Summary
Luke Pothier is a Senior Software Engineer based in the Western Cape, South Africa, bringing nine years of practical experience designing and shipping web applications. He currently drives engineering work at cargo.one after progressing from developer to Head of Development at Full Stack (Pty) Ltd, demonstrating strong hands-on leadership across the full software lifecycle. Luke blends product-focused engineering with team coaching, able to move from architectural decisions to day-to-day delivery. His academic background in social sciences gives him an unusual edge in user-centered thinking and cross-functional communication. Active on GitHub, he maintains a public presence that complements his production experience and suggests a continuous commitment to craft and learning. Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic problem-solver who balances technical rigor with clear, collaborative communication.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelors, SOCIAL SCIENCES, Bachelors, SOCIAL SCIENCES at University of Cape Town