Curriculum Vitae
Wesley Classen
Solutions Architect · Technical Business Analyst · Software Engineer
Business-focused technology leadership with hands-on delivery across systems, software, infrastructure and support.
Professional Profile
Technology professional with many years of experience spanning business analysis, systems architecture, software engineering, infrastructure and end-user support. I translate operational problems into maintainable technical solutions, modernise legacy platforms, connect disconnected systems and provide clear ownership across the wider IT environment. Experienced in financial services, transport, education, energy, travel and software businesses.
Selected Impact
Core Capabilities
Business & Technology Leadership
Discovery, requirements, stakeholder alignment, vendor coordination, roadmaps and practical technology governance.
Architecture & Modernisation
Legacy migrations, service-oriented architecture, API-first systems, integration design and maintainability planning.
Software Engineering
PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Rust, Python, JavaScript, Vue.js, Node.js, Java and C# application delivery.
Infrastructure & Business IT
Microsoft environments, Linux, networks, DNS, hosting, SSL, backups, continuity, devices and technical support.
Data & Integration
MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, REST APIs, WebSockets, ETL/ELT and financial-data workflows.
Delivery & Quality
Agile delivery, CI/CD, Git, Azure DevOps, documentation, unit testing, integration testing and acceptance testing.
Professional Experience
PHP & Rust Software Developer
Rocketseed Pty Ltd
- Modernised an internal Drupal customer-management environment using Laravel 12 and service-oriented architecture.
- Contributed to PostgreSQL 14-to-17 modernisation and Rust-based branding-system development.
- Created CI/CD checks to improve commit quality and deployment confidence.
Software Developer / WordPress Developer
IQ Business · Outsourced to IMD Business School, Switzerland
- Developed and maintained an international education platform using WordPress, PHP and MySQL.
- Implemented REST integrations and workflow automation for content and educational processes.
- Improved platform performance, security and delivery practices using Azure DevOps and Git.
Technical Business Analyst
Intercape Mainliner
- Led analysis and migration work for legacy booking and operational systems.
- Moved an existing PHP platform into a maintainable CodeIgniter architecture, improving performance by 35%.
- Designed REST integrations and workflow improvements that reduced manual operational overhead.
- Facilitated stakeholder requirements, technical documentation, testing and agile delivery.
Web Developer
Netto Invest Pty Ltd
- Modernised C# financial applications into Laravel and Vue.js web platforms.
- Built Python imports, REST APIs and WebSocket connections for financial and market-value data.
- Developed an anonymous staff-concerns system and contributed to transaction-analysis automation.
Software Engineer
Prescient Financial Services
- Maintained internal financial-reporting systems using PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQL Server.
- Developed ETL/ELT processes, reporting automation and REST integrations with a focus on data integrity.
- Implemented automated extraction and validation tests for financial reporting workflows.
Software Engineer
Dealers Online
- Delivered dealer-management systems with Yii, Vue.js, Node.js, REST APIs and WebSockets.
- Implemented workflow automation, deployment improvements, database optimisation and caching.
- Combined business analysis, stakeholder coordination, project planning and hands-on engineering.
Software Engineer & Team Leader
BaseBone PLC
- Led sprint planning, release delivery, technical documentation and cross-functional coordination.
- Designed database and application solutions using PHP, MySQL, Angular, Java EE and Node.js.
- Established unit, integration and acceptance-testing practices.
Software Engineer
Discover Africa Group
Maintained the corporate web platform, supported developers with reviews and troubleshooting, and strengthened automated testing and documentation.
Business Analyst & IT Support Consultant
Kairos Computer Risk Management
Delivered business analysis, Linux and web-server administration, Java development, agile project support, interface design and Git enablement.
IT Support Specialist
Energy Africa Pty Ltd · Acquired by Tullow Oil PLC
Supported Microsoft workstations, Exchange, networks and specialist geological software; managed backup, disaster-recovery, IT asset and user-training responsibilities.
Credentials & Supporting Expertise
Professional Credentials
- IIBA Business Analysis2023
- Technical SEO Specialist2021
- WordPress Development2020
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer2005
- CompTIA Network+2003
- CompTIA A+2002
Technical Toolkit
- Languages
- PHP, Rust, Python, JavaScript, Java, C#
- Platforms
- Laravel, WordPress, CodeIgniter, Yii, Vue.js, Node.js
- Data
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, ETL/ELT
- Operations
- Linux, Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, DNS, hosting, SSL
- Methods
- Business analysis, agile delivery, APIs, testing, documentation
Selected Project Themes
Legacy Platform Modernisation
Migration of ageing PHP, Drupal and C# applications into maintainable Laravel, CodeIgniter and Vue.js platforms.
Financial Data Integration
ETL/ELT, REST APIs, WebSockets and automated reporting across investment and financial-service environments.
Business Workflow Automation
Connected systems and internal tools that reduce repetitive work, improve traceability and support better decisions.