References

Great products are built through strong collaboration. I’ve had the privilege of working with talented teams, visionary leaders, and skilled professionals across multiple industries.

Below, you’ll find references from people I’ve worked with -founders, executives, engineers, designers, and stakeholders – who can speak to my approach, leadership, and impact.

If you’d like to connect with any of them for further insights, feel free to reach out.

Leaders & Mentors

Mark Slingsby

Chief Technology Officer

I had the opportunity to work under Mark at RSAWEB for about three years until 2016, where I learned a lot about scaling tech-driven businesses.

Willem van Biljon

Chief Executive Officer

My time working with Willem at Takealot was fast-paced and insightful. I reported to him for around a year until 2018, focusing on e-commerce growth.

Gareth Quin

Chief Technology Officer

I worked closely with Gareth at Bidvest Life for about three years until 2021, during which I gained deep exposure to enterprise technology and product scaling.

Anita Pyke

Group Product Manager

At Healthforce, Anita was my manager for about 1.5 years until 2025. She played a key role in shaping our product strategy and team collaboration.

Colleagues & Reports

Ruan De Necker

Lead Software Engineer

Ruan and I worked closely at Healthforce, handling technical challenges daily. Our collaboration ensured smooth project delivery and impactful solutions.

Hanjo Burger

Design Lead

At Scopic, Hanjo and I partnered on multiple client products. His design expertise paired with my strategic approach made for a strong collaboration.

Paulo Conde

Business Analyst

Paulo joined Bidvest Life reporting to me before earning a promotion. I helped guide his growth, and he became a key problem-solver in the team.

Warren Green

Product Owner

While at Bidvest Life, I mentored Warren as he moved from marketing to Product Owner. His adaptability made him a natural fit for the role.

Michelle La Cock

Project Manager

Michelle and I worked together at RSAWEB within the Ramp Group. We aligned on execution and product vision, ensuring seamless project success.

Janice Ling

HR Manager

Janice and I worked together at RSAWEB and Web Africa, handling key initiatives. Her leadership made collaboration insightful and highly productive.

Nicholas Mccreath

Project Manager

Nick and I collaborated at Web Africa, supporting Development and Sales teams. Our structured approach ensured smooth project execution and delivery.

Jonothan Oaker

Sales Team Lead

Jono reported to me at Web Africa, later taking over my role. His leadership and adaptability made him a perfect fit for managing the sales team.

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