Shaun Westermeyer
About Shaun Westermeyer
Shaun Westermeyer is a Cloud & IT Enterprise Architect at Derivco, where he has worked since 2019. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has held various leadership roles and has a strong background in designing solutions for e-commerce environments.
Work at Derivco
Shaun Westermeyer has held multiple positions at Derivco since 2001. He began as an IT Systems Engineer, serving for two years until 2003. He then worked as IT Casino Technical Lead from 2003 to 2006, followed by a role as IT Casino Team Lead until 2008. After a brief tenure as IT Business Applications Team Lead, he served as IT Infrastructure Manager from 2008 to 2010. He was appointed IT Architecture Manager from 2010 to 2017, before becoming Head of Technology - IT for two years. Since 2019, he has been working as a Cloud & IT Enterprise Architect.
Education and Expertise
Shaun Westermeyer studied at Durban University of Technology, where he earned an NDip in Electronic Engineering from 1993 to 1996. He later attended Stellenbosch University, completing a Program in Management Studies in 2007. With over 20 years of IT experience, he specializes in infrastructure technologies and architecture disciplines. His expertise includes architecting and designing solutions for high-availability e-commerce environments, as well as formulating technology strategies and roadmaps.
Background
Before joining Derivco, Shaun Westermeyer worked at Plato Computer Services (UK) Limited as a Network Analyst for Natwest Bank from 1999 to 2001. His career at Derivco has spanned various roles, allowing him to build and lead high-performance teams for over 15 years. His experience encompasses a wide range of IT functions, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of technology and enterprise architecture.
Achievements
Shaun Westermeyer has a proven track record in technology leadership, particularly in architecting solutions for e-commerce environments. He has been involved in formulating technology strategies and roadmaps for over a decade. His continuous improvement mindset has enabled him to build effective teams and drive successful IT initiatives throughout his career.