Hennie Francis

Hennie Francis is a highly experienced Principal Engineer and Solutions Architect. He also has his own technology startup, dotcore Solutions. With over 20 years of extensive commercial experience, his journey reflects a remarkable fusion of innovation and expertise. Hennie's impressive credentials include 2 AWS Certifications and an astounding 19 Microsoft Certifications. He holds the prestigious titles of Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Technology Specialist.

CONTACT

📍 Cape Town, South Africa

SKILLS

Problem solving
Attention to details
Commercial Systems
Systems Design
Data Structures
Advance Algorithms
Achitectural Designs
Enterprise Applications
Full Stack Systems
Communication
Team Player

WORK EXPERIENCE


AWS Technical Account Manager Dec 2025 - Present

Silicon Overdrive


Senior Cloud Engineer III: Apr 2025 - Nov 2025
Senior Software Engineer III: Full Stack Solutions Architect May 2024 - Apr 2025
Analyst Developer: Front End Jul 2022 - May 2024

Capitec Bank Holdings Limited


Senior Solutions Architect April 2013 - Jun 2022

Tracer Workflow


Senior Full Stack Developer April 2013 - Feb 2022

Tracer and CQM Software International


Computer Software Developer and Support Engineer Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

CrimZone Software Solutions


Software Engineer Nov 2011 - Oct 2012

BridgeLaw

AWARDS

AWS Community Builder serverless
M365 Rockstar Award

Various archievements

ORGANIZATIONS

AWS Community Builder

Serverless (Mar 2025 - Present)

FIRST Inspires

Robotics Judge (Jan 2024 - Present)

AWS Community South Africa

Founder (Dec 2024 - Present)

AWS User Group - Cape Town

Leader Organizor (Dec 2024 - Present)

Cape Town MS Developer User Group

Member (Jan 2023 - Present)

West Suburbs - Roodepoort Neighbourhood Watch

First Responder (June 2016 - June 2022)

EDUCATION

AWS Certifications

Amazon Web Services

Various Certifications

The Linux Foundation

TOGAF® 10 - Enterprise Architecture

Torque IT

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer

CTU Training Solutions

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

AWS Community Builder

Serverless (Mar 2025 - Present)

FIRST Inspires

Robotics Judge (Jan 2024 - Present)

The AWS Community Builders program offers technical resources, education, and networking opportunities to AWS technical enthusiasts and emerging thought leaders who are passionate about sharing knowledge and connecting with the technical community.

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AWS Community South Africa

Founder (Dec 2024 - Present)

AWS User Group - Cape Town

Leader Organizor (Dec 2024 - Present)

AWS Community are community-led communies where event logistics and content is planned, sourced, and delivered by community leaders. They feature technical discussions, workshops, and hands-on labs led by expert AWS users and industry leaders from around the world.

AWS User Groups (UGs) are community-led groups where developers discuss the latest in AWS technology, learn tangible skills from like-minded peers and network with others in the AWS community. AWS User Groups events happen virtually and in-person.


Cape Town MS Developer User Group

Member (Jan 2023 - Present)

West Suburbs - Roodepoort Neighbourhood Watch

First Responder (June 2016 - June 2022)

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LANGUAGES

Afrikaans
English

Native

Full Professional Proficiency

INTERESTS

✈️ Aviation
🚙 Travel
💻 Technology
🗺 Travel
🎣 Fishing
🪂 Skydiving
🎮 Gaming
📹 Content Creator