Based in South Africa

Werner van der Merwe

Building useful apps that solve real problems. From civil engineering to code — turning ideas into production-ready software.

About

From Blueprints to Code

I started as a civil engineering technician, working five years in construction before finishing my studies. I loved the engineering problem-solving, but not the rigid site conditions. Software gave me that same logical challenge — with the freedom to work from anywhere.

Today, I work as a fullstack developer at a leading South African retail courier company, building the business applications that keep operations running smoothly.

On the side, I'm building apps that help people — starting with tools I wish existed. Every project is an opportunity to learn, ship, and make a difference.

Civil Engineering Background
SA Retail Courier Company
Building Side Projects
Projects

What I'm Building

Side projects that solve real problems. Each one is a chance to learn something new and help someone along the way.

Live

Budget App

Track income, expenses, and savings goals with complete privacy

A straightforward budgeting app that lets you log expenses quickly, see where your money goes, and stay on top of your budget — without the bloat. Built for real people who just want to manage their money better.

VueNuxtSupabaseTailwindCSS +1

More projects coming soon. Follow along on GitHub.

Tech Stack

Tools of the Trade

The technologies I use daily to build reliable, scalable applications.

Frontend

Vue.js
Nuxt
Angular
Bootstrap
TailwindCSS

Backend

Java EE
JPA/Hibernate
Apache POI
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MSSQL

Platform

Supabase
Prisma
Cloudflare
Linux
Windows

Dev Tools

IntelliJ IDEA
VS Code
DBeaver
SourceTree
Postman
Contact

Let's Connect

Have a project idea, question, or just want to say hi? I'd love to hear from you.

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Open to Opportunities

Interested in freelance projects in the future. Currently focused on side projects and full-time work.