Jacques Murray — Notes & Projects

Resume

IT Manager & Senior Software Engineer · Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

jacquesmmurray@gmail.com · LinkedIn · Website

Seasoned software engineer, IT manager, and technical leader with over 17 years of experience in the technology sector. Deep expertise across enterprise systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, full-stack software development, and team leadership. Specializes in the Microsoft ecosystem (.NET Core, C#, SharePoint, Azure), modern web applications, open-source platforms (Magento, WordPress), and cybersecurity practices including penetration testing and bug bounty hunting.

Technical Skills

Languages & Core

  • C#
  • VB.NET
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Python
  • Go
  • Flutter & Dart
  • PHP
  • Java
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • SQL

Frameworks & Stacks

  • .NET Core 8
  • .NET Aspire
  • ASP.NET Core / MVC
  • React.js
  • Angular
  • Django REST Framework

Cloud & DevOps

  • Docker & Containerisation
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Linode
  • DigitalOcean
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Linux & macOS
  • Windows Server

Platforms & Systems

  • Microsoft SharePoint (2003–2019 / Online)
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Core
  • Microsoft Project & PPM
  • Magento 2
  • WordPress & WooCommerce

Cybersecurity & Web

  • Penetration Testing
  • Bug Bounty Hunting
  • Web Application Security
  • Technical SEO
  • Performance Optimization

Methodologies & Leadership

  • ITIL Framework Ver 3.0
  • Agile & Scrum
  • Technical Team Leadership
  • Incident & Change Management
  • Solutions Architecture

Professional Experience

Xiquel Group

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
IT Manager January 2026 – Present
  • Direct IT infrastructure strategy, operational policies, and technical service delivery across enterprise client portfolios.
  • Oversee technical governance, server infrastructure reliability, security hygiene, and cross-functional team coordination.
Development Team Lead February 2023 – January 2026
  • Led software engineering team specializing in Magento enterprise e-commerce platforms and high-volume merchant integrations.
  • Managed incident triage, service requests, and change control procedures adhering to strict SLAs.
  • Conducted architectural solution analysis, feature estimation, and technical documentation for enterprise tenders.
  • Mentored and coached engineers to elevate code quality, release automation, and workflow efficiency.

Lagari Consulting

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Managing Director & Founder / Freelance Software Engineer May 2020 – February 2023
  • Delivered full-stack software development, web applications, and cloud architecture consulting across diverse industries.
  • Engineered custom e-commerce and web platforms using React.js, PHP, C# / .NET, WordPress, and Magento.
  • Built real-time proactive monitoring systems via Telegram bots to detect outages and operational bottlenecks before client impact.
  • Implemented regional catalog filtering, dynamic multi-tier wholesale/consumer pricing rules, and managed server deployments on Azure, Linode, and DigitalOcean.

Information Kinetics

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Software Development Team Lead November 2018 – May 2020
  • Led and mentored multidisciplinary engineering teams building bespoke software solutions for diverse corporate clients.
  • Architected C# / .NET applications, integrated Azure cloud platforms, and configured Project Online and SharePoint environments.
  • Collaborated across cross-functional client stakeholders using Angular, PHP, C#, and Visual Studio.

Rifumo Empowerment Holdings

Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
SharePoint & Office 365 Manager January 2018 – November 2018
  • Managed day-to-day operations, security compliance, and platform stability for enterprise SharePoint and Office 365 tenants.
  • Formulated governance policies, guided migration initiatives, and delivered user enablement and technical staff training.

Integr8 IT

Waverley, Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Systems Engineer / SharePoint Specialist February 2012 – August 2017
  • Maintained and engineered enterprise SharePoint infrastructure for MTN, supporting 200+ servers across high-availability multi-farm topologies.
  • Spearheaded enterprise platform migrations from SharePoint 2003 and 2007 to SharePoint 2010.
  • Developed automated system monitoring and reporting integrations via Kaseya and customized C# modules.

STANLIB

Waverley, Johannesburg, South Africa
SharePoint Specialist January 2011 – February 2012
  • Administered enterprise SharePoint environments, InfoPath workflows, C# components, and MS SQL Server database integrations.

Prior Technical & Leadership Experience

Foundational Engineering & Consulting Roles 2004 – 2011
  • Wotron IT Enterprises (Owner & Founder, 2010–2011): Web hosting, ISP services, and SharePoint consulting.
  • Mint Management Technologies (Specialist Developer, 2010): C# .NET, Microsoft Dynamics AX team lead, MS SQL design.
  • DCD Dorbyl (Network Support Consultant, 2009–2010): Enterprise network infrastructure, Silverlight, ASP.NET, and WCF support.
  • Exponant (Senior Developer at South African National Treasury, 2009): Functional specs, C#, SharePoint, web services, and Business Intelligence/Data Warehousing.
  • GMSI (Lead Innovation Architect / Technical Specialist, 2008–2009): Solutions architecture, BI data warehousing, and system specs for major mining conglomerates.
  • Galdon Data (Development Team Lead, 2006–2008): Managed development teams delivering solutions for Nedbank, MultiChoice, Rand Refinery, EDCON, Webber Wentzel, and Standard Bank.
  • InTheNet Technologies & TSO Consulting (Web Developer / Software Engineer, 2004–2006): Web application development and vehicle tracking unit telemetry systems.
  • Fervid Services (Software Engineering Technician, 2004): Systems engineering, hardware diagnostics, and enterprise software deployment.

Publications

The ADHD Adult's Bill-Paying System That Actually Sticks

September 2026

Amazon Kindle · ASIN: B0HHG63919

For People Who've Had Utilities Shut Off from Forgetting, Not Poverty

A commercial publication detailing an automated, friction-free personal finance architecture and zero-memory billing system for neurodivergent adults.

Education

B.Com, Accounting and Informatics

2001 – 2003

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit

Matric

1996 – 2000

Carletonville High School

Subjects: Afrikaans HG, English HG, Mathematics HG, Science HG, Computer Science HG, Accounting HG

Certifications

  • ITIL Framework Ver 3.0
  • MB-200: Microsoft Power Platform + Dynamics 365 Core
  • Exam 348: Managing Projects and Portfolios with Microsoft PPM
  • MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Configuration
  • MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Application Development
  • MCP: XML Web Services with C#
  • Diploma in Photography

Languages

  • English — Native / Bilingual
  • Afrikaans — Native / Bilingual