About
Hi, I'm Aaron a Software Engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering. I studied in South Africa and later in Silicon Valley, where I shifted my focus to software. My experience spans mechanical systems, property operations, and software engineering, giving me a practical perspective to problem-solving.
Away from the screen, you’ll find me with family, reading biographies, or outside touching grass.
Experience
JUN 2013 - NOV 2014
Mechanical Design Engineer @ NMU Formula Student Racing Team
I started by designing and building race car components as part of NMU’s Formula Student team, an experience that taught me how precision and collaboration matter when missing a deadline means missing the start line.
APR 2018 - SEP 2019
Software Engineering Student @ 42 Silicon Valley
A few years later, I moved to Silicon Valley for 42, an intensive software engineering program built entirely around problem-solving and collaboration. No lectures, no grades, just code, iteration, and some serious persistence.
JAN 2020 - DEC 2024
Commercial Property Manager @ Private Portfolio
From 2020 to 2024, I managed commercial properties, handling operations, compliance, and property upgrades. It was a crash course in real-world ownership and decision-making.
JUN 2025 - AUG 2025
Software Engineer @ Outlier.ai (Contract)
Most recently, I evaluated AI-generated codebases for research teams. Now I’m back on the building side, ready and focused on shipping software that solves real problems.
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Software Engineer @
I’m looking for a team that values a non-traditional path. A decade across different fields means I see problems from angles others might miss. If that resonates, drop me a line on LinkedIn.