Ilan Pillemer
About Ilan Pillemer
Ilan Pillemer serves as the Cloud Engineering Director at Brambles, where he specializes in developing cloud native platform tools using Go micro-services and Kubernetes. He has extensive experience in cloud engineering and software development, having held various technical leadership roles at CHEP and Brambles over the years.
Current Role at Brambles
Ilan Pillemer serves as the Cloud Engineering Director at Brambles, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing cloud-native platform-level tools, primarily utilizing Go micro-services within Kubernetes environments. His work leverages various AWS services, contributing to the company's technological advancements in cloud engineering.
Previous Experience at CHEP
Prior to his current role, Ilan Pillemer held multiple positions at CHEP from 2007 to 2017. He began as a Senior Analyst/Programmer and progressed to Senior Solutions Architect (Global) before serving as Technical Lead for a year in Durban, South Africa. His tenure at CHEP provided him with extensive experience in technical leadership and solutions architecture.
Education and Expertise
Ilan Pillemer has a strong educational background in software engineering and computer science. He earned a BSc in Software Engineering with distinction from the University of South Africa, followed by an MSc in Advanced Computing from Birkbeck, University of London. He also holds an Honours degree in Computer Science from the University of South Africa and a BA in English and History from the University of Cape Town.
Background in Software Development
Ilan has a robust background in software development, particularly in building internal development platforms for cloud-native engineers and data scientists. His expertise includes bespoke systems software engineering using Go. He enjoys research and development, thriving in environments characterized by ambiguity and uncertainty, which is essential for innovative system building.
Interests and Continuous Learning
Ilan Pillemer has a passion for continuous learning, particularly in programming languages. He actively seeks to expand his knowledge and skills, indicating a commitment to staying current with technological advancements. His interests extend to research and development, innovation, IoT, and data science, reflecting a broad range of expertise.