Pierre Van Der Westhuizen
About Pierre Van Der Westhuizen
Pierre Van Der Westhuizen is a Performance & Engineering Product Manager for the Revolution Platform at Confluence, specializing in software solutions for financial services. He has a strong background in programming, statistical data analysis, and financial risk management, with previous roles at StatPro.
Work at Confluence
Currently, Pierre Van Der Westhuizen serves as the Performance & Engineering Product Manager for the Revolution Platform at Confluence. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and management of software solutions tailored for financial services. His role involves utilizing a variety of programming languages and tools to enhance the platform's performance and engineering capabilities.
Previous Experience at StatPro
Pierre Van Der Westhuizen has extensive experience at StatPro, where he worked in various roles from 2008 to 2019. He began as a Business Analyst, progressing to Product Development Manager for a brief period in 2013, and later served as the Revolution Product Manager - Head of Performance from 2014 to 2019. His responsibilities included developing core calculators for financial calculations and overseeing the performance aspects of financial software.
Education and Expertise
Pierre studied at Stellenbosch University from 2002 to 2007, where he majored in Mathematics, Financial Risk Management, and Accounting, achieving a degree in Mathematical Sciences. His educational background supports his specialization in statistical data analysis and controls, which are critical for the robustness of financial software systems. He has advanced skills in automated testing methodologies, ensuring the reliability of software performance.
Technical Skills and Programming Languages
Pierre Van Der Westhuizen utilizes a diverse range of programming languages and tools in his work, including C# .Net, VBA, SQL, and Ruby on Rails. His expertise extends to creating ad-hoc software tools that streamline complex financial processes. He also possesses advanced skills in various automated testing techniques, including scale, load, regression, unit, and integration testing.
Publications and Contributions
Pierre authored a whitepaper titled 'Abnormal Returns Part 2', which was published in the Journal of Performance Measurement. This publication reflects his contributions to the field of financial performance measurement and showcases his analytical capabilities in financial contexts.