WeBill Dev Deep Dive — Ashley Ngoetjana
Every week we will place one of our team in the spot light and get to know them a little bit better. This week we sat down with Ashley, front end mobile developer in the house!
Where were you born and where did you grow up?
I was born on Mokopane, Mokopane is the township just before Polokwane. I was born there. I was raised there. I went to primary school there as well. I was born in Limpopo basically.
What was the first job you can remember you ever wanted to do?
I wanted to be an architect. I tried that. Didn’t go so well and here I am.
When did you realise that you wanted to be a developer?
That was in grade eleven. I liked playing on the computer a lot and got bored of moving folders and creating stuff with paint. I wanted to take computers and see what is possible. I wanted to start creating apps.
What is your favourite Dev Tool?
Github because it is free and connects a lot of developers. You can learn and improve your coding by looking at other developer’s code and how it is written & structured.
How does being a developer and being in a relationship go together?
It has it’s challenges. I spend a lot of time coding and trying to improve my coding abilities.
You are known as the posh one in the office? What are some of your favourite clothing brands/stores.
I don’t like to go to stores. I prefer shopping online. Favourite online store would be Superbalist. Sometimes Takalot. My favourite brand is Adidas. And I like white shirts a lot.
Do you game? What is your favourite game?
I used to. Haven’t played on my console in about 2 months. My favourite game franchise is Far Cry.
Do you play sport and what?
I used to play soccer and basketball in high school and some social five-a-side on Sundays.
Your favourite app on your home screen?
Whatsapp.
If you weren’t developing what would you be doing?
I would probably be an architect. lol!