Hayward Van Biljon
About Hayward Van Biljon
Hayward Van Biljon is a Principal Backend Engineer with extensive experience in software development and integration. He has held various roles at notable companies in South Africa, including Old Mutual, Nedbank, Sanlam, and Siemens.
Work at Backbase
Hayward Van Biljon serves as a Principal Backend Engineer at Backbase. In this role, he focuses on backend development, contributing to the company's digital banking solutions. His expertise in backend engineering supports the development of robust applications that enhance user experiences in financial services.
Previous Employment History
Hayward Van Biljon has a diverse work history in the financial and technology sectors. He worked at Old Mutual South Africa as a Senior Java Consultant and Integration Specialist from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he was employed at Sanlam, where he held the positions of Senior Java Consultant and Team Lead from 2013 to 2015, and earlier as Team Lead and Integration Specialist from 2010 to 2013. His career also includes a brief stint at Nedbank in 2000 as an IT System Image Processing specialist and a contract developer role at Siemens for three months in the same year.
Education and Expertise
Hayward Van Biljon studied at the University of South Africa from 2001 to 2004, where he developed a strong foundation in computer science and software engineering. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for backend development and integration, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within the financial industry.
Background
Hayward Van Biljon has extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly in the financial sector. His career spans over two decades, during which he has worked in various capacities, including team leadership and integration specialization. His work experience in South Africa includes significant roles at notable companies, contributing to his expertise in software development and system integration.