About Me
Hello, I'm Charles aka Chuck, a digital maker, culinary enthusiast, and artist hailing from the Cape. My enthusiasm is rooted in creating engaging digital experiences and developing practical, user-focused interfaces. As a chef, I explore various culinary traditions, merging classic recipes with inventive tastes that astonish and please the palate. Through my artwork, I produce visual and auditory creations that trigger feelings and ignite significant dialogues. With a foundation that nurtures a profound respect for diversity and abstract art, I aim to connect with those who embrace a journey of discovery and imagination. Together, let's embark on a path of creativity and transformation that honors the richness of diverse viewpoints and experiences.
My Journey
I’ve been obsessed with how things work since I was a kid taking electronics apart on the kitchen table. That curiosity pulled me into tech: first tinkering with hardware, then teaching myself HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and eventually building full-stack products like Chef Trek, Tem_Vaga, and SpeakEasy World. Today I use that same “take it apart, understand it, rebuild it better” mindset to design and ship real-world apps for the web and Web3.
Experience
Professional Work History
Freelance Software Engineer & Product Designer
Design and ship web applications end-to-end, from UX flows and UI design to database modeling and deployment. Recent projects include Chef Trek (kitchen operations), Tem_Vaga (WhatsApp-based scheduling SaaS), SpeakEasy World (English-learning platform), and Web3 prototypes for NFTs, royalties, and document verification.
Digital & Content Projects
Worked on web content and digital operations for small businesses, helping them modernize their sites, streamline workflows, and connect their real-world services to online platforms.
