Petri Johan Last
About Petri Johan Last
Petri Johan Last is a Software Engineer with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has worked for several companies in South Africa, including Custos Media Technologies, takealot.com, and currently Sourcegraph.
Current Role at Sourcegraph
Petri Johan Last currently serves as a Software Engineer at Sourcegraph. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the development of software solutions in a remote capacity. His work involves collaborating with teams to enhance the functionality and performance of Sourcegraph's products.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Petri worked at takealot.com as a Machine Learning Engineer from 2020 to 2022. His role focused on implementing machine learning algorithms to improve customer experiences. He also held positions at Custos Media Technologies as an Engineer from 2017 to 2019, and at Root.co.za as a Developer for a brief period in 2017.
Educational Background
Petri Johan Last completed his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Stellenbosch University from 2013 to 2016. He continued his studies at the same institution, earning a Master's degree in the same field from 2017 to 2019. His education provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Early Career and Experience
Petri began his career with various roles that contributed to his engineering skills. He worked as an Engineering Store Assistant at Clover South Africa for one month in 2014. His early experience also includes a brief stint as a Developer at Root.co.za in 2017, before moving on to more specialized roles in software engineering.