About Me
Jason has over 25 years of strategic leadership in web-focused IT, with a distinguished career spanning the Global Oil Industry, Financial Services and US Securities Markets. His expertise encompasses a wide array of web standard frameworks, including SEO, and compliance with critical data security regulations such as FICA, RICA, PCI-DSS in South Africa, EU Data Privacy Protection laws, and US FINRA Securities Markets.
Jason has a proven record of accomplishment in leveraging diverse web standards and emerging technology stacks, employing methodologies from Fusebox to Agile. His deep understanding of database security for online platforms is complemented by his ability to lead complex projects and drive innovation.
Having operated from major global hubs including Dubai, London and The Hague, Jason excels in developing internationalization (i18n) models for websites catering to diverse cultural and linguistic audiences. His global perspective ensures seamless user experiences across different regions.
A pioneer in Sharia-compliant digital platforms, Jason spearheaded the development of one of the first auction-based online platforms in Dubai, serving markets in the Middle East and Europe. He led a large, cross-functional development team across time zones and work weeks between India and Houston, Texas, delivering a robust web platform with mobile applications for iPhone and Android devices. His leadership in translating legal content requirements for both Arabic and English set a new industry standard.
Jason's passion for aviation is reflected in his active membership with the Aviation Society of Africa (ASA) and his attainment of an EU Drone License. His interests in plane spotting photography and ADS-B/ACARS flight tracking enhance his IoT skillset, highlighting his commitment to integrating technology with his personal passions, inter linked with his job skills.
Hobby
Beyond Aviation, I also have interest in History, along the lines of Family Hertiage.
My IOT stuff is a Raspberry PI using Docker to do flight tracking using the following method:
ADS-B Reception, Decoding & Sharing with Docker with some Portainer to keep tabs on it.
Also online, you can find some of my work in progress: Planes.ID, Stealth Bomber & The Aviation Society of Africa.
My Family tree (& DNA) can be view online via: MyHertiage | Ancestry | FamilyTreeDNA | FamilySearch
Resume
Via my CV/Resume & Skills Matrix.