leonlafa

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Forward-thinking, highly self-motivated and driven by results. I thrive when stepping out of my comfort zone and love the thought of new and difficult challenges. I’m diligent and always confident in my ability to deliver above and beyond. Innately, this means I can work well autonomously with rigour and initiative. I am equally as valuable when working as part of a team, I understand what makes a strong and cohesive team. I’m happy to wear the hat as a leader where necessary.

My journey in the field of technology stems from a background in engineering and manufacturing, working in both mechanical and electrical disciplined roles. Over time I have naturally shifted into the field of software due to my growing interests in high-level programming and IoT (Internet of Things). My time in the field of electrical engineering has stood me well and has given me a great primer to excel in the software industry, where problem-solving and abstract ideas play a huge role when delivering software solutions. When I’m not building enterprise-level software you can often find me tinkering with electronics, 3D printing and occupying myself with bleeding-edge web technologies on various personal projects.

Aside from my love for technology I am extremely passionate about education and imparting my experiences and knowledge to the next generation of engineers and web developers. I have spent the last couple of years delivering workshops, private classes and meetups around the subject of electronics and web development. More recently I have started pursuing the idea of creating a start-up to deliver this on a larger scale.