Shavir Paylad
About Shavir Paylad
Shavir Paylad is a Senior Integration Specialist at Derivco, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and IT support, along with a strong educational background in Information Technology and Management.
Work at Derivco
Shavir Paylad has been employed at Derivco since 2016, currently holding the position of Senior Integration Specialist. In this role, he is responsible for managing development, test, and certification environments. He also provides technical leadership and mentorship to team members. Prior to his current position, he served as a Lead Quality Assurer from 2012 to 2015 and as a Software Quality Engineer from 2015 to 2016. He briefly worked as a Manual Test Analyst in Ipswich, United Kingdom, for five months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Shavir Paylad holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Durban University of Technology, which he completed in 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Management in 2019 from the same institution. Additionally, he obtained a National Diploma in Information Technology from Durban Institute of Technology, completed in 2009. His expertise includes identifying and implementing automation opportunities within product information systems, as well as engaging in stakeholder relationship management to ensure successful product integration.
Background
Shavir Paylad began his career in the IT field as an IT Support Engineer at Advocate Solutions in 2010. He then worked at CAD Retail Systems for one month in 2012 before joining Derivco. His early education includes completing high school at Glenhaven Secondary from 2001 to 2005. His diverse experience in various roles within the IT sector has contributed to his current position and responsibilities.
Achievements
In his role at Derivco, Shavir Paylad is responsible for the documentation of processes and training, which contributes to the overall efficiency of the team. His ability to manage development, test, and certification environments showcases his technical skills and leadership capabilities. He has played a significant role in ensuring successful product integration and support through effective stakeholder relationship management.