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Simon Banda: software engineer, designer and applied-AI consultant

Simon Banda is an independent consultant who has been turning ideas into digital products since 2010. A software engineer with deep experience in design and marketing, he builds websites, e-commerce stores, mobile apps, AI agents and workflow automation for startups, businesses and organisations in South Africa and around the world.

What does Simon Banda do?

Simon Banda helps businesses go from an idea to a working digital product, and then grow it. He handles corporate and digital strategy, website and e-commerce development, iOS and Android apps, UX/UI design and branding, and digital marketing including SEO and social media. On the AI side he designs conversational chatbots and AI agents that capture, qualify and convert leads around the clock, automates repetitive processes with AI and RPA, and applies natural language processing, computer vision and data science where they add measurable value. He also works with AR/VR, blockchain and IoT, and with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Clients get one accountable expert across strategy, engineering, design and marketing instead of coordinating several agencies. His motto, "Turning dreams to goals and goals to reality", sums up a customer-centric way of working: clear proposals, managed delivery and a focus on the strategic value of every project.

Services

Website design and development: From same-day single-page sites to fully custom websites with SEO, security and ongoing maintenance, plus hosting and domain registration.
E-commerce stores: Online stores on Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop and BigCommerce, with payment gateways, vendor portals and marketing features.
Mobile app development: iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native and Ionic apps, from business apps to delivery, grocery and restaurant platforms, published to the Apple App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery and Microsoft Store.
AI agents, chatbots and automation: Conversational AI and AI agents that capture and qualify leads 24/7, AI process automation and RPA, natural language processing, computer vision and speech solutions.
UX/UI design and branding: User research, wireframes, interactive prototypes and brand-aligned interface design, plus logos and business identity.
Digital marketing and SEO: Search engine optimisation, social media management, content and copywriting, email marketing and pay-per-click campaigns.
Strategy and innovation consulting: Startup ideation and validation, technical feasibility, market entry, digital transformation and technology roadmaps.
Data, cloud and emerging technology: Data analytics and engineering, cloud migration and security on AWS and Azure, DevOps, IoT, AR/VR and blockchain.
Quality assurance and testing: Functional, performance, security and cross-device testing, test strategy and quality audits.

How does a project with Simon work?

Discovery: the user story, asking the questions behind the idea.
Prototype and wireframes to agree on the flow early.
Feature set, prioritised for launch.
UX/UI design.
Development in iterations, with regular reviews.
Beta release to a limited group of users.
Launch, then ongoing support and improvement.

Who does Simon work with?

Startups, growing businesses, enterprises, NGOs and government in eCommerce and retail, fintech and banking, insurance, eLearning and education, health and medical, HR, transport and logistics, delivery and on-demand apps, government, energy, real estate, automotive and car rental, travel, tourism and hospitality, media and entertainment, social networking, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, sports and fitness, and facility management.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon Banda?

Simon Banda is an independent consultant, software engineer, designer and applied-AI strategist who has delivered digital solutions since 2010. He works directly with clients across strategy, engineering, design and marketing, and is the person behind simonbanda.com.

Can Simon Banda build an AI agent or chatbot for my business?

Yes. Simon builds conversational AI chatbots and AI agents that answer customer questions, capture and qualify leads around the clock and hand over to your team, as well as AI-powered process automation. Custom AI tools and integrations are quoted after a consultation, because the right solution depends on your data, systems and goals. The assistant on simonbanda.com is a working example: it answers in all 11 of South Africa's official languages.

Does Simon Banda build mobile apps for iOS and Android?

Yes. Simon designs and develops native and cross-platform apps with Flutter, React Native and Ionic, and publishes them to the Apple App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery and Microsoft Store. Projects follow a clear process from user story and wireframes to iterative development, beta testing and launch.

How much does a website, app or AI project cost?

Simon offers packages that range from same-day website designs to custom e-commerce, mobile apps and AI systems, and every price depends on scope. Visitors in South Africa are quoted in South African rand and everyone else in US dollars. The AI assistant on the site explains the current packages, and anything custom is quoted after a discovery call.

Does Simon Banda work with clients outside South Africa?

Yes. Simon serves clients in South Africa and worldwide; clients outside South Africa are quoted in US dollars.

How do I hire Simon Banda?

Use the "Let's build" form on simonbanda.com to book a discovery call, or leave your name, email and request with the AI assistant in the AI Innovation Lab. Simon replies within one business day.

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