Learning is part of my daily routine. I am always testing out new frameworks, reading up on the latest AWS features, or playing with new APIs. I believe in building things to learn, so my side projects usually double as experiments for new tech.

 I appreciate good design and believe every product should look and feel great to use. Whether it’s improving UI/UX, dabbling in photography, or adding extra touches to make a project stand out, I put creative thought into everything I build.