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
Facilities Management
Operations Management
Corporate Governance
Workforce Planning
Organizational Development
Strategic Partnerships
Information Technology Management
Human Resources Management
Logistics Management
Cross-functional Team Coordination
Business Analysis
Strategic Planning
Additional Information
Gallup Strength Finder:
Belief
Responsibility
Learner
Connectedness
Competition
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 -