Schalk van Heerden
My Vision For The Future
I support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
We must solve the most critical issues of our time within this generation. Doing anything else is a distraction.
Software Engineering Leadership
Cloud and Mobile Integration
Internet of Things (IoT)
Systems Thinking
About Me
I am a skilled and dedicated Software Engineer with a strong track record in software development, renewable energy, data processing, IoT (Internet of Things), biomimicry, home security, and water treatment. My academic background in Chemical and Control Engineering enables me to tackle complex challenges holistically, integrating technical depth with a systems-level understanding of business processes.Actively shaping my career toward versatility as a Senior Backend Software Engineer and Software Architect, I focus on building resilient, scalable systems that contribute to companies driving real impact—especially those advancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. I thrive in cross-functional teams, bringing a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality results on time and to industry standards.Technology is not just about optimization—it’s about responsibility. The road to a net-zero future demands action because the cost of hesitation isn’t just a setback; it’s dust.
Ideas For The Future
PFDIO
Platform For Diagrams
I revisited, among many other classical modeling methods, how to use UML (Unified Modeling Language), ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram), and BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) in software engineering and business development. These ideas and the pain of stitching them together led us to a new design philosophy: P4 — People, Process, Product, and Platform.Pathing the way to greater efficiency, effectiveness, and user-friendliness, Platform For Diagrams empowers you to visualise your processes, code, and systems with unparalleled intuition and seamlessness. Curious about the impact it can make on your projects? Dive in and witness the transformative difference.In the grand evolution of software engineering, we stand on the shoulders of giants. As we stretch the boundaries of what's possible, humanity embraces a partnership with AI systems to amplify our craft.
Amidst this ongoing progress, Platform For Diagrams stands out as a leader in innovation, promoting human creativity as its core value and building on postmodernist ideas. Offering a pristine diagramming canvas, developers, engineers, strategists, and students can unite to continue innovating and bringing their wildest ideas to life.
PURE
A Platform for Understanding and Relationship Exchange
PURE is an open-source exploratory system that enriches real-time and batch data with semantic meaning, driving rapid insights across multiple disciplines.
