Warren Basterfield

Senior Systems Architect | Hardware Integration Expert

30+ Years Experience. Bridging the gap between Enterprise Software (C#, SQL) and Hardware (IoT, CCTV, Access Control). Expert in designing mission-critical systems for Logistics, Mining, and Security sectors.

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Technical Arsenal

Core Development

C# (.NET) - 23 Years MSSQL - 29 Years Delphi Java EE ANSI C (AVR/PIC)

Web Technologies

Blazor ASP.NET HTML5 / CSS3 Bootstrap DevExpress

Hardware Integration

CCTV (RTSP/ONVIF) Access Control (HID) Vehicle Tracking (GPS) IoT / Raspberry Pi Biometrics

Architecture & Data

System Architecture PostgreSQL RabbitMQ MSMQ Rest APIs

Featured Projects

Selected complex integrations delivering high-value business outcomes.

DiMOS - Digital Monitoring of Ships

AI • Sensors • Condition Monitoring

UK Government Funded: Architected a software platform for the prescriptive maintenance of ship components. Replaced failing AI modules with custom heuristic algorithms to process real-time sensor data for early fault detection.

Retail NVR & POS Integration

Java • Linux • RTSP • POS Data

Developed a custom Network Video Recorder that links live Point-of-Sale transaction data with video streams. Allows auditors to query specific transactions (e.g., "Void Item") and instantly play back the relevant footage.

Mooikloof Security Estate

LPR • Access Control • CCTV Integration

Integrated License Plate Recognition (LPR) with the estate's access control database. The system tracks vehicle movement to specific units and automatically alerts security of unauthorized zone entries.

Spar Retail Data Sync

Database Reverse Engineering • API • ZOHO

Middleware solution that syncs legacy back-end database (Sigma) sales and stock levels with modern cloud platforms. Pushes live data to ZOHO for reporting and WooCommerce for online inventory management.

Professional Experience

Principal Systems Architect

Daxicare CC (Independent Consultant)

2014 - Present

Specialized consultancy for complex hardware/software integration. Delivering custom solutions for Security Estates, Retail chains (Spar), and International Marine monitoring projects. Full lifecycle development from requirement gathering to deployment.

Senior Developer

Orbtech \ Celtrak

2008 - 2014

Lead developer for vehicle tracking administration systems. Built the "MEMS" system for Massmart, featuring load planning imports, real-time "Late Delivery" warnings, and geo-fencing alerts.

Senior Developer

Lamproom Solutions

2005 - 2007

Built asset management tracking systems for mining equipment. Integrated tracking components with mine time-recording and access control to ensure safety compliance (preventing underground access without tested equipment).

Previous Roles (Hardware & Firmware)

Orbtech, IXchange, Saco

1994 - 2005

Orbtech: Firmware developer for Buddi vehicle tracking (GPS/3G).
IXchange: Head developer for "Order Logic" inventory optimization.
Saco: Hardware technician and software development for access control systems.

Education

Wits Technicon (1992-1993): Electrical Engineering Light Current T2 & T3 (Telkor Bursary)
Vaal Triangle Technicon (1991): Electrical Engineering Light Current T1
Matriculation (1990): English, Afrikaans, Math, Science, Biology, Geography