Francois Carstens

Francois Carstens has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Francois currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Remedy Health Media since May 2022. In the past, Francois was the Owner of The Construct Agency from January 2009 onwards, where they worked closely with high-end brands in various industries, designing brand identities and web properties. Francois also exercised critical thinking and managed multiple projects, meeting deadlines on web projects of varying sizes.

Prior to that, Francois worked as a Senior Web Developer at TEC - Telephone Electronics Corporation from March 2017 to April 2022. Francois was responsible for web development and enhancing the company's online presence during their tenure. In 2016, they attended The Iron Yard as a student for a short period.

At Lightbulb Brand Design, Francois worked as the Owner from January 2006 to December 2008. Francois collaborated with different industries, including aviation, software development, and political organizations, creating marketing strategies and launching web projects from initial ideas to successful implementation.

Furthermore, Francois served as the Head of Media and Marketing at Shofar Christian Church from January 2004 to December 2005. Francois played a pivotal role in growing the Media Department, expanding its operations to include web and commercial video production. Francois demonstrated leadership skills in managing teams, delegating tasks, and leading projects for large events with up to 12,000 attendees. Francois effectively built relationships and utilized their decision-making abilities to enhance the church's media presence.

Throughout their career, Francois has showcased a wide range of skills, including active listening, clear communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to various environments.

Francois Carstens obtained a Certificate of Course Completion in Front End Engineering with JavaScript and MVC Frameworks from The Iron Yard, Houston in 2016. Prior to that, in 1999, they earned a Licentiate degree in Theological and Ministerial Studies from ASM. In addition to their formal education, Francois Carstens has obtained several certifications, including THINK502x: Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem from edX in June 2020, THINK501x: Design Thinking Fundamentals from edX in May 2019, and MKT1x: Digital Branding and Engagement (T3 2015) from edX in December 2015.