I am Miheretab,I have 9+ years of experience in web development, mobile development application.

Contant me:
Name: Miheretab Alemu Woldesenbet (Mr.)
Address: Postal Code = 27413 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email: [email protected]
My linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mi ... 08854
About me:
I have 9+ years of experience in web development, mobile development application. I have done many works with PHP and Java for web application especially with different MVC framework like CakePHP, Grails, Laravel, Ruby on Rails, CodeIgniter, Zend, Symfony, Yii and different CMS like concrete5, moodle, modX. I am highly experienced in any MVC Framework even with different programming languages. I am also internationally certified on Java. I have done android game application and android home widget application in Java.
I have experience with many programming language like Python especially Pylons and Django web application, Ruby especially Ruby on Rails web application, Java with Grails including script languages such as ajax, json, javascript, xml, rss, xslt and flex for active script language and with content management systems. I have been using sql server, mysql, oracle, mongodb and sqlite3 for database.
I have participated on National and International project. I have masters on Software Engineering.
Employment history:
- Software Engineer | KAISEN LTD August 2015 - November 2015 I worked CakePHP web application job here.
- Software Engineer | Apposit July 2012 - April 2013 I worked as Software Engineer there, my main work was to develop web and mobile applications especially using Grails and Android. I have added some... more
- Programmer | Transport Minister January 2012 - July 2012 My main work was to develop application and to test the application which is done by other Company. I have worked Library system using CakePHP which I have added as my portfolio here. I have also participated in national project which is developed for Transport Minister of Ethiopia
Education:
- Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Software Engineering | HiLCoE (High Level Computer Education) 2011 - 2013
I have taken many courses here and gain knowledge and also I have worked a project called "Pervasive Tour Guide for Addis Ababa City", used android and CakePHP framework to show my final work and got excellent grade. less
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer engineering | Addis Ababa University 2005 - 2009
I have taken many courses here as Computer Engineer and Electrical Engineer but my major was Computer stream that is where I got my intention to Software developing. In my final project, I have worked "Green house Project" which involve some electronics (hardware work) and also some programming work which automate the green house with minimum human work. I have done the project with other 2 members and we have got A grade for that work.
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How to secure transaction process between sellers and buyers on Africalocals.com
Buyers can pay the fees of items until items are delivered to your doorsteps.
Transaction Process:
1. If a buyer(Bob) wanna buy a suit in the store of the seller (Alice). Buyer(Bob) and Seller (Alice) should talk first by WhatsApp, Skype, phone, etc. If Alice agrees to sell that suit to Bob, She would find a delivery company or logistics company and send the suit to the delivery company.
2. The buyer (Bob) would receive this suit at his doorstep , and check it good or not. If Bob agrees to pay, He can pay the fees to the delivery company via cash, credit cards. If Bob doesn’t agree to pay, the delivery company would not give the suit to Bob and send the suit back to the seller.
3. The seller (Alice) should make an agreement between her and the delivery company. So that delivery company would give the money back to the seller as soon as possible.
How to fix transaction disputes?
Other Transaction Methods:
If you want to Africalocals.com as the third escrow party. The buyer can pay fees of items or virtual service to Africalocals.com first. Africalocals would notify that seller to send the items to your doorstep. Then the buyer can check the quality of the items, if the buyer and seller both agree to accomplish the transaction, Africalocals team would release the money to the seller’s bank account. If the buyer does not agree to release the money to the seller, Africalocals team would involve in this transaction process and fix the transaction dispute with the buyer and seller.
For more details please check this article.
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Transaction Process:
1. If a buyer(Bob) wanna buy a suit in the store of the seller (Alice). Buyer(Bob) and Seller (Alice) should talk first by WhatsApp, Skype, phone, etc. If Alice agrees to sell that suit to Bob, She would find a delivery company or logistics company and send the suit to the delivery company.
2. The buyer (Bob) would receive this suit at his doorstep , and check it good or not. If Bob agrees to pay, He can pay the fees to the delivery company via cash, credit cards. If Bob doesn’t agree to pay, the delivery company would not give the suit to Bob and send the suit back to the seller.
3. The seller (Alice) should make an agreement between her and the delivery company. So that delivery company would give the money back to the seller as soon as possible.
How to fix transaction disputes?
- In this transaction process, the Africalocals team would not involve in sellers and buyers. So, buyers and sellers would have to deal with transaction disputes by themselves.
- Before buyers want to buy products, buyers should check the seller’s profiles, registered time, item reviews, etc.
- Sellers should select a delivery company with a good reputation.
Other Transaction Methods:
If you want to Africalocals.com as the third escrow party. The buyer can pay fees of items or virtual service to Africalocals.com first. Africalocals would notify that seller to send the items to your doorstep. Then the buyer can check the quality of the items, if the buyer and seller both agree to accomplish the transaction, Africalocals team would release the money to the seller’s bank account. If the buyer does not agree to release the money to the seller, Africalocals team would involve in this transaction process and fix the transaction dispute with the buyer and seller.
For more details please check this article.
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The best tutorial to fix mac pro bottom screen shake from time to time
Recently , I found my mac pro bottom screen alway shakes from time to time, Did my screen broken? No,No,No
I found this tutorial on apple official website,you just need to reset the System Management Controller (SMC)
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
These are my steps:
1. Choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
2. After your Mac shuts down, press Shift-Control-Option on the left side of the built-in keyboard, then press the power button at the same time. Hold these keys and the power button for 10 seconds. If you have a MacBook Pro with Touch ID, the Touch ID button is also the power button.
3. Release all keys.
4. Press the power button again to turn on your Mac. Collapse Read »
I found this tutorial on apple official website,you just need to reset the System Management Controller (SMC)
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
These are my steps:
1. Choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
2. After your Mac shuts down, press Shift-Control-Option on the left side of the built-in keyboard, then press the power button at the same time. Hold these keys and the power button for 10 seconds. If you have a MacBook Pro with Touch ID, the Touch ID button is also the power button.
3. Release all keys.
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Portfolio Show: Library for ADXL345 Accelerometer

my work on :
brary for ADXL345 Accelerometer
https://github.com/Omgitskillah/ADXL345
My linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alucho
Employment history:
Product Development Enginerr | BRCK ltd January 2015 - Present
Electronics Engineer | Kenya Bureau of Standards February 2014 - December 2014
Education history:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronic engineering | DeKUT 2010 - 2014
About me:
I am an electronics engineer with years of experience designing embedded systems and developing PCBs. I will work with you on your project from when it is just a concept and see it through to a market ready product.
I love being part of new progressive ideas. I always look forward to working with innovative and driven people and I get to meet many of them on Upwork.
Let's work together!
hourly rate: $25.00
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Portfolio Show: BRCK: Rugged wireless internet in a box

Portable wireless router designed to perform in the harshest environments.
https://www.brck.com/
My linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alucho
Employment history:
Product Development Enginerr | BRCK ltd January 2015 - Present
Electronics Engineer | Kenya Bureau of Standards February 2014 - December 2014
Education history:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronic engineering | DeKUT 2010 - 2014
About me:
I am an electronics engineer with years of experience designing embedded systems and developing PCBs. I will work with you on your project from when it is just a concept and see it through to a market ready product.
I love being part of new progressive ideas. I always look forward to working with innovative and driven people and I get to meet many of them on Upwork.
Let's work together!
hourly rate: $25.00
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Portfolio Show: Kio Kit-Education Platform for Africa

a device that will revolutionize education in Africa and beyond.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYXIF8ELdcQ
my work on : CC1310 + RF Amplifier + GSM Modem + Temp/humidity sensor + Solar Harvester.
My linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alucho
Employment history:
Product Development Enginerr | BRCK ltd January 2015 - Present
Electronics Engineer | Kenya Bureau of Standards February 2014 - December 2014
Education history:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronic engineering | DeKUT 2010 - 2014
About me:
I am an electronics engineer with years of experience designing embedded systems and developing PCBs. I will work with you on your project from when it is just a concept and see it through to a market ready product.
I love being part of new progressive ideas. I always look forward to working with innovative and driven people and I get to meet many of them on Upwork.
Let's work together!
hourly rate: $25.00
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Portfolio Show:CC1310 + RF Amplifier + GSM Modem + Temp/humidity sensor + Solar Harvester.

my work on : CC1310 + RF Amplifier + GSM Modem + Temp/humidity sensor + Solar Harvester.
My linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alucho
Employment history:
Product Development Enginerr | BRCK ltd January 2015 - Present
Electronics Engineer | Kenya Bureau of Standards February 2014 - December 2014
Education history:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronic engineering | DeKUT 2010 - 2014
About me:
I am an electronics engineer with years of experience designing embedded systems and developing PCBs. I will work with you on your project from when it is just a concept and see it through to a market ready product.
I love being part of new progressive ideas. I always look forward to working with innovative and driven people and I get to meet many of them on Upwork.
Let's work together!
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I am an electronics engineer with years of experience designing embedded systems and developing PCBs. I will work with you on your project from when it is just a concept .

my linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alucho
Employment history:
- Product Development Enginerr | BRCK ltd January 2015 - Present
- Electronics Engineer | Kenya Bureau of Standards February 2014 - December 2014
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronic engineering | DeKUT 2010 - 2014
About me:
I am an electronics engineer with years of experience designing embedded systems and developing PCBs. I will work with you on your project from when it is just a concept and see it through to a market ready product.
I love being part of new progressive ideas. I always look forward to working with innovative and driven people and I get to meet many of them on Upwork.
Let's work together!
hourly rate: $25.00
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Portfolio Show: highlandske- The client need a website based on his PSDs and I designed a Wordpress theme for them.
The client need a website based on his PSDs and I designed a Wordpress theme for them.
http://www.highlandske.com/
My linkedin:https://ke.linkedin.com/in/haggai-wambua-2a36b520
My blog: https://www.haggaiwambua.blogspot.com/
Employment history:
- Web Developer | iSys (April 2013 - Present)
iSys (http://www.isys.dk/ke/home_uk.asp) is a company founded in 1999 and specialises in creating bespoke development teams put together specifically for clients’ organisation – and also excel at running effective software development processes. My Responsibilities involve web development in joomla, wordpress, drupal, php, HTML 5, CSS 3, mysql and javascript. I am also involved in e-commerce platform development such as virtuemart, X-cart, Magento, Opencart and Prestashop. less
Core services are fairly simple:
1. Dedicated development teams
2. Part-time Development Manager
3. Project development at a fixed price or on an hourly-rate basis
- Web Designer and Developer | Intact Computer Systems January 2013 - March 2013
Intact Computer Systems, www.intact.co.ke is an established web development company delivering web development services of any complexity to clients worldwide. Our customers are companies of all sizes ranging from start-ups to large enterprises who realize that they need a professional internet solution to generate revenue streams, establish communication channels or streamline business operations.
I am involved in:
1. Website design and development.
2. Software development.
3. Mobile Application Development.
4. Provision of IT Solutions. less
- Technician | Smart Innovations Ltd November 2012 - Present
Smart Innovations Ltd, is a company that provides majorly IT services which include:
1. Installation of Networks.
2. Computer Repairs and maintenance.
3. Web design and development.
4. Printing services.
5. Graphical design of certificates, cards, banners and posters .
While at the institution, I was involved in the Installation and configuration of Local Area Networks in Technical institutions such as:
1. Nyeri Technical Institute.
2. Murang’a College of Technology.
3. Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology.
4. Michuki Technical Institute.
Education:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science and Technology | Maseno University 2008 - 2012
I graduated with Second class honors(upper division) in Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Technology.
Units covered include:
1) Java, PHP and C++ Programming
2) Web Design and Development
3) Computer Netwoks
4) Artificial Intelligence
5) Operating Systems
About Me:
For over 7 years I have developed web applications on PHP, Mysql, Laravel framework, Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS 3, ranging from Single Page to Enterprise applications. My competency and expertise lies in both front-end and back-end development.
Over the years, I have continued to grow my experience and skills by seeking opportunities to exploit these skills.
I have experience and skills in the following areas:
• Database systems: MSSQL, Oracle and MySQL.
• Scripting Languages: JavaScript and PHP.
• JavaScript Libraries: AngularJS, jQuery, Twitter Bootstrap, Vue.js.
• Content Management Systems: Joomla, Drupal, Wordpress.
• Ecommerce Systems: Shopify, Opencart and PrestaShop
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I am Haggai, For over 7 years I have developed web applications on PHP, Mysql, Laravel framework
My linkedin:]https://ke.linkedin.com/in/haggai-wambua-2a36b520[/url]
My blog: https://www.haggaiwambua.blogspot.com/
Employment history:
- Web Developer | iSys (April 2013 - Present)
iSys (http://www.isys.dk/ke/home_uk.asp) is a company founded in 1999 and specialises in creating bespoke development teams put together specifically for clients’ organisation – and also excel at running effective software development processes. My Responsibilities involve web development in joomla, wordpress, drupal, php, HTML 5, CSS 3, mysql and javascript. I am also involved in e-commerce platform development such as virtuemart, X-cart, Magento, Opencart and Prestashop. less
Core services are fairly simple:
1. Dedicated development teams
2. Part-time Development Manager
3. Project development at a fixed price or on an hourly-rate basis
- Web Designer and Developer | Intact Computer Systems January 2013 - March 2013
Intact Computer Systems, www.intact.co.ke is an established web development company delivering web development services of any complexity to clients worldwide. Our customers are companies of all sizes ranging from start-ups to large enterprises who realize that they need a professional internet solution to generate revenue streams, establish communication channels or streamline business operations.
I am involved in:
1. Website design and development.
2. Software development.
3. Mobile Application Development.
4. Provision of IT Solutions. less
- Technician | Smart Innovations Ltd November 2012 - Present
Smart Innovations Ltd, is a company that provides majorly IT services which include:
1. Installation of Networks.
2. Computer Repairs and maintenance.
3. Web design and development.
4. Printing services.
5. Graphical design of certificates, cards, banners and posters .
While at the institution, I was involved in the Installation and configuration of Local Area Networks in Technical institutions such as:
1. Nyeri Technical Institute.
2. Murang’a College of Technology.
3. Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology.
4. Michuki Technical Institute.
Education:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science and Technology | Maseno University 2008 - 2012
I graduated with Second class honors(upper division) in Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Technology.
Units covered include:
1) Java, PHP and C++ Programming
2) Web Design and Development
3) Computer Netwoks
4) Artificial Intelligence
5) Operating Systems
About Me:
For over 7 years I have developed web applications on PHP, Mysql, Laravel framework, Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS 3, ranging from Single Page to Enterprise applications. My competency and expertise lies in both front-end and back-end development.
Over the years, I have continued to grow my experience and skills by seeking opportunities to exploit these skills.
I have experience and skills in the following areas:
• Database systems: MSSQL, Oracle and MySQL.
• Scripting Languages: JavaScript and PHP.
• JavaScript Libraries: AngularJS, jQuery, Twitter Bootstrap, Vue.js.
• Content Management Systems: Joomla, Drupal, Wordpress.
• Ecommerce Systems: Shopify, Opencart and PrestaShop
• Web Application Frameworks: CodeIgniter, CakePHP, Zend Framework and Laravel
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Thrive Agric (Nigeria): The company helps smallholder farmers in Nigeria access crowdfunded loans to help grow their crops, as well as help them sell their produce.
Q1: Hi, Uka, What's your educational background, what were you working on before this startup Thrive Agric, What's your work experience, and can you introduce your business to our users?
I am a graduate of Biochemistry from Covenant University, Ota Nigeria. Before starting Thrive Agric in 2017, in 2014 I had previously co-founded a supply chain company called Quick Leap with my longtime business partner Ayodeji Arikawe who is also the co-founder of Thrive Agric, at Quick Leap we linked farmers in Benue state, Nigeria to premium off-takers so as to solve the problem they face of having 6 middlemen between them and premium off-takers. After 2 years of running the company, we got selected into Ventures Platform (An acceleration program that trains and equips startup co-founders with the right business knowledge).
During the acceleration program, we decided to research more on what are the real problems Nigerian smallholder farmers face so as to provide lasting solutions in order to boost their production and income, we then realized that they lacked access to finance, quality inputs, and premium off-takers. With this, we founded Thrive Agric in 2017, an agricultural technology-enabled company that works with smallholder farmers in Nigeria to give them access to finance through linkages with institutional investors and via crowdfunding where Nigerian urban dwellers both home and abroad can fund a local farmer and get predictable returns after harvest for every farming cycle, with this Thrive Agric has been able to provide tech-enabled precision farming services, data-driven advisory and increased yield per hectare of these smallholder farmers in Nigeria and link them to premium market
Q2: How did you get into the agricultural industry? How did it happen?
Upon graduation, I traveled home to visit my parents and I decided to explore the agriculture value chain considering where I was from was an agrarian community I started a small scale farming at the back of my parent's house. In 2014, I realized that in Benue state, most farmers find it hard to link up with premium off-takers and even if they do they were not able to easily transport their goods. With this, I decided to start up a  supply chain company called Quick Leap which has now evolved into Thrive Agric.
Q3: What experience or idea inspired you to get started with Thrive Agric and what does it mean to you in today's Nigeria agricultural industry? (If you can, please attach related photos about that experience )
Today there are over 32 million smallholder farmers in Nigeria alone and it increases across Africa who occupy the bulk of the food production chain, yet Nigeria imports almost 70% of the food it consumes because the smallholder farmers are still not able to cater to the populations daily consumption not to talk of exporting their produce, due to all the difficulties they face all along the agricultural value chain; they cannot acquire quality inputs and farming technologies and are still using the old farming method.
Food insecurity is increasing by the number, today we have 46.1 million persons of the entire population food insecure, while 24.8% of the entire population is prevalent to food insecurity and the population of Nigeria is also growing massively. Nigeria is projected to increase by more than 50% in the coming two decades, and during this, its rural population is projected to increase by more than 25%, and the agricultural component is expected to grow by a slightly lower proportion, moderated by climate change and undercapitalization of the smallholder farmers.
If the agricultural sector is not well developed and farmers well equipped so as to increase their present production capacity and at the same time increased in number so as to meet the growing demand, then we are in deep trouble as a Nation. Hence, I am very much more inspired to continue the work we are doing in the agricultural space, so as to bring about food security to my lovely country as well as help in developing more tech-related solutions that would help the entire sector and boost the countries economy.
Q4: How does Thrive Agric work? How do you find farmers who want to work with you? Why do buyers fund into your farms? How can they get profitable returns back
At Thrive Agric we are very farmers centered oriented, hence all we do is to make sure our farmers are well sorted out in order to bring about more quality yield, so as to increase the profitability of both our farmers and subscribers (this are our co-farmers who fund farms).
How we do this is through backward integration, by first getting the off-takers, then the farmers, before the subscribers. We make sure that we meet and secure deals with premium off-takers in both the grain and livestock sector, after which we carry out a farmer onboarding process whereby our field agents and extension service experts go into the farming community that we are interested in, get a lead farmer who is then able to identify all farmers in that community, we then talk to the community leader who guarantees the farmers, after which our field agents collect the farmers database through our farmer onboarding app.
Our co-farmers who we get through both our crowdfunding platform and from institutional investors invest in our farmers because we give them the platform to work with farmers thereby contributing to the development of the Nation, they also get competitive ROI within a reasonable time frame of our farming cycle, they have the opportunity of rolling over, as our co-farmers they get regular updates through their mobile devices, and have the opportunity of visiting their farms if  they want to.
Our co-farmers get profitable returns back through their bank account before any farm is funded they see their ROI through our platform www.thriveagric.com and it easy for them to know their exact date of return and what amount to expect.

Q5: What are your thoughts on the current state of online funding investment in farms and agriculture industry in Nigeria? Why should buyers and investors give funds via your platform?
We think we have been able to figure out the key things, provide visibility of the farmers and their processes, provide the extension services to ensure optimal productivity , insurance against losses and a ready market for the produce.
Q6: How did you find your co-founder (s) and employees? What's the story on how you setup your team? (please attach some team photos and co-founders photos)
I and my co-founder Ayodeji Arikawe have known each other since our first year in the university as we were both studying for our undergraduate degree courses, he is a tech enthusiast and very intelligent person, we have been doing business dealings together and have co-founded a company before Thrive Agric as I have previously stated.
My awesome A-Team (Employees) are enthusiasts of agriculture as regards technology, development, and empowerment. We find our teammate mostly through referrals and job advert placement. Most of our teammates have been with us before we even registered Thrive Agric as a company and because they believe in the vision of the company.

Q7: When you guys began to build this startup, What were the difficulties your team faced and how did you guys fix them?
We had difficulty getting the right people to join the team and had to rely heavily on referrals. We also needed to gain credibility to investors and did this by sharing regular updates.
Q8: How did you get the initial money you used to start your business? Did you raise some investment from some angel investors like other companies?
We started the company through individual funds and was able to raise our first seed capital from Ventures Platform in 2017.
Q9: How did you attract new users to your platform and scale your business? How do you find more co-farmers to use your platform? What are the useful and practical operation methods you can share?
We can proudly state that we have spent less than $100 on advertisements, most of our new users are gotten through referrals, our platform has been scaled through our social media platform, all thanks to the companies growth team. The company has scaled from inception to date by being goal oriented driven, whatever target we set we make sure we work hard to hit the target, we started with just 100 farmers and in 18 months we are working with 17,000 farmers and by the end of 2019 we would be working with 35,000 farmers and we plan to scale up to 1 million farmers in 3 years.
Our operational method is to make sure that the Operations team are well equipped, all our field agents are gotten from the community we farm this way we are also creating job opportunities for the youths of the community we work with, thereby creating accountability and easy process.
Q10: How can you secure your farmers are reliable and trustworthy? Would investors lose their money and get nothing possibly? How to avoid this happen? Can you recommend one successful fund investing examples from your website? What is the link of it? (If you can, please attach related photos about these )
Our farmers onboarding process is very thorough, because we want to make sure we get the right farmers, who are accountable and trustworthy. We make sure that we get a lead farmer in the community who then get other farmers that he or she can vouch for, these farmers are then verified by the community leader and their data collected. All the farmers are then put in a cooperative where everyone is accountable for each other, we make sure that their farms are not more than 5 kilometers away from each other and all the inputs and services are given at the same time and harvest is done at the same time.
We make sure that our farmers receive weather update and also extension services through SMS as a preventive measure. In all this, we still make sure all our farms are insured and our co-farmers are guaranteed their capital in case of anything. So far, all our funding opportunities have been successful and we have paid over 16 cycles.
Q11: Have you experienced startup failures before? If YES, what did you learn from it?
Yes , in our earliest days, we had people on the team who didn't fit into startup culture and felt guilty about trying to let them go. We then realized that by keeping them we were holding on to their growth. Also and just really learnt to hire quick and fire quick.
Q12: How did you grow your revenue? What's the story behind how you got your first revenue from clients?
Our very first clients where our close friends and family members, we pitched the idea to them and told them how much profit they would get and due to the act that they believed in us, they invested their money and that's how we bought our very first good and sent to Lagos for our first Royal Exchange, with this we got accepted into Ventures Platform acceleration program who then gave us our seed fund in which we used to start working with farmers.
Q13: What operational data can you share? Your user amounts, revenues, employee numbers, etc.
In just 19 months, Thrive Agric has worked with over 17,000 smallholder farmers on majorly crops and livestock production who indirectly employ at least 3 people to work with them across 13 States in Nigeria, have reared 2 million poultry birds being the largest poultry farm in the country, this operation has been funded by over 5,000 subscribers, and on average have increased their yield threefold as a result. And our team comprises of 25 fully employed staff.
Q14: What advice do you have for newcomers who want to get into agriculture?
I would encourage everyone to go into the agriculture space, the space comprises of different sectors, its not only about farming of crops, we have different aspects of farming such as horticulture, livestock rearing(poultry and ruminant), micro livestock (snail, grasscutter etc), fish farming, vegetable farming etc. And in the agricultural value chain you could go into transportation, processing, buying from farmers and selling to processing companies, selling of inputs etc.
So my advice to any newcomer is to make sure they start small and smart, do not expect to make it immediately, be ready for failure and disappointment, but make sure you get back on your fit, correct your mistakes and start again. Insure your farms, read and learn new ways to do what you want to do effectively, get a mentor, and make sure you get the of-taker buy in before starting the business.
Q15: What's your goals for your business? Why are the goals important to you?
Our long term goal is to have on-boarded close to 10 million farmers in the next 6 years, a million farmers in 3 years, rear 10 million poultry birds in 3 years time, be the number one go to agricultural technology in the agricultural space of Africa, help Nigeria and Africa as a whole attain food security and SDG Goal 1 by 2030, be the number 1 agricultural exporting company in Nigeria, expand to other African countries, improve the agricultural value chain in Nigeria and some parts of Africa by 50% and overall aid in the affordability of quality food for all in Nigeria and most parts of Africa.
This is very important to us because we want to build an Africa that feeds itself and the world, thereby curbing unemployment, malnutrition, underdevelopment, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture).
Q16: How do you keep learning? Where do you go to learn more?
I learn from my mentors, experts with long term experience in the space, business experts in the space, online courses, acceleration and incubation programs and most importantly I read a lot and learn from doing (personal experience)
Q17: What do you do on a daily or weekly basis that you think is important in terms of forming your opinions on the agriculture space or sector?
On a daily and weekly basis I make sure I read on the improved ways of doing agriculture, I go to visit my farms in different states of the nation, I have meetings with experts in the space, I watch videos on agriculture, and or the past 2-3 months I have been learning from experts within and outside the country.
Q18: What's your biggest surprise over the last three or four years in the agricultural industry where you have been working? What happened that you didn't expect?
My biggest surprise was farmers orientation and mindset, most Nigerian farmers have the sense of entitlement and are used to a particular archaic mindset on how to farm, what to expect from loaners, and not wanting to pay back loans. But we are here to change the narrative to a better one and we are already doing so.
Q19: What's your plan for your business in the next few months? What's your business roadmap for next year?
By the end of 2019 we plan to have worked with 35,000 smallholder farmers and reared 3 million poultry birds
Q20: Where can we get more official info about you and your company?
Please visit our website www.thriveagric.com
Read about us on;
Business Day (http://www.businessdayonline.c ... ture/ ),
Quartz (http://disrupt-africa.com/2018 ... ward/ ),
Techpoint (https://techpoint.africa/2018/ ... africa) ,
Techcrunch (https://techcrunch.com/2019/03 ... o-day/) ,
and Disrupt Africa (http://disrupt-africa.com/2018 ... rmers/) .
Read online Articles on the CEO Uka Eje;
https://www.bellanaija.com/201 ... rity/
https://techmoran.com/2018/03/ ... gric/
https://www.theafricaceoforum. ... /eje/
https://innovation-village.com ... gric/
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I am a graduate of Biochemistry from Covenant University, Ota Nigeria. Before starting Thrive Agric in 2017, in 2014 I had previously co-founded a supply chain company called Quick Leap with my longtime business partner Ayodeji Arikawe who is also the co-founder of Thrive Agric, at Quick Leap we linked farmers in Benue state, Nigeria to premium off-takers so as to solve the problem they face of having 6 middlemen between them and premium off-takers. After 2 years of running the company, we got selected into Ventures Platform (An acceleration program that trains and equips startup co-founders with the right business knowledge).
During the acceleration program, we decided to research more on what are the real problems Nigerian smallholder farmers face so as to provide lasting solutions in order to boost their production and income, we then realized that they lacked access to finance, quality inputs, and premium off-takers. With this, we founded Thrive Agric in 2017, an agricultural technology-enabled company that works with smallholder farmers in Nigeria to give them access to finance through linkages with institutional investors and via crowdfunding where Nigerian urban dwellers both home and abroad can fund a local farmer and get predictable returns after harvest for every farming cycle, with this Thrive Agric has been able to provide tech-enabled precision farming services, data-driven advisory and increased yield per hectare of these smallholder farmers in Nigeria and link them to premium market
Q2: How did you get into the agricultural industry? How did it happen?
Upon graduation, I traveled home to visit my parents and I decided to explore the agriculture value chain considering where I was from was an agrarian community I started a small scale farming at the back of my parent's house. In 2014, I realized that in Benue state, most farmers find it hard to link up with premium off-takers and even if they do they were not able to easily transport their goods. With this, I decided to start up a  supply chain company called Quick Leap which has now evolved into Thrive Agric.
Q3: What experience or idea inspired you to get started with Thrive Agric and what does it mean to you in today's Nigeria agricultural industry? (If you can, please attach related photos about that experience )
Today there are over 32 million smallholder farmers in Nigeria alone and it increases across Africa who occupy the bulk of the food production chain, yet Nigeria imports almost 70% of the food it consumes because the smallholder farmers are still not able to cater to the populations daily consumption not to talk of exporting their produce, due to all the difficulties they face all along the agricultural value chain; they cannot acquire quality inputs and farming technologies and are still using the old farming method.
Food insecurity is increasing by the number, today we have 46.1 million persons of the entire population food insecure, while 24.8% of the entire population is prevalent to food insecurity and the population of Nigeria is also growing massively. Nigeria is projected to increase by more than 50% in the coming two decades, and during this, its rural population is projected to increase by more than 25%, and the agricultural component is expected to grow by a slightly lower proportion, moderated by climate change and undercapitalization of the smallholder farmers.
If the agricultural sector is not well developed and farmers well equipped so as to increase their present production capacity and at the same time increased in number so as to meet the growing demand, then we are in deep trouble as a Nation. Hence, I am very much more inspired to continue the work we are doing in the agricultural space, so as to bring about food security to my lovely country as well as help in developing more tech-related solutions that would help the entire sector and boost the countries economy.
Q4: How does Thrive Agric work? How do you find farmers who want to work with you? Why do buyers fund into your farms? How can they get profitable returns back
At Thrive Agric we are very farmers centered oriented, hence all we do is to make sure our farmers are well sorted out in order to bring about more quality yield, so as to increase the profitability of both our farmers and subscribers (this are our co-farmers who fund farms).
How we do this is through backward integration, by first getting the off-takers, then the farmers, before the subscribers. We make sure that we meet and secure deals with premium off-takers in both the grain and livestock sector, after which we carry out a farmer onboarding process whereby our field agents and extension service experts go into the farming community that we are interested in, get a lead farmer who is then able to identify all farmers in that community, we then talk to the community leader who guarantees the farmers, after which our field agents collect the farmers database through our farmer onboarding app.
Our co-farmers who we get through both our crowdfunding platform and from institutional investors invest in our farmers because we give them the platform to work with farmers thereby contributing to the development of the Nation, they also get competitive ROI within a reasonable time frame of our farming cycle, they have the opportunity of rolling over, as our co-farmers they get regular updates through their mobile devices, and have the opportunity of visiting their farms if  they want to.
Our co-farmers get profitable returns back through their bank account before any farm is funded they see their ROI through our platform www.thriveagric.com and it easy for them to know their exact date of return and what amount to expect.

Q5: What are your thoughts on the current state of online funding investment in farms and agriculture industry in Nigeria? Why should buyers and investors give funds via your platform?
We think we have been able to figure out the key things, provide visibility of the farmers and their processes, provide the extension services to ensure optimal productivity , insurance against losses and a ready market for the produce.
Q6: How did you find your co-founder (s) and employees? What's the story on how you setup your team? (please attach some team photos and co-founders photos)
I and my co-founder Ayodeji Arikawe have known each other since our first year in the university as we were both studying for our undergraduate degree courses, he is a tech enthusiast and very intelligent person, we have been doing business dealings together and have co-founded a company before Thrive Agric as I have previously stated.
My awesome A-Team (Employees) are enthusiasts of agriculture as regards technology, development, and empowerment. We find our teammate mostly through referrals and job advert placement. Most of our teammates have been with us before we even registered Thrive Agric as a company and because they believe in the vision of the company.

Q7: When you guys began to build this startup, What were the difficulties your team faced and how did you guys fix them?
We had difficulty getting the right people to join the team and had to rely heavily on referrals. We also needed to gain credibility to investors and did this by sharing regular updates.
Q8: How did you get the initial money you used to start your business? Did you raise some investment from some angel investors like other companies?
We started the company through individual funds and was able to raise our first seed capital from Ventures Platform in 2017.
Q9: How did you attract new users to your platform and scale your business? How do you find more co-farmers to use your platform? What are the useful and practical operation methods you can share?
We can proudly state that we have spent less than $100 on advertisements, most of our new users are gotten through referrals, our platform has been scaled through our social media platform, all thanks to the companies growth team. The company has scaled from inception to date by being goal oriented driven, whatever target we set we make sure we work hard to hit the target, we started with just 100 farmers and in 18 months we are working with 17,000 farmers and by the end of 2019 we would be working with 35,000 farmers and we plan to scale up to 1 million farmers in 3 years.
Our operational method is to make sure that the Operations team are well equipped, all our field agents are gotten from the community we farm this way we are also creating job opportunities for the youths of the community we work with, thereby creating accountability and easy process.
Q10: How can you secure your farmers are reliable and trustworthy? Would investors lose their money and get nothing possibly? How to avoid this happen? Can you recommend one successful fund investing examples from your website? What is the link of it? (If you can, please attach related photos about these )
Our farmers onboarding process is very thorough, because we want to make sure we get the right farmers, who are accountable and trustworthy. We make sure that we get a lead farmer in the community who then get other farmers that he or she can vouch for, these farmers are then verified by the community leader and their data collected. All the farmers are then put in a cooperative where everyone is accountable for each other, we make sure that their farms are not more than 5 kilometers away from each other and all the inputs and services are given at the same time and harvest is done at the same time.
We make sure that our farmers receive weather update and also extension services through SMS as a preventive measure. In all this, we still make sure all our farms are insured and our co-farmers are guaranteed their capital in case of anything. So far, all our funding opportunities have been successful and we have paid over 16 cycles.
Q11: Have you experienced startup failures before? If YES, what did you learn from it?
Yes , in our earliest days, we had people on the team who didn't fit into startup culture and felt guilty about trying to let them go. We then realized that by keeping them we were holding on to their growth. Also and just really learnt to hire quick and fire quick.
Q12: How did you grow your revenue? What's the story behind how you got your first revenue from clients?
Our very first clients where our close friends and family members, we pitched the idea to them and told them how much profit they would get and due to the act that they believed in us, they invested their money and that's how we bought our very first good and sent to Lagos for our first Royal Exchange, with this we got accepted into Ventures Platform acceleration program who then gave us our seed fund in which we used to start working with farmers.
Q13: What operational data can you share? Your user amounts, revenues, employee numbers, etc.
In just 19 months, Thrive Agric has worked with over 17,000 smallholder farmers on majorly crops and livestock production who indirectly employ at least 3 people to work with them across 13 States in Nigeria, have reared 2 million poultry birds being the largest poultry farm in the country, this operation has been funded by over 5,000 subscribers, and on average have increased their yield threefold as a result. And our team comprises of 25 fully employed staff.
Q14: What advice do you have for newcomers who want to get into agriculture?
I would encourage everyone to go into the agriculture space, the space comprises of different sectors, its not only about farming of crops, we have different aspects of farming such as horticulture, livestock rearing(poultry and ruminant), micro livestock (snail, grasscutter etc), fish farming, vegetable farming etc. And in the agricultural value chain you could go into transportation, processing, buying from farmers and selling to processing companies, selling of inputs etc.
So my advice to any newcomer is to make sure they start small and smart, do not expect to make it immediately, be ready for failure and disappointment, but make sure you get back on your fit, correct your mistakes and start again. Insure your farms, read and learn new ways to do what you want to do effectively, get a mentor, and make sure you get the of-taker buy in before starting the business.
Q15: What's your goals for your business? Why are the goals important to you?
Our long term goal is to have on-boarded close to 10 million farmers in the next 6 years, a million farmers in 3 years, rear 10 million poultry birds in 3 years time, be the number one go to agricultural technology in the agricultural space of Africa, help Nigeria and Africa as a whole attain food security and SDG Goal 1 by 2030, be the number 1 agricultural exporting company in Nigeria, expand to other African countries, improve the agricultural value chain in Nigeria and some parts of Africa by 50% and overall aid in the affordability of quality food for all in Nigeria and most parts of Africa.
This is very important to us because we want to build an Africa that feeds itself and the world, thereby curbing unemployment, malnutrition, underdevelopment, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture).
Q16: How do you keep learning? Where do you go to learn more?
I learn from my mentors, experts with long term experience in the space, business experts in the space, online courses, acceleration and incubation programs and most importantly I read a lot and learn from doing (personal experience)
Q17: What do you do on a daily or weekly basis that you think is important in terms of forming your opinions on the agriculture space or sector?
On a daily and weekly basis I make sure I read on the improved ways of doing agriculture, I go to visit my farms in different states of the nation, I have meetings with experts in the space, I watch videos on agriculture, and or the past 2-3 months I have been learning from experts within and outside the country.
Q18: What's your biggest surprise over the last three or four years in the agricultural industry where you have been working? What happened that you didn't expect?
My biggest surprise was farmers orientation and mindset, most Nigerian farmers have the sense of entitlement and are used to a particular archaic mindset on how to farm, what to expect from loaners, and not wanting to pay back loans. But we are here to change the narrative to a better one and we are already doing so.
Q19: What's your plan for your business in the next few months? What's your business roadmap for next year?
By the end of 2019 we plan to have worked with 35,000 smallholder farmers and reared 3 million poultry birds
Q20: Where can we get more official info about you and your company?
Please visit our website www.thriveagric.com
Read about us on;
Business Day (http://www.businessdayonline.c ... ture/ ),
Quartz (http://disrupt-africa.com/2018 ... ward/ ),
Techpoint (https://techpoint.africa/2018/ ... africa) ,
Techcrunch (https://techcrunch.com/2019/03 ... o-day/) ,
and Disrupt Africa (http://disrupt-africa.com/2018 ... rmers/) .
Read online Articles on the CEO Uka Eje;
https://www.bellanaija.com/201 ... rity/
https://techmoran.com/2018/03/ ... gric/
https://www.theafricaceoforum. ... /eje/
https://innovation-village.com ... gric/
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Portfolio Show: beanbury-creative- Beanbury required unique work pages created for each of their clients on their workpage.

Beanbury required unique work pages created for each of their clients on their workpage. The solution included custom animation interactions for each section, please see My involvement included art direction, design, copywriting, development and deployment of the pages to the live site.
http://beanbury-creative.webflow.io/our-work
I really love my clients:
"Andrew was one of the best freelancers I have worked with on Upwork. He paid attention to details, asked smart questions and always delivered above expectations. His flexibility and can-do attitude were greatly appreciated. Will definitely work with him again if the opportunity arises." Ray Tenenbaum - Starsona, Redwood City
"Andrew is not only a phenomenal designer, he is a brilliant brand strategist and digital marketing expert. Even though I hired him for a website design, he delivered much more value. I now have a brand for my company including a new name, logo and marketing strategy." Shamayah Neveling - Elixir Business Books, Vancouver
"Working with Andrew was a pleasure! I'd love to be able to hire him fulltime if I had the ability. Andrew helped me to rapidly develop and design multiple web pages for an AB testing and marketing experiment. He was always available, replied with haste and his work was of the highest standard. I trust Andrew with any task and know he would approach it with all of his enthusiasm and ability." Owen Mcfadzen - Prehype, Copenhagen
"Andrew was AMAZING to work with went above and beyond. Thank you so much for everything." Samantha Intagliata - Alley, New York
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About me:
I design websites and branding for businesses in professional fields who understand the importance of standing out in a sea of "traditional" or outdated design.
My experience in running my own business has instilled a strong work ethic in me. I am comfortable working in a fast paced environment and am a stickler for using industry standard software and processes.
I enjoy working directly with clients/business owners and also as a contractor for agencies. Whether you are a client looking for help with your website or an agency wanting to expand your team for a client project, I'm happy to work with you.
I've built out a simple and efficient design process that allows both myself and my clients to be on the same page every step of the way while working quickly so you can have your new modern website for your business up fast. I work hard to create work that fits the needs and desires of those I work with, allowing everyone to walk away confident and satisfied.
When I'm not realizing visions or pushing pixels I enjoy travelling, working out and cooking. My ultimate goal is to make the world happier, healthier and greener through what I do.
more portfolios on my website:http://andrewgovender.co.za/
my linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgovender/
Contact Me:
[email protected]
+27725315163
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Portfolio Show: Core One Fitness----The client was looking to rebrand since their business had evolved and their Identity did not correctly represent who they where.
The client was looking to rebrand since their business had evolved and their Identity did not correctly represent who they where. The solution included a Discovery phase, Branding a photoshoot and User interface design. More details about the project can be found on the behance page. My involvement included all aspects excluding animation. The end result increased client sign up by 350% within the first 2 months.
I really love my clients:
"Andrew was one of the best freelancers I have worked with on Upwork. He paid attention to details, asked smart questions and always delivered above expectations. His flexibility and can-do attitude were greatly appreciated. Will definitely work with him again if the opportunity arises." Ray Tenenbaum - Starsona, Redwood City
"Andrew is not only a phenomenal designer, he is a brilliant brand strategist and digital marketing expert. Even though I hired him for a website design, he delivered much more value. I now have a brand for my company including a new name, logo and marketing strategy." Shamayah Neveling - Elixir Business Books, Vancouver
"Working with Andrew was a pleasure! I'd love to be able to hire him fulltime if I had the ability. Andrew helped me to rapidly develop and design multiple web pages for an AB testing and marketing experiment. He was always available, replied with haste and his work was of the highest standard. I trust Andrew with any task and know he would approach it with all of his enthusiasm and ability." Owen Mcfadzen - Prehype, Copenhagen
"Andrew was AMAZING to work with went above and beyond. Thank you so much for everything." Samantha Intagliata - Alley, New York
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About me:
I design websites and branding for businesses in professional fields who understand the importance of standing out in a sea of "traditional" or outdated design.
My experience in running my own business has instilled a strong work ethic in me. I am comfortable working in a fast paced environment and am a stickler for using industry standard software and processes.
I enjoy working directly with clients/business owners and also as a contractor for agencies. Whether you are a client looking for help with your website or an agency wanting to expand your team for a client project, I'm happy to work with you.
I've built out a simple and efficient design process that allows both myself and my clients to be on the same page every step of the way while working quickly so you can have your new modern website for your business up fast. I work hard to create work that fits the needs and desires of those I work with, allowing everyone to walk away confident and satisfied.
When I'm not realizing visions or pushing pixels I enjoy travelling, working out and cooking. My ultimate goal is to make the world happier, healthier and greener through what I do.
more portfolios on my website:http://andrewgovender.co.za/
my linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgovender/
Contact Me:
[email protected]
+27725315163
Whatsapp:+27 73 064 0946 Collapse Read »
Portfolio Show:Reagency Rebranding and Website-My involvement included art direction, copywriting, website design and development on webflow and branding.

This startup needed an identity and basic one page website up fast! I worked directly with the owner on this one and sought out to find the essence of their brand through a facilitated discovery session that highlighted who they were and what the brand attributes were. The logo and website followed soon after. Being on a tight budget but requiring something robust enough to last through the startup phase was what the Wealth Accelerator guys needed, I delivered just that!
I really love my clients:
"Andrew was one of the best freelancers I have worked with on Upwork. He paid attention to details, asked smart questions and always delivered above expectations. His flexibility and can-do attitude were greatly appreciated. Will definitely work with him again if the opportunity arises." Ray Tenenbaum - Starsona, Redwood City
"Andrew is not only a phenomenal designer, he is a brilliant brand strategist and digital marketing expert. Even though I hired him for a website design, he delivered much more value. I now have a brand for my company including a new name, logo and marketing strategy." Shamayah Neveling - Elixir Business Books, Vancouver
"Working with Andrew was a pleasure! I'd love to be able to hire him fulltime if I had the ability. Andrew helped me to rapidly develop and design multiple web pages for an AB testing and marketing experiment. He was always available, replied with haste and his work was of the highest standard. I trust Andrew with any task and know he would approach it with all of his enthusiasm and ability." Owen Mcfadzen - Prehype, Copenhagen
"Andrew was AMAZING to work with went above and beyond. Thank you so much for everything." Samantha Intagliata - Alley, New York
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About me:
I design websites and branding for businesses in professional fields who understand the importance of standing out in a sea of "traditional" or outdated design.
My experience in running my own business has instilled a strong work ethic in me. I am comfortable working in a fast paced environment and am a stickler for using industry standard software and processes.
I enjoy working directly with clients/business owners and also as a contractor for agencies. Whether you are a client looking for help with your website or an agency wanting to expand your team for a client project, I'm happy to work with you.
I've built out a simple and efficient design process that allows both myself and my clients to be on the same page every step of the way while working quickly so you can have your new modern website for your business up fast. I work hard to create work that fits the needs and desires of those I work with, allowing everyone to walk away confident and satisfied.
When I'm not realizing visions or pushing pixels I enjoy travelling, working out and cooking. My ultimate goal is to make the world happier, healthier and greener through what I do.
more portfolios on my website:http://andrewgovender.co.za/
my linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgovender/
Contact Me:
[email protected]
+27725315163
Whatsapp:+27 73 064 0946 Collapse Read »
Portfolio Show:Logo design and 3 Roller Banners
Why hire me?
I have a 100% Job Success Score and 97% of my clients would recommend me. "Belinda is a total star. She's incredibly efficient, I've commissioned three substantial projects from her, and each was beautifully designed and came in on time and ahead of budget. She always responded promptly to communications, offered variations on designs for us to choose from, and in general was a delight to work with. I have already recommended her to half a dozen colleagues, so Belinda I expect you'll have a growing Australian client base soon!"
Employment history:
Creative Manager | Emiline (March 2014 - January 2017)
Job Function:
• In-house designer for Emeline
• Designs for financial reports, newsletters, emailers (Mail chimp) magazine adverts, interactive pdfs, PowerPoint presentations, packaging and booklets, marketing material for new products, New app logos, icons and layout (Sketch)
• Conceptualizing for new products and product names.
Creative Director / Senior Designer | Matrix Advertising (August 2004 - December 2012)
Job Function:
• Designs for corporate identities, newsletters, annual reports, mass mailers, billboards, wine labels and websites
• Conceptualizing for launches, events and advertisements
• Directing photo-shoots, copywriters, designers and coordinating workflow in studio
• Presentations and handling briefs
• Liaise with Repro Houses, Printers and Publishers
Clients:
Roche, ACSA (Airports Company South Africa), Coke Zero, Somerset Wines, Zandvlei and Leapfrog
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I design websites and branding for businesses in professional fields who understand the importance of standing out in a sea of "traditional" or outdated design.
I really love my clients:
"Andrew was one of the best freelancers I have worked with on Upwork. He paid attention to details, asked smart questions and always delivered above expectations. His flexibility and can-do attitude were greatly appreciated. Will definitely work with him again if the opportunity arises." Ray Tenenbaum - Starsona, Redwood City
"Andrew is not only a phenomenal designer, he is a brilliant brand strategist and digital marketing expert. Even though I hired him for a website design, he delivered much more value. I now have a brand for my company including a new name, logo and marketing strategy." Shamayah Neveling - Elixir Business Books, Vancouver
"Working with Andrew was a pleasure! I'd love to be able to hire him fulltime if I had the ability. Andrew helped me to rapidly develop and design multiple web pages for an AB testing and marketing experiment. He was always available, replied with haste and his work was of the highest standard. I trust Andrew with any task and know he would approach it with all of his enthusiasm and ability." Owen Mcfadzen - Prehype, Copenhagen
"Andrew was AMAZING to work with went above and beyond. Thank you so much for everything." Samantha Intagliata - Alley, New York
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About me:
I design websites and branding for businesses in professional fields who understand the importance of standing out in a sea of "traditional" or outdated design.
My experience in running my own business has instilled a strong work ethic in me. I am comfortable working in a fast paced environment and am a stickler for using industry standard software and processes.
I enjoy working directly with clients/business owners and also as a contractor for agencies. Whether you are a client looking for help with your website or an agency wanting to expand your team for a client project, I'm happy to work with you.
I've built out a simple and efficient design process that allows both myself and my clients to be on the same page every step of the way while working quickly so you can have your new modern website for your business up fast. I work hard to create work that fits the needs and desires of those I work with, allowing everyone to walk away confident and satisfied.
When I'm not realizing visions or pushing pixels I enjoy travelling, working out and cooking. My ultimate goal is to make the world happier, healthier and greener through what I do.
Hourly rate:$75.00
Employment history:
- Creative Director | Beanbury Creative May 2016 - June 2018
- Multidisciplinary Designer | Beanbury Creative March 2014 - April 2016
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing | Aristotle School of Marketing (IMM)2006 - 2009
My portfolio:
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The client was looking to rebrand since their business had evolved and their Identity did not correctly represent who they where. The solution included a Discovery phase, Branding a photoshoot and User interface design. More details about the project can be found on the behance page. My involvement included all aspects excluding animation. The end result increased client sign up by 350% within the first 2 months.
2.

The Beanbury Creative website was built to clearly represent who the agency was, the service offering and showcase their work. My involvement included the planning of the site, art direction, creating the content including writing the copy and the design and development of the final site. Proudly developed with webflow.
http://beanbury-creative.webflow.io/
more portfolios on my website:http://andrewgovender.co.za/
my linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgovender/
Contact Me:
[email protected]
+27725315163
Whatsapp:+27 73 064 0946 Collapse Read »
Hi, I am Jessica,I am passionate about designing and developing beautiful and converting pages.
I am passionate about designing and developing beautiful and converting pages. One of my strengths is that I love and am great at both the design as well as the coding aspects of webdesign. I'm the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Dijest Designs, with experience in Web-development and web-design.
I am passionate about solving your complex business problems.
I provide the following services:
- Web design & development (Wordpress, Squarespace, WooCommerce, Kajabi, HTML, CSS)
- Adobe After Affects and Adobe Premiere Pro: Video editing & Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Logo Design
- Print Media: Flyers, posters, postcards.
- Digital Graphics: Banners, Graphics and ads.
- SVG Animation
Thank you for Looking at my Profile, let me know if I can create something for you. Our website:https://dijestdesigns.com/
Hourly rate:$30.00
My Portfolio:
A2 Coffee Poster
https://www.strataltllc.com/
My client wanted two Squarespace websites. He wanted clean and modern sites, I also added some custom code to his site (html, css & javascript). I also made him some infographics. https://www.subteratraining.com was the other website.
https://www.subteratechnology.com
My Client wanted a Wordpress Website built.
http://east.cpcfbattle.com/
My Client wanted a redesign of his logo.
https://www.footballintell.eu/
My Client wanted a Yoga Website, with Mindbody plugin integrated into her site. I've also added some additional custom code for some of her other pages.
https://www.thekulaproject.com/
Video Profile:
Contact Us:
Location:Johannesburg,South Africa
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Mat Weighing Auto Stuffing Press

Passenger Vehicle
• Servo mat sorting and transfer facility with 2 or 4 mat cartridges
• Mat scale with transfer to wrapper
• 3-5 position mat buffer
• Offline auto wrapper with transfer to press
• Servo stuffing press
• Auto can rotation (option)

Commercial Vehicle
• Servo mat sorting and transfer facility with 4 mat cartridges
• Mat scale with transfer to wrapper
• 3-5 position mat buffer
• Offline auto wrapper with transfer to press
• Servo stuffing press
• Auto can rotation (option)
About Us:
At Jendamark Automation there is only one thing we seek to understand better than machines and that is people. We make it our business to get to know the people we deal with, to understand their expectations and their needs, and to gain intimate knowledge of their long-term goals so that we can align our solutions to meet client expectations.
Couple this commitment to our clients with over 25 years experience in Turnkey Projects and developing Special Purpose Machinery, and it is clear why we are pioneers in the field of providing world-class production lines and assembly facilities. Our range of capabilities allows for a complete process from conceptual to final design, manufacture, assembly, software engineering, commissioning and training with after sales service and support. As Southern African agents for a number of international companies, Jendamark Automation has a competent and successful sales team with representatives’ countrywide. Our Technical Training facility completes the circle of the world-class services provided by Jendamark Automation.
Contact us:
International Head Office
South Africa
76 York Road
North End
Port Elizabeth
6001
[email protected]
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Jendamark’s standardised canning machines can easily be arranged to form manual, semi-auto or fully automated canning lines.

Canning Lines
Standard Canning Modules
Jendamark’s range of standard canning modules can be configured in various ways on a production line to create a customised canning solution that meets the customer’s exact specifications.
Jendamark’s standardised canning machines can easily be arranged to form manual, semi-auto or fully automated canning lines. Whether the process is GBD or non-GBD controlled, post sizing (soft stuff) or pre-sizing (hard stuff), Jendamark has a solution. Our machines are proven in industry and cater for both passenger and commercial vehicle ranges.
Economy Canning Modules
For customers seeking a simplified, cost-effective canning solution, Jendamark’s Econo line delivers a general option where less flexibility is required. Multiple modules are combined in a standard configuration and mounted on a single base plate.
Machine offerings in this range include the Econo Shrinker and the new Econo Measuring Machine.
About Us:
At Jendamark Automation there is only one thing we seek to understand better than machines and that is people. We make it our business to get to know the people we deal with, to understand their expectations and their needs, and to gain intimate knowledge of their long-term goals so that we can align our solutions to meet client expectations.
Couple this commitment to our clients with over 25 years experience in Turnkey Projects and developing Special Purpose Machinery, and it is clear why we are pioneers in the field of providing world-class production lines and assembly facilities. Our range of capabilities allows for a complete process from conceptual to final design, manufacture, assembly, software engineering, commissioning and training with after sales service and support. As Southern African agents for a number of international companies, Jendamark Automation has a competent and successful sales team with representatives’ countrywide. Our Technical Training facility completes the circle of the world-class services provided by Jendamark Automation.
Our Accreditations:

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Certificate

ISO 9001 : 2015 Certificate
Quality Management System

ISO 9001 : 2015 CertificateQuality Management System
Contact us:
International Head Office
South Africa
76 York Road
North End
Port Elizabeth
6001
[email protected]
Tel: +27 41 391 4700
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Jendamark has years of experience in engine assembly, from standalone machines to complete assembly lines.



Engine Assembly Systems
With innovation at the forefront of everything we do, the concepts we develop and projects we deliver on, are nothing short of extraordinary. Our products meet the demands of the complex engine assembly process, and ensure the flexibility to meet the needs of our individual customers, while attaining a high level of quality and safety.
Jendamark has years of experience in engine assembly, from standalone machines to complete assembly lines. As the internal combustion engine is evolving, so is our technology, while keeping the modularity. Our cost effective, turn-key solutions are designed to meet the increasing demand for standardized machinery. And our global footprint means our customers can have peace of mind, knowing that our expert teams are readily available.
About Us:
At Jendamark Automation there is only one thing we seek to understand better than machines and that is people. We make it our business to get to know the people we deal with, to understand their expectations and their needs, and to gain intimate knowledge of their long-term goals so that we can align our solutions to meet client expectations.
Couple this commitment to our clients with over 25 years experience in Turnkey Projects and developing Special Purpose Machinery, and it is clear why we are pioneers in the field of providing world-class production lines and assembly facilities. Our range of capabilities allows for a complete process from conceptual to final design, manufacture, assembly, software engineering, commissioning and training with after sales service and support. As Southern African agents for a number of international companies, Jendamark Automation has a competent and successful sales team with representatives’ countrywide. Our Technical Training facility completes the circle of the world-class services provided by Jendamark Automation.
Our Accreditations:

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Certificate

ISO 9001 : 2015 Certificate
Quality Management System

ISO 9001 : 2015 CertificateQuality Management System
Contact us:
International Head Office
South Africa
76 York Road
North End
Port Elizabeth
6001
[email protected]
Tel: +27 41 391 4700
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Jendamark has extensive experience with modular axle assembly lines. From pressing operations, to tightening systems



Axle Assembly Systems
The axle has evolved from a simple torsion beam, to a complex multi-link system, while modern axles include inverters and electric motors, as the push for hybrid and electric vehicles takes flight.
Jendamark has extensive experience with modular axle assembly lines. From pressing operations, to tightening systems; manual to automatic operations; our innovative solutions are sure to meet any requirement. Cost effective, turn-key products delivered globally, we specialize in Front and Rear Axle Assembly Lines, including Corner/Knuckle Assembly.
About Us:
At Jendamark Automation there is only one thing we seek to understand better than machines and that is people. We make it our business to get to know the people we deal with, to understand their expectations and their needs, and to gain intimate knowledge of their long-term goals so that we can align our solutions to meet client expectations.
Couple this commitment to our clients with over 25 years experience in Turnkey Projects and developing Special Purpose Machinery, and it is clear why we are pioneers in the field of providing world-class production lines and assembly facilities. Our range of capabilities allows for a complete process from conceptual to final design, manufacture, assembly, software engineering, commissioning and training with after sales service and support. As Southern African agents for a number of international companies, Jendamark Automation has a competent and successful sales team with representatives’ countrywide. Our Technical Training facility completes the circle of the world-class services provided by Jendamark Automation.
Our Accreditations:

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Certificate

ISO 9001 : 2015 Certificate
Quality Management System

ISO 9001 : 2015 CertificateQuality Management System
Contact us:
International Head Office
South Africa
76 York Road
North End
Port Elizabeth
6001
[email protected]
Tel: +27 41 391 4700
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Differential Assembly Systems

The differential has been around for almost a century, and the basic design is still the same, however, modern vehicles require quiet, strong, and reliable differentials, resulting in a complex design. The result is a sophisticated assembly process. From intricate gauging to highly accurate measurement systems, our innovative solutions ensure accurate and repeatable assembly with the highest quality.
Jendamark specialize in standardized machines, adaptable to our customer’s requirements. Projects delivered globally, are a testament that the technology we deliver is of the highest quality, and safety standards.
About us:
At Jendamark Automation there is only one thing we seek to understand better than machines and that is people. We make it our business to get to know the people we deal with, to understand their expectations and their needs, and to gain intimate knowledge of their long-term goals so that we can align our solutions to meet client expectations.
Couple this commitment to our clients with over 25 years experience in Turnkey Projects and developing Special Purpose Machinery, and it is clear why we are pioneers in the field of providing world-class production lines and assembly facilities. Our range of capabilities allows for a complete process from conceptual to final design, manufacture, assembly, software engineering, commissioning and training with after sales service and support. As Southern African agents for a number of international companies, Jendamark Automation has a competent and successful sales team with representatives’ countrywide. Our Technical Training facility completes the circle of the world-class services provided by Jendamark Automation.
Our Accreditations:

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Certificate

ISO 9001 : 2015 Certificate
Quality Management System

ISO 9001 : 2015 CertificateQuality Management System
Contact us:
International Head Office
South Africa
76 York Road
North End
Port Elizabeth
6001
[email protected]
Tel: +27 41 391 4700
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Ghanaian CONFESS Nigeria Jollof Is The Best!
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The best way to accelerate the speed to git clone repositories of github
Many users ask me how to clone or download repositories of github faster. today,I would like talk my experience
1. Download Switch Host this software first , Address is https://github.com/oldj/SwitchHosts/releases ,install it on your own computer
2. copy this link (press these two keys on your computer : command+c on mac or controal +c on windows)
3.. add this command to your switch host software . Please see as follows:

you can also see it on youtube:
4. turn that button right side of github host to green . Ok you all done it .
now git clone https://github.com/torvalds/linux.git
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1. Download Switch Host this software first , Address is https://github.com/oldj/SwitchHosts/releases ,install it on your own computer
2. copy this link (press these two keys on your computer : command+c on mac or controal +c on windows)
[url=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Mosiki/github/master/github_hosts.txt]https://raw.githubusercontent. ... s.txt[/url]
3.. add this command to your switch host software . Please see as follows:

you can also see it on youtube:
4. turn that button right side of github host to green . Ok you all done it .
now git clone https://github.com/torvalds/linux.git
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FANUC ROBOSHOT is a Highly Reliable, High Performance and High Precision Plastic Injection Moulding Machine.

FANUC ROBOSHOT is a Highly Reliable, High Performance and High Precision Plastic Injection Moulding Machine.
Video:
Key Features:
FANUC 31iB CNC Control
Large 15 inch touch panel display
Precise metering control
Additional servo axis control
Al Mould protection
Backflow monitor
Bad parts reject function
Pre-injection function (Air venting over parting line)
FANUC SA Headquarters:
Address:
17 Loper Ave, Aeroport Industrial Estates, Isando,Johannesburg, South Africa
P.O. Box 219, Isando, 1600
GPS: S 26°7.487′, E 28°12.730′
Contact Numbers:
Tel: +27 11 392 3610
Fax: +27 11 392 3615
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