David Sampson Portfolio Site

Full Stack Software Engineer

Cloud Expert & AI Integrator

Hi there! I'm David — a software engineer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Since 2020, I've built unique web applications across various industries including e-learning, healthcare, insurance, real estate, agritech, education, retail, and SaaS, helping teams deliver reliable, production-ready products. Currently, I'm fascinated by AI-powered applications — particularly LLMs and image generation after building Nora, an AI tattoo generator for a group of UK tattoo studios.

My path has been interesting — from graduating business school in Pretoria, teaching English in Thailand to owning a vegan restaurant in Randburg — giving me perspective that extends beyond code. Drawn to software, a life long interest, I attended Van Zyl and Pritchard, completing hand-written code tests and leading my group to project success, finding us all jobs.

Outside of work, I spin the decks at local bars as a junior vibes engineer (DJ) and am a digital artist inspired by my work as a wedding photographer. I fuel my car obsession, stay sharp through boxing and running, and thrive in the energy of co-living with a collective of excellent individuals in Hyde Park, Johannesburg.

I hope to hear from you!