Education & Professional Experience

Derek has studied at University of Cape Town in Information Technology between 1994 and 1994, then at University of South Africa (UNISA) in Computer Science between 1987 and 1987, then at University of Cape Town in Electrical Engineering between 1984 and 1985.

Derek worked for IndigoCube as Chairman (non-exec) between 2010 and Mar 2019, for Cycan as Chairman (non-exec) between Jan 2004 and Jun 2014, for CQS Technology Holdings as Group Executive, CIO, Salesforce.com Champion between Oct 2009 and Dec 2013, for LifeWorld as Strategist between Mar 2004 and Aug 2012, for Vistar as Owner between Jan 2004 and Jul 2011, for Dynamic Technology Holdings as Managing Director between Jul 2007 and Feb 2010, for DVT Gauteng as Managing Director between Jan 2004 and Jun 2007.

 Skills & Competences

Derek has the following skills : New Business Development, CRM, Project Management, Salesforce.com, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Sales, Software Development, Recruiting, Consulting, Strategy, Management, Negotiation, Cloud Computing, Marketing, Leadership.

Derek speaks the following languages : Afrikaans.

Derek has earned the following certifications : Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Developer (SU14), delivered by salesforce.com.