Tian Vortsman
Full-stack developer · Co-founder, Pulsar
Full-stack developer and co-founder of Pulsar. I design, build and host SaaS platforms, mobile apps and e-commerce systems.
Gauteng, South Africa · English · Afrikaans
Projects
Unison Software
LiveMulti-tenant SaaS platform with 14 business modules and an e-commerce API.
Unison Mobile
TestFlightiOS app that extends Unison with mobile clocking, scanning, stocktake and employee self-service.
TheKitchen Mafia
TestFlightOnline ordering platform with Android and iOS apps, Yoco payments, Xero integration and subsidy handling.
Orania365
LiveDirectory, news and marketplace web app for the town of Orania.
Hairstelle
LiveE-commerce website for Hairstelle in Newcastle.
Deloni
LiveE-commerce website built on the Unison e-commerce API, with PayFast payments.
Orania Sakekamer
LiveWebsite for the Orania business chamber, with a built-in auction section.
Monchari
In progressE-commerce website for a jeweler, integrating with the Unison e-commerce API. In progress.
Pulsar Website
Not startedCompany website for Pulsar. Not started.
Skills
software
Cloud & web software development, Multi-tenant SaaS architecture, E-commerce API design, iOS app development & TestFlight/App Store delivery, Software setup, configuration & payroll integrations, Third-party integrations: Xero, Yoco, PayFast
data
Microsoft SQL Server: locating instances, attaching databases, multi-client connections, backup & restore, T-SQL (DDL & DML), Database connection strings: find and repair
infrastructure
Self-hosting & cloud server setup, Networking: device discovery, network printers, debugging, Firewall configuration & port setup, Hardware: PC assembly, device builds, Microsoft 365 installation & setup, Windows administration: command line, registry
hardwareAndAccessControl
Time & attendance systems, Custom portable facial recognition devices (solely designed & built), Breathalyzer + turnstile integration for access control
design
Fusion 360, SketchUp, Blender (some)
people
Team leadership, Client training & onboarding, Technical support & client communication, Operations & staff management, Stock control & payroll admin
Experience
- Byneslaagte, Strandfontein · Subcontractor, building & maintenance · 2015 – 2019
- GSL, Christiana · Volunteer, low-cost housing · Apr – Jun 2019
- BVH (Brits Huide en Velle) · Acting Supervisor, leather · 2019 – 2020
- Easy Wash Carwash, Randburg · Manager (7 days a week) · Feb 2020 – May 2021
- Sentri Systems, Randburg · IT Support Technician, Time & Attendance · Jun 2021 – Sep 2023
- Metalyx · Self-employed, maintenance & fabrication · Sep 2023 – present
- Uniclox Pty Ltd · Installations Consultant & Software Integrations · 2023 – 2024
- Pulsar · Co-founder & Full-stack Developer · 2026 – Present