Hello!
I’m Thaabit
Arend
Web Designer | Web Developer | Content Creator
About me
My Hobbies / Interests Includes:
Handling a youtube channel.
Doing anything with my wife.
Technology and gaming.
Always upskilling myself.
Bootcamp and keeping fit.
Indoor soccer.
Visiting nature reserves.
Watching movies / series / anime.
Web Designer | Web Developer | Content Creator with a passion.
Thank you for taking your time to visit my portofolio. I am an experienced Web designer, Web developer and Content Creator. I have 10 years experience in the I.T field and I am a hardworking, open-minded person who sees things in new and diverse perspectives. I am an individual who strives in always doing my utmost best in any given situation or working environment. My objectives are to do the best I can, to reach expert level in whatever I do.
Experience
04/2026 - Present
04/2026 - Present
Web Developer | Full-time
As a Web Developer, I am responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining custom-built dealership websites to ensure high performance, reliability, and an excellent user experience. My role includes troubleshooting technical issues, implementing data layers for analytics and advertising tracking, and developing CMS API integrations for vehicle stock management, lead tracking, and form synchronization. I work extensively with WordPress, Elementor, custom child themes, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to create bespoke website functionality and scalable solutions. Additionally, I collaborate closely with design, marketing, and advertising teams to deliver technically robust websites that support business objectives and digital growth.
01/2020 - Present
01/2020 - Present
Web Developer | Full-time
I maintain VPS servers in ubuntu, I generally update any extensions / run malware scans and check the health of the servers. I have extensive experience with troubleshooting websites that are completely broken, generally 403/404/502/503 errors. Furthermore, I can completely sweep website databases and files from all malware and restore it to the original state. I also fix any SSL errors that may occur. I have been doing work in Webflow and Figma aswell.
12 /2019 - Present
12 /2019 - Present
Content Creator | Part-time
I am GamerBitto. This is my YouTube Channel that I partake in, in my free time. I create playthrough’s on the hardest difficulty, assist viewers with games they are stuck on or struggling with and respond to any queries. I record my gaming sessions progress and post them online via different social media channels including YouTube and Instagram. I take this as a hobby and hope to grow and increase my current viewership.
10/2017 - Present
10/2017 - Present
Website Designer | Full-time
I generally deal with UK Based clients however, sometimes it is clients from all over the world. I liaise directly with clients and conduct a website briefing with them to discuss what they would like to achieve, build towards, and to provide them with any tips and advice on what they request of me regarding their website. My general duties consist of building/maintaining clients websites, doing basic SEO and to ensure that websites are mobile friendly. The platforms are custom build CRM and WordPress.
04/2015 - 10/2017
04/2015 - 10/2017
Website Designer | Full-time
I designed websites for local businesses in Joomla, open cart and Ecommerce websites within Joomla and WordPress. Furthermore, I have also done custom coding and functions in regards to client requests.
02/2014 - 03/2015
02/2014 - 03/2015
Junior Web Developer | Full-time
I designed websites from scratch or when clients requested templates I would incorporate them. We usually worked in WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Open cart, Custom PHP websites and Custom CMS Systems. I maintained websites, checked performance and pending plugins/themes updates. I have done google analytics, SEO and keyword research. Furthermore, I have designed graphical work such as newsletters, flyers, email signatures and logos. At the time, Adobe Flash was still added to the cc suit, I did flash programs for clients that was then added to a CD which I did the cover for as well. Furthermore, I have done email setup and troubleshooting thereof. Lastly, by clients requests, I have also done custom coding for them.
06/2013 - 04/2014
06/2013 - 04/2014
Sales Assistant | Casual
I was a cashier and a sales person in the outdoor, gadgets, shoes and men’s clothing department.
02/2011 - 02/2012
02/2011 - 02/2012
Sales Assistant | Casual
I was a cashier and worked the gift wrapping department and product returns department.
Education & SKills
Skills
UX/UI Design
Website Troubleshooting
Technical Support
Usability Testing
Graphic Design
CMS Enviroments
Webflow
Figma
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Office 365
Ubuntu Server Setup
VPS Setup
Email Setup and Troubleshooting
Ecommerce Stores
Javascript
PHP
HTML
mySQL
Malware Removal
Multi-site Troubleshooting
Multi-site Setup
SEO
Team Player
Problem Solver
Data Layer Implementation
Website Performance Optimization
Custom Theme & Child Theme Development
REST API Integrations
Google Tag Manager
College of Cape Town
MSITA Developer
01/2013 – 01/2014
- HTML5 (Hyper Text Mark-up Language)
- CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
- Javascript Programming
- C#.Net Programming
- Python3 Programming
- Bootstrap & JQuery
- SQL Database Development
- Adobe™ Photoshop
- Digital Portfolio Development
Western Cape Government
Emergency first aid
01/2012- 03/2012
- Level One Emergency First Aid
Northlink College
Engineering Access Program
01/2011- 01/2012
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E/N Communication
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E/N Engineering Drawing
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E/N Engineering Science
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E/N Engineering Mathematics
Livingstone High School
Matric
2010
- English
- Afrikaans
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Life Sciences
- History
- Life Orientation
Recent Work
Hovering over the images of my work scrolls the entire home page of that website.
Vasstechnik
HQ Pub
stitched Up Ink
X-Sat TV
References
Get in touch with me
Phone
+27 (0) 66 2172 948
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa