History Dive

A 25+ year journey from computer technician to SaaS architect — the story behind Villiers Vision Works

25+
Years Experience
475+
Projects
170+
Reviews
6
Career Phases
1

A Developer's Journey: From WooThemes Ninja to SaaS Architect

2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Hero

14+ years of building software, 475+ projects, 150+ reviews — from WooCommerce to SaaS architect and founder of Villiers Vision Works.

From hardware technician to software architectBuilt reputation as WooCommerce expertTransitioned from support to development leadership
2

Foundations in IT & Business (2000–2011)

2011-06-30
Early Career

From computer technician to franchise and business owner in Cape Town. Building both the technical and entrepreneurial foundations that would define a career in software development.

Owned and managed multiple IT retail and service businessesOversaw accounting, logistics, stock, and supplier managementDeveloped early websites and e-commerce platforms
3

The WordPress & WooCommerce Era (2010–2014+)

2014-12-31
WordPress Era

Discovering the web platform that changed everything. From formal training and custom WordPress sites to becoming a WooCommerce Support Ninja and globally recognized Woo Worker — continuing beyond 2014 as a trusted WordPress and WooCommerce expert.

Formalized software foundation with academic certificationsProblem-solving at scaleCustom plugin & theme development
4

Codeable.io Certified Expert (2014–2018)

2018-12-31
Codeable Era

Four years as a Certified Expert Developer on Codeable.io — 170+ five-star projects, global clients, and building an unshakeable reputation for quality and trust.

Elite developer networkRigorous certification processGlobal project diversity
5

Independent Consultancy (2018–2020)

2020-12-31
Independent Era

Breaking free from platforms to build direct client relationships. From task-based development to end-to-end project delivery, including enterprise systems like Recycle POS and advanced e-commerce integrations.

Strategic project selectionLong-term client partnershipsEnterprise-scale solutions
6

From Developer to SaaS Architect (2020–2023)

2023-12-31
SaaS Era

The COVID catalyst that transformed everything. Evolving into modern stacks, multi-tenant platforms, and launching the first healthcare SaaS platforms in 2023.

Modern technology stack adoptionMulti-tenant architecture expertiseEnterprise compliance frameworks
7

Villiers Vision Works (2024 → Present)

2025-09-29
VVW Era

From solo consultancy to software company. The birth of VVW Software — specializing in embedded SPAs, custom Node.js APIs, and future-proof integrations with a consultancy-first approach.

Company formation and brandingEmbedded SPA specializationCustom Node.js API expertise
8

What Clients Say

2025-09-29
Social Proof

170+ reviews across 14 years tell the real story. From WooThemes support tickets to Codeable projects to enterprise partnerships — consistency in trust, professionalism, and results.

Cross-platform consistencyInternational client baseLong-term relationships
9

The Journey at a Glance

2025-09-29
Timeline

25+ years of evolution visualized. From IT foundations in Cape Town to SaaS architect to founder of Villiers Vision Works — a complete timeline of growth and transformation.

Continuous learning and adaptationTechnology stack evolutionGlobal client expansion
10

From Past to Future

2025-09-29
Call to Action

Every chapter built toward this moment. 25+ years of experience distilled into Villiers Vision Works — your partner for high-impact, future-proof software solutions.

Proven track record across industriesConsultancy-first approachFuture-proof solution focus