Daniel Willems

CorePilot

Product Engineer

Fist Bump

Co-Founder

TYB.AI

Ever find yourself trying to balance one kid’s endless homework with another who’s always looking for something new to do? We do too! 

That’s why, as a family, we decided to build TYB.AI, an educational platform that’s all about meeting kids where they’re at—whether they’re craving more challenges or need some extra support.

I’ve been a software developer for over a decade, and when my kids’ learning needs didn’t quite fit the typical solutions, we figured, why not create something that could? TYB.AI is designed to make learning fun, engaging, and tailored to each kid’s unique needs. It’s a family project with a big vision: to one day grow TYB.AI into a non-profit dedicated to helping kids everywhere.

This is a side venture for us, but it’s a passion we’re excited to share with other parents and educators. If you’re curious about what we’re building, or if you know a kid who could benefit from a little extra support and challenge in their learning journey, feel free to reach out.

Founder | A Dad Making Education Fun

Lanier Web Development

Ready to build that AI application? 

My team can build a prototype or a production application. 

We specializes in building custom web applications and websites. Our team of experienced developers and designers are dedicated to helping our clients build powerful, scalable websites and applications that drive business growth.

I founded the company as well as lead the development, direction, and team.

Founder | Owner

FunnelAmplified

Director Of Technology

Lead Developer

Yip Yip Inc.

Yip Yip Technologies is a web application development company.

We have helped companies with every step of the web development process. Some clients come to us with a problem. Others come to us with a vision for a solution.

I lead the development team and managed multiple clients and software projects.

Director of Technology

Luckie & Company

Helping the Luckie team tell our client's stories through web applications.  

Building responsive web application that use the latest technologies, but always with a focus on connecting with the customer.

Finished my time at Luckie as Lead Developer and architect on https://nativeamerica.travel/

Web Developer

PortraitPost

PortraitPost used metrics and intangibles to define personalities and match cultures.

Built the web application
Developed deployment pipeline

Collaborated with design and development team around the world to launch application to dozens of universities.

Supported sales and marketing
Helped the founding team with business development and customer discovery.

Left when business shutdown in 2015

Upwave Divsion of Turner Broadcasting System

Worked with the team to build a responsive web application in the health and wellness space.

Used agile methodologies such as test driven development and pair programing. 

Turner closed Upwave in May of 2014.

HealthCarrot

Tech startup in the wellness sector.

Verifying user activity to reimburse gym membership from employer. 

The goal was to incentivize healthy behavior.

Developed admin and user web platform
Built mobile application for IOS, Android and Windows phone.

Created sales and marketing strategy via web and LinkedIn.

Company eventually closed in 2014 due to pursuing new opportunities.

Co-Founder | Web Developer | Sales

Helping the aviation industry "take off" into the future with AI. (pun intended)

At CorePilot, I work on innovative solutions that empower aviation companies with AI through cutting-edge technology. I’m excited to be part of a team that’s shaping the next chapter of aviation.

I also share insights on technology, AI, education, and language—topics I’m passionate about and actively exploring. 

Outside of my full-time role, I’m building an AI-driven education platform aimed at making learning engaging and accessible for kids worldwide.

Always open to connect with people that want to talk AI, tech, and software.

Nicholas Krul Digital

I help you unlock the power and value of your connected online network.

I coach business leaders, executives, individuals and teams of employees to leverage the power of LinkedIn to improve customer acquisition and retention, attract better talent, improve brand awareness, advance their careers and generate revenue.

I've coached teams from 20+ companies across multiple industries since 2020, from some of the most prestigious brands, from South African and Europe: Sanlam, EY, TEKenable, Payslip, GPA, GIBS, Solar Africa, New Southern Energy, Rentworks, Intelys, IVECO and more...

If you are looking for a better way to reach your target market, speak to me about helping you with social media marketing strategies and a LinkedIn training program for your team.

Some of my clients ask me to help them with content creation, and this has a very high ROI for them.
They send me their ideas and I help them craft LinkedIn posts that resonate with their audience.

LinkedIn coach, trainer & mentor

Soverain Business Consulting 

I engage with clients of Soverain Business Consulting as their LinkedIn coach.

In this capacity, I help individuals on a 1:1 basis and teams in a group setting optimize their profiles, develop and grow their online networks, and create and share content - ultimately utilizing LinkedIn more effectively as a communications and business development tool.

Individuals benefit by building their personal professional brands and becoming well known in their industry.

The companies benefit by enjoying improved brand awareness and build their employer brand in the marketplace.

LinkedIn coaching specialist

Tribal Impact

In this role I provide 1-on-1 coaching to business professionals from around the world, who's companies are Tribal Impact customers.
Helping others leverage the incredible opportunities available on LinkedIn is why I do this, and it's amazing to see others realize massive personal and professional benefit.

LinkedIn & social selling coach

WheelBuilder

Since 2015 I've been serving South African cyclists with the best wheels their money can buy.

I hand-build alloy and carbon wheels for mountain bikes, gravel bikes, road bikes and e-bikes.
I work with products from some of the world's most reputable brands, including DT Swiss, Hope, Stan's NoTubes, South Industries, Nextie, Raceface, Industry Nine, Spank, Pillar Spoke and more.

Most of the parts I use are procured locally, but I often have to source from international suppliers.

I guarantee my workmanship for life, and I'm convinced that a hand-built, precision-assembled set of wheels is the best upgrade you can buy for your bike - no matter the kind of riding that you do.

Master wheel builder

McCormick Training

In my role as LinkedIn trainer, course facilitator and coach, I help individual professionals and teams acquire the knowledge and practical skills to use LinkedIn as an effective tool for personal branding & business development.

I deliver a LinkedIn training & coaching program which I have personally developed over the past few years. The content and skills I teach are founded upon my own, and independent 3rd party research.

Find information about the training at nicholaskrul.com

99% of people on LinkedIn do NOT use the platform as effectively as they could, and my aim is to help you become part of the top 1% of people on LinkedIn.

I partner with McCormick Training when their clients have a requirement, to deliver training and coaching as part of a well-established organization which also offers programs on sales, leadership and life coaching.

I regularly post about personal branding, social selling and b2b marketing.

LinkedIn Course Director

theintern-ship

I'm responsible for business development and sales, marketing and implementation of employee advocacy programs for clients in sectors such as financial services, telecoms, solar power, real estate, automotive and ICT.

My daily activity consists of proactive omni-channel sales outreach and working with clients to design and implement our managed employee advocacy program.
I am also involved in the marketing of the business through activities such as organizing events, creating online written and audio content for web and social media.

I am hands-on when it comes to delivering client presentations and training workshops, and speak at conferences and seminars relevant to digital, influencer- and socialmedia-marketing.

By adopting a structured Employee Advocacy program within your organisation, you'll achieve better employee engagement, a massive improvement in online / digital visibility, better engagement with your industry peers and customers, and experience improvements in customer acquisition and retention.

By teaching your employees how to be effective at social selling, you'll close more new business and retain more existing customers.

Business Development - Employee Advocacy

Build-a-Bike SA

I run Build-a-Bike SA as a non-profit organisation. I collect donations of unwanted bicycles and bicycle parts and build reliable bikes which I donate to less fortunate members of my local community.
For more info, please visit www.buildabikesa.com

Founder

SIS Global

I work with education institutions and help them along the journey of digital transformation, by offering student information system and ERP solutions which optimize their operations, improve student engagement and employee empowerment, and foster positive transformation of their businesses.

Business Development - Education

NEC XON

I focus on bringing XON's turnkey solution capability to the Higher Education sector. Education has a very unique set of challenges which our solutions address - cost savings, improved compliance and security, bandwidth management and a better end-user experience are key. We strive to provide the best possible ROI as we appreciate that lowering the costs associated with providing education makes access to education less expensive and more of a reality to Africa's young people.

My drive is to add value to the lives of my customers. In Higher Education this means lowering capital expenditure, decreasing operational expenses, maximising the efficient usage of resources like bandwidth, improving the experience for the users of the technology - be it the wifi, e-learning applications or whatever else. Ensuring that access to the technology in no way harms the users is also critical, especially when the users are children and young adults. Cyber security, information security and data management are hot topics which our solutions address.

I work closely with Research and Education Networks across the continent, helping to enable their establishment and growth. 

I help NEC XON leverage the incredible power of digital via social media platforms and other channels to effectively position valuable content where our customers are easily able to find and benefit from it.

Account Manager

Manage vendor relationships and partner compliance for all technologies within the Networking business unit at XON Systems. Involvement includes marketing, human resource enablement and training, interfacing with pre-sales, post-sales and technical personnel.

I am in charge of the XON digital marketing strategy and execute this within Search, Web, content syndication and Social Media.

I run the internal Networking Internship program and have helped produce numerous JNCIS and JNCIP certified engineers.

Vendor Partner Manager

In this role I managed the XON installed base of networking equipment and actively managed service renewals, spares pool inventory and support processes. I assisted with the integration of the helpdesk system used at XON for ticketing and call management.

Services Manager - Networking

NOC support engineer - Juniper routing and switching.

In this role, my first in the IT Telecoms industry, I was tasked with supporting XON's customers on a technical level and gaining experience and certifications from our key networking vendors.

NOC Engineer

Aqua Divers International

Responsible for sales and marketing efforts. Calling on customers, curation and design of marketing assets and website maintenance and design.

Sales & Marketing manager

Equipping you with smarter LinkedIn skills & strategies to grow your business & career | My posts teach you for free | Let's connect | Click my bell so you never miss a post.

You're reading this, so you're likely curious about how to turn your time on LinkedIn into tangible benefits. 💥 Well, you're in the right place! 💥

I'm a LinkedIn trainer & coach, and when you work with me, you'll gain LinkedIn skills that will put you in the top 1%, if you apply them.

I specialize in helping business leaders, individuals and teams of employees maximize the incredible potential of this platform.   

LinkedIn is a goldmine of opportunities, both for professionals and companies. 

I offer a range of services, including masterclasses, personalized coaching, and extended programs tailored for individuals and teams. 

I'll even collaborate with you to craft content that truly resonates with your target audience.

My mission is simple: 

To empower people like you to harness the immense power of LinkedIn to elevate your:

📌 Brand
📌 Profile
📌 Career
📌 Business
📌 Influence
📌 Reputation

Growing in these areas not only boosts your bottom line but also helps you attract top talent and elevate your industry standing.

Some of the companies I've had the privilege to collaborate with include Solar Africa, Sanlam, EY, TEKenable, Payslip, Global Payroll Association, GIBS Business School, Link Africa, IVECO, CIPP and many more. 

📢 Don't just take my word for it—check out the glowing recommendations from these clients at the bottom of my profile.

Consider subscribing to my weekly email newsletter, "🚀 Level-Up Your LinkedIn," at nicholaskrul.com for valuable insights and tips.

Side-hustle? Absolutely! 🚴‍♂️ 🛞
I'm a master bicycle wheel builder, and I craft hand-built wheels for cyclists countrywide - mountain bikers, gravel grinders and road-racers alike. (search wheelbuilder_sa on Instagram for pics or go to https://www.linkedin.com/company/wheelbuilder/)

When I'm not busy coaching professionals to crush it on LinkedIn or assembling the world's best wheels, you'll find me pursuing the really important things in life: spending time with my beautiful wife and sons, fishing, mountain biking and enjoying my local area's abundant natural beauty.

I attend and serve at Hope Church, with my family, in the beautiful city of George. My wife and I lead a small group for young families in Wilderness every week.

I am also an Assistant Pack Scouter, and help lead the 1st Sedgefield cub scouts pack.

My posts here provide free knowledge, advice and tips, but if you're seeking a LinkedIn intervention to fast-track your learning curve, get in touch.

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