Charl Viljoen
About Charl Viljoen
Charl Viljoen is a Technical Architect specializing in data, currently employed at Du in Dubai since 2016. He has extensive experience in systems analysis and architecture, having previously worked at Eskom and other organizations in South Africa and the United States.
Work at du
Charl Viljoen has been employed at du as a Technical Architect - Data since 2016. In this role, he engages in product engineering and is responsible for developing data KPIs. His work involves the implementation of Master Data Management, which is a critical aspect of data governance and quality management within the organization. His tenure at du has spanned over eight years, contributing to various data architecture initiatives.
Previous Experience at Eskom
Charl Viljoen has extensive experience at Eskom, where he worked in various roles from 1984 to 2012. His positions included Trainee in Instrumentation, Instrumentation Technician, Senior Instrumentation Mechanician, Multi-disciplinary Supervisor, Process Team Leader, and Senior Systems, Business, and Data Analyst. His long tenure at Eskom, totaling 13 years in senior analyst roles, provided him with a strong foundation in systems and data analysis.
Experience at Master Data Management
Before joining du, Charl Viljoen worked at Master Data Management as a Senior Systems, Business, Data Analyst, and Architecture Team Lead for one year in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. His role involved overseeing data architecture and analysis, which equipped him with skills relevant to his current position at du.
Education and Expertise
Charl Viljoen studied Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology from 1984 to 1990. This educational background laid the groundwork for his technical expertise in data architecture and systems analysis. His knowledge in engineering complements his extensive experience in data management and analysis.
Roles at Other Organizations
In addition to his roles at du and Eskom, Charl Viljoen has worked at several other organizations. He served as a Senior Systems, Business, and Data Analyst at Cic for 14 years and briefly at Itron in 2013. He also held the position of C and I And Electrical Maintenance Manager at Pfg Building Glass for one year. These diverse roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of data systems and engineering.