Shaun Gouws
Full Stack Software Engineer
Growing up in South Africa I have always been interested in technology. From the first time that I used a computer, at the age of 9 and attempted to connect to the internet (using 56k dial-up modem). I was intrigued by the noise it made but fascinated by all the possibilities that technology provided. Once I was exposed to my first programming language (Delphi 7) in High School I quickly realized the value of being able to write code and create applications.
While working in the online gaming and sports betting industry, I was able to get a real understanding of how to integrate a variety of technologies to provide customers with online services. I knew that I had to jump over to the other side and get my hands dirty and start coding it myself. The journey of moving from a user of technology to now implementing the development skills that I had acquired over the years and becoming a creator of that technology, excited me. I now look forward to working with passionate and like-minded technology experts, motivated to build applications that will challenge traditional thinking and carve a unique path within the tech industry.
Though I am driven and have a passion for work, I still take time to slow everything down and appreciate the things that are important to me. I never go too many days without getting a run in or playing golf on the magnificent golf courses that we have at our disposal down here in South Florida.
Portfolio
Virtual Sportsbook
A fully automated Sportsbook built on React frontend and nodeJS and postgreSQL backend. The app creates randomized sports events for avid sports fans to bet on while there is no sport on during the COVID-19 shutdown. The backend creates random matches for multiple sports and leagues. A random winner is selected using the given odds once the match has started and bets are then settled accordingly.
Blackjack Anywhere
Full-stack interactive blackjack casino game. The app is highly responsive and can be played on mobile or desktop, anywhere where you have an internet connection.
Sports Event Locator
The app was created for those who may not be familiar with what sports events are available in other states that they could be travelling to. It integrates Seatgeek and Google Maps APIs to give a visual representation of what games are coming up in various sports.
Rules of Golf Quiz App
Simple jQuery app to test the user's knowledge of some of the recent changes to the rules of golf. This project was completed to practice new jQuery concepts and explore different uses of Interactive Web apps.