The Journey at a Glance
Over 25 years, my career has taken me across platforms, industries, and technologies — but always with the same focus: solving problems with clean, reliable software. Here's a concise view of the journey so far:
📅 2000–2009 — IT Foundations
- Franchise owner & business owner roles at Matrix Warehouse Computers and Nerds on Site
- Worked as a computer technician and network engineer in Cape Town
- Built and repaired infrastructure: PCs, networks, and servers
- Earned certifications in PHP/MySQL, C#.NET, and C++ through UNISA and formal learning
- Foundation: Understanding the full stack from hardware to software, and how technology supports business operations
📅 2010–2014+ — WordPress & WooCommerce Era
- Entered the WordPress ecosystem as a developer
- Joined WooThemes as a WooCommerce Support Ninja
- Recognized publicly as a WooThemes Affiliated Woo Worker
- Gained global visibility and sharpened skills in plugin and theme development
- Continued building WordPress/WooCommerce sites well beyond 2014
- Key Learning: E-commerce systems, client empathy, and global support at scale
📅 2014–2018 — Codeable Certified Expert
- Accepted as a Certified Expert Developer on Codeable.io
- Completed 100+ five-star projects for clients worldwide
- Specialized in WooCommerce, integrations, and high-performance builds
- Built reputation for clear communication, reliability, and trust
- Achievement: Elite developer status with international recognition
📅 2018–2020 — Independent Consultancy
- Continued on antondevilliers.com as consultancy hub
- Delivered Recycle POS (7 branches, 350+ staff, real-time weighbridge integration)
- Expanded into e-commerce integrations (WooCommerce + Shopify + ERP/CRM)
- Focused on long-term client partnerships and end-to-end delivery
- Transitioned from developer → consultant & solution architect
- Evolution: Direct client pipeline and enterprise-scale solutions
📅 2020–2023 — SaaS Architect
- Transitioned into multi-tenant SaaS development
- Adopted modern stack: Node.js, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL, Docker
- Architected enterprise SaaS systems (billing, booking, credit systems, integrations)
- Built platforms like Rewards & Loyalty APIs, Push Notification services, and Shopify Enrollment/Subscription apps
- Began developing healthcare SaaS platforms in March 2023 (currently under development, with compliance frameworks in progress)
- Transformation: From full-stack developer → enterprise SaaS architect
📅 2023 → Present — Villiers Vision Works
- Founded VVW Software (Villiers Vision Works)
- Defined consultancy-first philosophy: Simplicity, Speed, Trust, Strategic Value
- Specializations: Embedded SPAs, Node.js APIs, Seamless Integrations
- Delivered flagship projects:
- MIA Cloud Healthcare (in-progress multi-tenant SaaS platform for patient and dentist records, with compliance readiness in progress)
- Optivest MedXpert SPA + Price Calculator (embedded WordPress apps, the first stepping stone into long-term Optivest partnership)
- Storewell Booking System (hybrid WP + React + WooCommerce vehicle booking platform)
- Vision: Scale into the go-to partner for high-impact, future-proof solutions