Hi there, I'm Connor Hess 👋
🚀 About Me
Full Stack Developer · DevOps | Cape Town, South Africa
Results-driven Full Stack Developer with 3+ years of professional experience at NEC XON, specialising in ISP and satellite communication monitoring systems, DevOps pipelines, and agricultural technology platforms. Self-taught from an early age with a strong foundation in networking, server infrastructure, and software development. Founder of Keyword Technology (PTY) LTD. Passionate about automation, scalable systems, and building practical solutions across the full stack.
📧 hessconnor41@gmail.com | 📍 Cape Town, SA | 🚗 Code B Driver's Licence
💡 Expertise
| Full Stack Development | DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines |
| Network Design & Management | API Development |
| Cyber Security (Palo Alto) | Server Infrastructure & Proxmox |
🛠️ Technologies & Tools
Languages & Frameworks
Database & Version Control
Infrastructure & DevOps
Security
📊 GitHub Stats
🏢 Professional Experience
NEC XON (Mar 2023 – Present) · Contract · Remote
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Full Stack Developer (Nov 2025 – Present)
- Build customer-facing ISP & Satellite Communication Monitoring systems
- Develop satellite-based agricultural monitoring platforms (AgriLogiq partnership)
- Full stack work using Python, Next.js, and DevOps tooling
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Junior Engineer (Nov 2023 – Nov 2025)
- Supported IT operations and contributed to Digital BU software development projects
- Built experience with enterprise-grade infrastructure and internal tooling
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Cyber Security Engineer Intern (Mar 2023 – Nov 2023) · Cape Town
- Worked with Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS in an enterprise environment
- Achieved PSE Associate certification from Palo Alto Networks
Keyword Technology (PTY) LTD – Director (Oct 2021 – Present) · Self-Employed · Remote
- Founded IT services company providing networking and infrastructure solutions
Overberg Computer Services – IT Technician / Network Admin (Dec 2020 – Jun 2022) · Casual · Montagu
- Hands-on work across VOIP, networking, PC repair, and ISP services
🎓 Education & Certifications
Paarl Boys' High School (2018 – 2022)
- National Senior Certificate
Certifications:
- PSE Associate – Palo Alto Networks (May 2023)
- Next Generation Firewall · PAN-OS
🏆 Achievements
- 🥇 First Prize – Annual IT Expo, Paarl Boys' High School
- 🎙️ Head of Sound & AV Team for 3 years – managed all technical aspects of school events for 930 pupils
- 🏅 2022 Excellent Service to the School Award
🤝 Connect with Me
🚀 Passionate about automation, scalable systems, and building practical solutions across the full stack.