Werner Gerber
Software Engineer & Technology Leader
Cape Town
Summary
I have 10 years of experience in enterprise software development, financial systems, and large-scale system implementations. Over the past five years, I have taken on project leadership roles, including three years as Managing Director of Green Bit Technologies, where I have led software innovation and the development of scalable, high-performance solutions.
My expertise includes insurance platforms, enterprise financial systems, and data-driven solutions, including projects for large organisations such as SASOL. I have worked extensively with modelling and optimisation, ensuring that systems are efficient, scalable, and high-performing.
With a strong background in code verification, system optimisation, and large-scale data processing, I focus on building reliable, scalable software solutions that maintain system integrity and performance across different industries. My approach is practical, results-driven, and focused on delivering long-term value through technology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Director
Green Bit Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
10.2021 - Current
- Oversee software development strategy, digital transformation, and operational growth.
- Lead the architecture and validation of data-intensive systems, ensuring performance, accuracy, and security.
- Manage high-value enterprise projects, overseeing data modeling implementations and financial system integrations.
- Guide cross-functional teams in system validation, model verification, and software performance optimisation.
Team Lead / Development manager
TypeDev
Cape Town
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Working as a software engineer and rising to Team leader and development manager, my time at this company has been and still is some of the more important years I spent in software development
- My responsibilities included but were not limited to managing a team of 6 developers and QA personnel
- My main focus was on a project in financial tech, building a full insurance system stretching from client engagement to payment integration for collections through popular banks and other service providers like Pay@, Absa, and Multidata
- I furthered my career to become part of the development and implementation management team
- Tech used: Laravel, .NET Core, React.js, React Native, Vue, Flutter, Ionic, Node, MongoDB, Nginx, IIS, Docker
Software Engineer
Xtrapolate
Potchefstroom
12.2017 - 05.2019
- A bigger responsibility was gained during my time at Extrapolate
- Engineering, designing, and implementing mobile applications as well as web applications from the drawing board
- Tech used: Laravel, Vue, Angular, Ionic, Flutter
Software developer
Conceptsphere
Potchefstroom
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Employed full time while putting myself through university
- Various mobile web technologies explored and experienced building end-to-end solutions for multiple platforms
- Tech used: Laravel, Vue, Angular, JQuery, MySQL, Ionic
Software developer
Afriforte
Potchefstroom
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Working as a contractor specific to one project, building a full web application serving resellers, agents, and end-users
- Internal basic accounting and payment transaction exposure gained while being solely responsible for the project
Education
Computer Science and Information Technology - Computer Science
North-West University
South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2018
Skills
API integration
Machine learning
Scalable system designing
Applying encryption methods
Systems Analysis
Project scoping
ETL processes
Data Modelling
Cloud computing
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Managing Director
Green Bit Technologies (Pty) Ltd
10.2021 - Current
Team Lead / Development manager
TypeDev
05.2019 - 06.2021
Computer Science and Information Technology - Computer Science
North-West University
01.2018 - 12.2018
Software Engineer
Xtrapolate
12.2017 - 05.2019
Software developer
Afriforte
08.2016 - 08.2017
Software developer
Conceptsphere
03.2016 - 12.2017