WesleyWienand
Software Engineer specializing in cloud, AI, and enterprise software development within agile environments.
Experienced in full stack development, microservices, AWS cloud technologies, AI orchestration and initiatives within the BMW ecosystem, with a passion for building scalable platforms and solving complex business challenges through technology.
Career Journey
Full Stack Software Engineer
BMW IT Hub South Africa
Architecting AI agent systems and cloud platforms within BMW's global technology ecosystem. Leading technical initiatives across AI, cloud and enterprise modernization.
- ›Developing AI agent applications using LangGraph and Langfuse observability
- ›AWS cloud architecture: Lambda serverless, ETL pipelines, QuickSight migrations
- ›Terraform infrastructure automation and Wiz cloud security remediation
- ›Driving monolith-to-microservices decomposition at enterprise scale
- ›Tech Titan Cluster Lead — strategic presentations to CTOs and senior leadership
- ›Deputy Stream Lead for Architecture & Platforms
- ›International collaboration with BMW China Hub on JoyCode AI engagements
- ›Mentoring the next generation of graduate engineers
Junior Software Engineer
Codehesion
Lead developer and project manager across mobile, web and backend delivery. Built enterprise applications for major South African brands in an agile consulting environment.
- ›Lead Developer & Project Manager for Peermont Winners Circle
- ›Built cross-platform mobile applications with React Native
- ›Full stack delivery on Collab Citizen, Homii Lifestyle and ClickSendNow
- ›Test-driven development lifecycle across all client engagements
- ›Graduate Mentor — supporting junior developers entering the industry
Junior Android Developer
BI Sphere Solutions
First professional engineering role. Built Android applications applying machine learning to real-world financial and consumer problems.
- ›Financial Management System — Android application
- ›ML-powered lotto ticket capture using computer vision
BSc Computer Science & Informatics
University of Johannesburg
Formal foundation in Computer Science, Informatics and software engineering principles. Graduated with academic recognition and project awards.
- ›Top 10 Student across the cohort
- ›Podium Place — Final Year Projects Day
- ›Group Leader
Matric
Jeppe High School for Boys
Secondary education at one of South Africa's leading boys' schools.
- ›Developed early interest in programming and technology
- ›Foundation for analytical and critical thinking
- ›Rugby
Current Focus
Where I operate today
The four domains that define my current work — building at the frontier of AI systems, cloud infrastructure, enterprise architecture and technical leadership.
Building Intelligent Agent Systems
Designing and building AI agent applications using LangGraph orchestration frameworks. Implementing Langfuse observability for production AI workloads at enterprise scale within BMW's technology ecosystem.
AWS Cloud Engineering
Architecting scalable AWS cloud solutions — serverless Lambda functions, Snowflake data integrations, QuickSight reporting migrations from SAP BW, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
Microservices & System Design
Decomposing large monolithic applications into scalable microservice architectures. Angular frontend development, API design, and enterprise system integration across BMW's technology landscape.
Driving Engineering Excellence
Tech Titan Cluster Lead and Deputy Stream Lead for Architecture & Platforms. Delivering strategic presentations to CTOs, mentoring graduates, and leading international collaboration with BMW China Hub.
Featured Work
A selection of significant development initiatives — from AI agent platforms to cloud migrations. Click each to read the full case study.
AI Agent Platform
Semiconductor Supply Workflow
Profit Driven Value Chain
Cloud Reporting Migration
Monolith to Microservices
Peermont Winners Circle
HOMii Lifestyle
Collab Citizen
ClickSendNow
Recognition & Certifications
Milestones earned
along the way
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Validated expertise in AI and machine learning concepts on AWS.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Demonstrated foundational AWS cloud architecture and services knowledge.
Tech Titan Cluster Lead
BMW IT Hub South Africa
Selected as cluster lead for HR & M Reporting department.
Deputy Stream Lead
BMW IT Hub · Architecture & Platforms
Deputy stream lead responsibility for architecture and platforms strategy.
Codehesion Golden Project Award
Peermont Winners Circle · Codehesion
Awarded for exceptional project delivery and technical leadership.
Second Place — Final Year Projects Day
University of Johannesburg
Engineering project recognised among the top final-year submissions.
Top 10 Student
University of Johannesburg
Ranked in the top 10 students across the Computer Science cohort.
Graduate Mentor
BMW IT Hub · Codehesion
Actively mentoring new graduates entering the software engineering profession.
Technical Expertise
Skills across the full engineering stack
Frontend
Building complex enterprise web applications
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS cloud architecture and IaC automation
AI & Agent Systems
Orchestrating intelligent agent workflows
Backend
Server-side systems and API design
Architecture
System design and enterprise patterns
Data & Analytics
ETL pipelines and reporting platforms
Leadership
Influence at Scale
“True senior engineers don't just write great code — they multiply the capability of everyone around them.”
Tech Titan Cluster Lead
Cluster LeadBMW IT Hub
Appointed as Cluster Lead for a cross-functional initiatives within BMW IT Hub South Africa. Responsible for driving technical direction, coordinating delivery across streams, and representing the cluster at leadership forums.
Deputy Stream Lead
Stream LeadArchitecture & Platforms
Deputy Stream Lead for BMW's Architecture & Platforms engineering stream. Contributing to architectural decision-making, platform strategy, and cross-team technical alignment within the organization.
Presenting to CTOs & Senior Leadership
CTO LevelBMW IT Hub · Executive Engagement
Regularly delivering technical presentations and strategic updates directly to CTOs, the Head of IT and senior leadership. Translating complex initiatives into executive-level narratives with clear business outcomes.
International Collaboration
GlobalBMW China Hub · JoyCode AI
Participated in international engineering collaboration initiatives with BMW's China Hub on JoyCode AI engagements. Cross-cultural technical collaboration across BMW's global technology organization.
Graduate Mentor
MentorshipBMW IT Hub · Codehesion
Actively mentoring new graduate developers at both BMW IT Hub and during tenure at Codehesion. Supporting the next generation of engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and career development conversations.
Lead Developer & Project Manager
Full DeliveryCodehesion · Peermont
Led the full delivery of the Peermont Winners Circle platform as both Lead Developer and Project Manager — responsible for architecture decisions, team coordination, client communication and shipping on time.
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Let's connect
Open to conversations about development, architecture, AI systems, and opportunities to create meaningful impact through technology.