Pieter Myburgh
About Pieter Myburgh
Pieter Myburgh is a Senior Solutions Architect at Backbase, where he has worked since 2020. Previously, he held various roles in software development and architecture at companies such as Absa Group, Barclays Investment Bank, and EOH MC Solutions.
Work at Backbase
Pieter Myburgh has been employed at Backbase as a Senior Solutions Architect since 2020. In this role, he leads proof of concept teams in implementing the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform, both on-premise and in the cloud. He is responsible for standardizing hardware sizing templates across various cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and GCP. Myburgh also assists banks' security teams with secure site-to-site VPN configuration and API exposure, ensuring compliance and security in banking operations.
Previous Experience at Absa Group
Before joining Backbase, Pieter Myburgh worked at Absa Group as a Solutions Architect and Vice President from 2018 to 2020. His role involved designing and implementing solutions that met the needs of the organization. His experience at Absa Group contributed to his expertise in the financial sector, particularly in developing banking solutions.
Career Background in Software Development
Pieter Myburgh has a diverse background in software development and architecture. He worked at Barclays Investment Bank as a Lead Developer and Solutions Architect from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he held positions at EOH MC Solutions and Sanlam, where he served as Lead Developer and Senior Software Developer, respectively. His early career included a role at Fundamental Software as a Software Developer and at Process Computing Technology as a Senior Software Developer and Manager.
Education and Expertise
Pieter Myburgh studied at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, where he earned a National Diploma in Information Technology from 2003 to 2007. He completed his high school education at Point High School, achieving Matriculation and N3 certification in entrepreneurship from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software development and solutions architecture.
Achievements in Standardization and Training
At Backbase, Pieter Myburgh has made significant contributions to the standardization of deployment strategies and hardware sizing templates. He developed automated sizing templates that reduced sizing times from hours to minutes. Additionally, he created deep dive workshops and training documentation for Frontend and Backend teams, enhancing the skills of Solution Engineers and improving overall project efficiency.