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connorhess/README.md

Hi there, I'm Connor Hess πŸ‘‹

connorhess

πŸš€ About Me

Junior Engineer @ NEC XON | IoT Platform Specialist | Backend Developer | Team Lead

I'm a passionate IoT and backend developer working remotely from Cape Town, South Africa. I specialize in building robust IoT platforms for critical infrastructure monitoring, facilities management, and specialized IoT applications. As a team lead, I manage developers and handle large-scale client projects, delivering innovative solutions that make a real impact.

πŸ• Time at NEC XON: Time at NEC XON (Since March 2023)

πŸ’Ό Professional Focus

  • 🏒 Current Role: Junior Engineer at NEC XON (Nov 2023 - Present)
  • πŸ”§ Specialization: Backend design and development for IoT platforms
  • πŸ“‘ Key Expertise: Critical infrastructure monitoring, facilities monitoring, fridge monitoring, and remote IoT applications
  • πŸŽ“ Training: CropScope product expert and trainer
  • πŸ‘₯ Leadership: Head of development team, managing large-scale client projects
  • πŸ› οΈ Preferred Hardware: Teltonika for remote IoT applications

πŸ› οΈ Technologies & Tools

Backend & Frameworks

Python Django Flask

Frontend

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript

Database & Messaging

PostgreSQL MQTT

DevOps & Tools

Docker Git

IoT & Security

IoT Palo Alto Networks

πŸ“Š GitHub Stats

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οΏ½οΏ½ Professional Experience

NEC XON (March 2023 - Present)

  • Junior Engineer (Nov 2023 - Present) - Contract, Remote

    • Leading development team for critical infrastructure IoT solutions
    • Managing large-scale client projects and deployments
    • Specializing in backend architecture for IoT platforms
  • Cyber Security Engineer Intern (March 2023 - Nov 2023)

    • Worked with PAN-OS and Palo Alto Networks
    • Achieved PSE Associate certification

Keyword Technology (PTY) LTD - Director (Oct 2021 - Present)

  • Self-employed, Remote
  • Building custom technology solutions

πŸŽ“ Education & Certifications

Paarl Boys' High School (Jan 2018 - Nov 2022)

  • Information Technology
  • Grade 12

Certifications:

  • PSE Associate - Palo Alto Networks (Issued May 2023)
    • Next Generation Firewall expertise

🀝 Connect with Me

LinkedIn


οΏ½οΏ½ "Coding is my passion/hobby" - Building the future of IoT, one platform at a time.

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  1. duco-rest-api duco-rest-api Public

    Forked from dansinclair25/duco-rest-api

    Python

  2. duino-coin/duino-coin duino-coin/duino-coin Public

    α•² Duino-Coin is a coin that can be mined with almost everything, including Arduino boards.

    Python 1.2k 517

  3. Elitelupus_Staff_Toolbox Elitelupus_Staff_Toolbox Public

    Python 1

  4. Alicia426/ducoapi Alicia426/ducoapi Public

    Python API for Duino-Coin (Authored by Connor2 originally)

    Python 4