Christiaan Fouché
About Christiaan Fouché
Christiaan Fouché serves as a Tech Lead at Investec, where he has worked since 2020, following various roles within the company and other organizations. He specializes in full-stack development and applies Extreme Programming practices to improve team productivity.
Work at Investec
Christiaan Fouché has been employed at Investec since 2018, progressing through various roles. He started as a Mobile App Developer, where he worked for six months. He then transitioned to the role of Software Developer for one year before becoming the Tech Lead in 2020. In his current position, he co-leads the development of applications, focusing on architecture and best practices within the Acquisition, Lending, and Ops Enablement sectors.
Education and Expertise
Christiaan Fouché studied at CTI Education Group, where he earned a Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Information Systems (Software Development) from 2007 to 2009. He furthered his education at the University of Greenwich, obtaining a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology in 2010. His expertise includes full-stack development, where he contributes to both front-end and back-end solutions.
Background in Software Development
Prior to his tenure at Investec, Christiaan Fouché worked at iScrip People & Technology (Pty) Ltd as a Software Developer for two years from 2013 to 2015. He then served as a Senior Developer at Warp Development for three years, from 2015 to 2018. His diverse experience in software development has equipped him with a strong foundation in various programming practices.
Technical Skills and Technologies
In his role as Tech Lead at Investec, Christiaan Fouché utilizes a diverse tech stack that includes Angular, Nest, Nx, React, Redux, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Azure, GitLab, Jest, Cypress, Oracle, and webMethods. He applies practices of Extreme Programming to enhance team productivity and improve feature delivery, showcasing his commitment to technical leadership.