Kyle Slater
About Kyle Slater
Kyle Slater is a Software Developer (D1) at Derivco, with a background in software engineering and a focus on contributing to the growth of Esports in South Africa. He has experience in various roles within the tech and gaming industries, including positions as a Release Engineer and Team Manager.
Work at Derivco
Kyle Slater currently serves as a Software Developer (D1) at Derivco, a position he has held since 2020 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He previously worked at Derivco as a Release Engineer from 2016 to 2018, also in the Durban area. His experience at Derivco includes supporting configuration and art teams by managing live issues and queries. He has a strong focus on software quality, utilizing Test Driven Development methodologies and tools such as Karma and Jasmine.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Slater studied Computer Science at CTI Durban Campus, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed his Matric Certificate at Durban Academy High School from 2008 to 2012. His technical expertise includes proficiency in C#, Typescript, Javascript, Git, SVN, and Azure DevOps. This educational background and skill set support his current role in software development.
Background in Esports
Kyle Slater has been actively involved in the Esports and gaming industry for over seven years. He has held managerial roles at Big 5 Esports and Royalty Esports, contributing to team management from 2016 to 2021. His aim is to leverage his technology skills to foster the growth of Esports in South Africa, both within the industry and in broader contexts.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Derivco, Kyle worked at ConstructionCRM - SalesAchiever as a Junior Software Developer for six months in 2018. He also served as a Software Configuration Engineer at Derivco from 2019 to 2020 in Oxford, England. His diverse work experience spans various roles and locations, contributing to his development as a software professional.