Ryan Krull
About Ryan Krull
Ryan Krull is a Director of Development at Backbase, with extensive experience in software engineering and development. He has held various positions in notable companies, including BHP Billiton, Accenture, and Standard Bank Group, and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field.
Work at Backbase
Ryan Krull has been serving as the Director of Development at Backbase since 2021. In this role, he focuses on overseeing development initiatives and enhancing the company's digital banking solutions. His position is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Prior to this role, he held the position of Engineering Manager at Backbase since 2019, where he contributed to various engineering projects and team leadership efforts.
Professional Background
Ryan Krull has a diverse professional background in the technology and banking sectors. He began his career as a Programmer at Accenture from 2000 to 2001, followed by a role as a Senior Analyst Programmer at the same company from 2003 to 2006. He worked as an Oracle Technical Consultant at BI Planning Services for five months in 2006. His experience includes positions as a Process Specialist at BHP Billiton and a Solutions Architect at EPI-USE Africa, where he worked for six years.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Krull studied Information Technology at Port Elizabeth Technikon, where he achieved a National Diploma in Information Technology (NDIP IT) from 1997 to 1999. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in developing Java-based server-side applications, particularly in large-scale Retail ERP implementations and consumer-facing banking applications.
Achievements
Ryan Krull has received notable recognition for his contributions in the field. He was awarded the 'Mark of Excellence – Software Engineering' at Standard Bank in 2017 for implementing Blue/Green – Active/Active deployment and operational capability in the digital channels space. Additionally, he received the 'Innovation Excellence Award' in 2012 for his work on the CEMS project at MTN, highlighting his impact on innovation and technology solutions.
Current Role at Standard Bank Group
In addition to his role at Backbase, Ryan Krull has been working as a Technical Lead at Standard Bank Group since 2016. His responsibilities include leading technical teams and overseeing the development of banking solutions within the Johannesburg Area, South Africa. His dual roles demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology in both banking and development sectors.