Self-Taught Software Developer & Entrepreneur
Specializing in diverse software solutions from web development to reverse engineering. Creating profitable applications through freelance and self-employed projects across multiple programming languages and platforms.
Explore My JourneySelf-Employed Developer
🇿🇦 South Africa
🎓 IT Distinction Graduate
🗣️ English (Native), Afrikaans
I'm Caige Payne, a self-taught software developer from South Africa with a distinguished IT background and extensive experience across multiple programming languages and platforms. My journey has been entirely self-directed - no formal company experience, just pure passion-driven development through freelance work, private projects, and self-employed ventures.
My diverse skill set spans from legitimate commercial applications to more unconventional projects that have taught me valuable lessons about software architecture, security, and system optimization. I've developed everything from websites and automation tools to complex UI applications and reverse engineering projects.
I believe in learning through doing, which has led me down many different technical paths - some conventional, others less so. This varied experience has given me a unique perspective on software development and a deep understanding of how systems work at their core level.
Currently, I'm working on my most ambitious project yet while continuing to take on selective freelance work. I prefer to let my code speak for itself rather than maintaining social media presence, though I'm planning to establish a more formal online presence soon.
Advanced LUA development for automation, scripting, and embedded systems. Extensive experience with UI development and system integration.
Comprehensive Python expertise including web development, automation bots, requests/Selenium frameworks, data processing, and UI creation.
Professional C# development for desktop applications, automation tools, and system-level programming with extensive UI development experience.
High-performance C++ programming with DirectX graphics engine experience. System-level development and performance optimization.
Low-level assembly programming and reverse engineering expertise. Deep understanding of software architecture and system vulnerabilities.
Rapid application development using Delphi for Windows applications, UI design, and database integration solutions.
Quick adaptation to new programming languages and frameworks. Staying current with emerging technologies and development paradigms.
Full-stack web development, FTP server setup, domain management, and hosting infrastructure with practical deployment experience.
Advanced automation programming including macro creation, web scraping bots, API integration, and intelligent automation systems.
Developed numerous websites and web applications for private clients. Set up and managed FTP servers, domain hosting, and web infrastructure. Created responsive, functional websites that generated revenue through direct sales and client work.
Extensive experience creating user interfaces in multiple languages. Developed desktop applications with modern, intuitive interfaces using native frameworks and custom solutions.
Deep experience in software reverse engineering and system analysis. Developed understanding of software architecture, security mechanisms, and optimization techniques through hands-on exploration.
Early experience in game modification and tool development, including wallhacks and aimbots as hobby projects. This work taught valuable lessons about graphics programming, memory management, and real-time systems.
Created sophisticated automation programs including macros, web scraping bots, and intelligent automation systems. Specialized in requests, Selenium, and custom automation frameworks.
Worked extensively with DirectX in C++ for graphics programming. Developed understanding of 3D graphics, rendering pipelines, and performance optimization in graphics applications.
Successfully used YouTube as a marketing platform to advertise and sell software products. Generated revenue through video marketing and product demonstrations, though channel is currently inactive.
Developed comprehensive understanding of malware functionality, security systems, and software vulnerabilities through research and practical analysis. This knowledge enhances my ability to create secure, robust applications.
Currently developing my most ambitious project to date - Karma. This comprehensive software solution is designed to handle multiple complex functionalities while maintaining optimal performance and efficiency. The project represents years of accumulated knowledge and experience, combining advanced programming techniques with innovative solutions.
Karma will be capable of performing many diverse tasks while remaining highly optimized and user-friendly. This project showcases the culmination of my self-taught journey and technical expertise across multiple programming languages and platforms.
I prefer to focus on my work rather than maintaining social media presence, but I'm always open to discussing interesting projects and opportunities. Currently planning to establish a more formal online presence.
caigepayne@gmail.com
Primary contact methodProfessional networking
Setting up soonCode repositories
Coming soonProduct demonstrations
Currently inactiveWork Style: Freelance & Self-Employed Projects Only
I specialize in independent work and private client projects. No formal company experience - just pure passion-driven development.