David Van Der Merwe
About David Van Der Merwe
David Van Der Merwe is a Senior Software Engineer with a background in computer and electronic engineering. He has worked for various companies, including Saab, Parsec, and Telkom, and holds both a Bachelor and Master of Engineering from North-West University.
Work at Saab
David Van Der Merwe has been employed at Saab as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. His role is based in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. In this position, he is involved in software development and engineering projects, contributing to Saab's technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
David Van Der Merwe earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer and Electronic Engineering from North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in the same field from the same institution, studying from 2010 to 2011.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Saab, David Van Der Merwe held various engineering positions. He worked at Parsec as a Software Design Engineer from 2016 to 2018 and later as a Senior Design Engineer from 2018 to 2021. He also served as a Project Engineer at Telkom from 2012 to 2013 and as a Software Engineer at Telkom Laboratories from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he was the Chief Adventure Officer at Sabbatical & Travel for one year in 2015.
Career Timeline
David Van Der Merwe's career includes significant roles in software and project engineering. His professional journey began at Telkom, where he worked from 2012 to 2015. He then transitioned to Parsec, where he spent a total of five years in various engineering roles. After a brief period as Chief Adventure Officer, he joined Saab in 2021, where he continues to work as a Senior Software Engineer.