Toolkit

My fascination with technology began in 1977, when I built my first computer. I’ve been managing computer systems since 1983, from mainframes to today’s dedicated servers. I also personally develop and maintain more than 60 websites.

Having worked with countless technologies across numerous platforms, I’ve learnt that staying at the cutting edge requires balancing proven reliability with emerging innovation.

I don’t blindly follow mainstream trends. I research, experiment, test and adopt what genuinely works for me.

Over the decades, I’ve developed a carefully refined and organised technology stack, much like a master mechanic’s workshop: every tool has its place, everything is within easy reach, and efficiency is built into the system.

Clutter breeds complexity. Complexity wastes time. And wasted time undermines productivity.

That philosophy is the foundation of ZaGenie — my curated collection of technology, tools, resources and workflows, brought together into a practical productivity ecosystem.

The name combines ZA, South Africa’s ISO country code, with the concept of a Genie — a resourceful assistant, always at hand.

ZaGenie isn’t about having the latest technology for its own sake. It’s about making technology work for you, rather than the other way around.

Rather than keeping nearly five decades of accumulated experience to myself, I’m sharing the tools, knowledge and workflows I’ve developed and refined over the years.

Explore my technology toolkit and discover the ZaGenie ecosystem.