Summary
Allan Pead is a seasoned software architect and director with over a decade leading AD Software Systems, specializing in Azure, IoT, cross-platform mobile and desktop solutions, and architectural consulting. A multi‑time Microsoft MVP across Developer Technologies, Azure, IoT and Xamarin, he blends hands‑on engineering (C++, Python, C#) with cloud and AI services including Azure OpenAI to deliver end‑to‑end systems. He also teaches multi‑platform development at the University of the Western Cape’s Future Innovation Lab, translating industry practice into curriculum. Known for practical, platform-agnostic designs, Allan often bridges device firmware, cloud backends and mobile/desktop clients in robotics and IoT projects. Based in the Western Cape, he pairs electrical engineering roots with developer advocacy and mentoring, and retains an active focus on .NET MAUI, Blazor and Azure solutions.
12 years of coding experience