TianOS

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

    Live

    Multi-tenant SaaS platform with 14 business modules and an e-commerce API.

  • Unison Mobile

    TestFlight

    iOS app that extends Unison with mobile clocking, scanning, stocktake and employee self-service.

  • TheKitchen Mafia

    TestFlight

    Online ordering platform with Android and iOS apps, Yoco payments, Xero integration and subsidy handling.

  • Orania365

    Live

    Directory, news and marketplace web app for the town of Orania.

  • Hairstelle

    Live

    E-commerce website for Hairstelle in Newcastle.

  • Deloni

    Live

    E-commerce website built on the Unison e-commerce API, with PayFast payments.

  • Orania Sakekamer

    Live

    Website for the Orania business chamber, with a built-in auction section.

  • Monchari

    In progress

    E-commerce website for a jeweler, integrating with the Unison e-commerce API. In progress.

  • Pulsar Website

    Not started

    Company 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