Frans Hlongwane

AI Automation and Python Developer

Actively looking · Member since 7 Sep 2026

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Location: South Africa

Desired salary: Unspecified

Work preference: Remote Only

Experience level: Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an AI automation and Python development professional with four years of senior-level experience designing and deploying practical software systems for real business operations.

I specialize in identifying operational bottlenecks and turning them into reliable automation solutions. My work includes Python scripting, API integrations, live data pipelines, structured data workflows, and automated payroll processes.

I have built a voice-enabled client registration system used in live client-facing environments. The solution improved registration speed, reduced typing requirements, and helped reduce client queue times through speech-driven data entry.

I also develop automated trading systems using Python and MQL5, including market-analysis tools, custom indicators, expert advisors, real-time data integrations, and Telegram notification systems.

I am comfortable taking full ownership of technical projects, from problem analysis and solution design through coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement. I collaborate effectively with non-technical teams to create usable systems that solve operational problems.

I am highly motivated to contribute immediately in a professional technical environment and continue expanding my expertise in AI, automation, APIs, and software systems.

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Languages & Frameworks

Python

Experience

Career history

Senior Manager — Technology, Process Improvement & Systems Automation Makera Financial Services

2021 – 2025

Led technology-enabled process improvement, employee systems support, and operational-efficiency initiatives in a senior management capacity. Independently analyzed high-volume workflows, identified bottlenecks, and delivered practical software and automation solutions.

Built and deployed a Python-based, voice-enabled client registration system for live client-facing use. The system supported headset-based speech input, automatically progressed through registration fields, operated offline and online, reduced typing requirements, and improved queue times.

Developed API and live data-transfer pipelines between operational systems and automated applications. Created recurring payroll and payslip-generation workflows, workflow modules for company processes, and bot-driven automation systems that reduced manual work and improved consistency.

Owned technical projects end to end, including problem discovery, solution design, coding, testing, deployment, and collaboration with non-technical employees.