Hello, I am

Damian van der Walt

Architecting Intelligent Solutions

Transforming ideas into scalable business realities through Python, IoT, Automation, and Premium UI/UX Design.

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About Me.

Born into a family passionate about electronics and computers, my drive has always been understanding how things tick.

Starting with E-Learning development, I analyzed user feedback to streamline complex systems. Moving from software to physical hardware, I grew into Product Management roles covering Industrial Switching, UPS, and Alternative Energy.

By learning Python, I bridged the gap between market analytics, lead generation, and scalable applications. Today, I connect hardware and software—merging IoT, server architecture, and advanced web development to provide holistic, innovative solutions for my clients.

AI & Automations

A showcase of advanced recent projects utilizing AI agents, complex data scraping, and high-tech UI implementations.

Alpha Intelligence Dashboard

Designed a high-tech, neon-animated dashboard tracking geographic sales data across South Africa with complex backend data aggregation and popup UI elements.

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Advanced Data Orchestration

Engineered robust Python web scrapers to extract commercial data from interactive maps, alongside a complex file import system supporting Excel, CSV, PDF extraction, and fuzzy SKU matching.

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Premium Brand Aesthetics

Redesigned multiple corporate identities. Developed "Black & Gold" premium themes, pixel-perfect UI portfolios, and implemented vandalized/graffiti product styling via AI asset generation.

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Financial Data Optimization

Corrected and automated complex sales calculate logic, preventing massive data inflations on imported orders and ensuring accurate historical data dashboard rendering.

Professional Journey

Product Manager Networking

Nology (Pty) Ltd

Feb 2024 – Present

Overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle and commercial success of a premier networking and IoT portfolio. Leading strategic direction for brands like Teltonika, MikroTik, TP-Link, and Huawei eKit, while driving adoption of industrial IoT and enterprise wireless solutions.

Owner / Consultant

KeegInt

Jan 2019 – Feb 2024

Spearheaded Alternative Energy solutions (UPS, Solar, Battery). Provided premium custom web and Python app development integrated with IoT endpoints to deliver fully fledged physical/digital products.

AudioCodes Junior Product Manager

Nology (Pty) Ltd

Aug 2021 – Present

Specialized in delivering enterprise-grade VoIP and Unified Communications (UC) solutions, bridging the gap between legacy infrastructure and modern, AI-driven communication platforms.

IT Director

Kairosafety

Jun 2018 – May 2020

Innovated construction and mining safety compliance. Redesigned and automated systems to generate complete health and safety files in under 24 hours (a process that traditionally took 5 days).

Sales & Technical Manager

Industrial Automation & Control

Mar 2018 – Mar 2019

Managed technical staff for Hirschmann industrial switching products. Integrated LoRaWAN and IoT solutions into legacy networking environments, expanding operations into Ghana and Zambia.

Account Manager & Product Manager

Duxbury Networking

Feb 2015 – Feb 2018

Grew the UPS and Lantech Industrial Division. Liaised with local and international vendors, developed Alternative Energy offerings, and managed a portfolio of 200+ accounts.

Notable Projects

Oemsupport

Linux Server & Network design

Ghana Agriculture

IoT implementation

Prison System

Redundant CCTV & Infrastructure

Nestle

Server, Network & CCTV deployment

WeInspireYou

Web Design & Graphics

Development Practitioners

Design & Digital rollout

Core Competencies

Technical & IT Skills

Python macOS & Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) HTML / Vanilla CSS / JS MySQL & Server Administration IoT & LoRaWAN Automation Industrial Networking (Teltonika, Hirschmann, Lantech) Commercial Networking (MikroTik, TP-Link, Netgear, Aruba, Sophos) VoIP & Unified Communications (SBCs, Teams Integration) CCTV Integration (VIGI, Mobotix) Photoshop & Illustrator E-Learning Development

Business & Strategy Skills

Product Management IT & Sales Management Solution Architecture & Pre-sales Business Data Analysis Marketing Strategy & Go-to-Market Inventory & P&L Management Import & Export Operations Vendor Relations

Ready to build something great?

From hardware to software, data scraping to full-stack premium deployments. Let's start a conversation.

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