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Deon De Klerk

CTO
Cape Town

Summary

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CTO and COO

Becoming Technologies (Startup)
01.2021 - Current
  • Mentored employees at all levels within the organization to support their professional development goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional departments to optimize workflow and enhance communication channels.
  • Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Partnered with HR on employee engagement initiatives that enhanced workplace morale while reducing turnover rates.
  • Facilitated regular leadership meetings to discuss progress on strategic goals, identify opportunities for improvement, and address challenges proactively.
  • Negotiated key partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders for improved collaboration and resource allocation.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Influenced company culture by promoting core values like integrity, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and excellence throughout daily operations.
  • Developed high-performing teams through effective hiring, training, and performance management strategies.
  • Oversaw the development of new products or services from conception to market launch.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.

Senior Software Engineer and Head of IT

Last Man Stands Global
01.2015 - 12.2020
  • Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
  • Optimized code performance for improved user experience and system efficiency.
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
  • Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
  • Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in Dot Net Environment and working to improve overall team performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience and good hands-on programming experience C#.
  • Promoted technical leadership to entry-level and junior engineers in complex enterprise system environment.
  • Practiced and encouraged respectful and transparent communication in interactions.

Senior C# Software Engineer

Solution Server
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
  • Optimized code performance for improved user experience and system efficiency.
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
  • Conducted thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring optimal software performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions.
  • Led architecture discussions, driving innovation in software design and implementation strategies.
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
  • Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using C# and Dot Net Core.
  • Tested troubleshooting methods and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge base for support team use.

Education

No Degree - BCA Foundation in Business Analysis

Business Change Academy
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Greek New Testament

North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Data-driven decision-making

Additional Information

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Enneagram

No 6 - The Loyalits

Languages

Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Cricket

Padel

Reading Fiction and Fantasy

Playing fortnight with my kids

Sustainable Farming

Ecommerce

Timeline

CTO and COO

Becoming Technologies (Startup)
01.2021 - Current

Senior Software Engineer and Head of IT

Last Man Stands Global
01.2015 - 12.2020

Senior C# Software Engineer

Solution Server
01.2010 - 12.2014

No Degree - BCA Foundation in Business Analysis

Business Change Academy
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Greek New Testament

North West University
04.2001 -

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