Jaco Engelbrecht
About Jaco Engelbrecht
Jaco Engelbrecht serves as the Deputy CTO at Engine by Starling, having previously held various engineering and infrastructure roles at Starling Bank and other technology companies. With over two decades of experience in the field, he has developed a strong background in infrastructure consulting and engineering management.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Jaco Engelbrecht serves as the Deputy CTO at Engine by Starling, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical operations and driving engineering initiatives within the organization. Prior to this, he worked as Engineering Director at Starling Bank from 2022 to 2024, where he contributed to various engineering projects and strategies.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Engelbrecht has a significant history with Starling Bank, having worked in multiple roles. He served as the Cloud & Infrastructure Practice Lead from 2019 to 2022, focusing on cloud solutions and infrastructure management. His tenure at Starling Bank spans over five years, during which he played a key role in enhancing the bank's engineering capabilities.
Career Background in Infrastructure Consulting
Before joining Starling Bank, Engelbrecht held various positions in infrastructure consulting. He worked at StatusPage as an Infrastructure Consultant for six months in 2016 and at Atlassian for 11 months in a similar role. Additionally, he was employed at Claranet as an Infrastructure Consultant from 2015 to 2016 and at HotelMap for two years, contributing to infrastructure development and management.
Long-term Role at Oxletech
Since 2013, Engelbrecht has been with Oxletech, where he serves as Principal Consultant and Director. His long-term commitment to this position highlights his expertise in consulting and infrastructure management, providing strategic guidance and technical solutions to clients.
Educational Background
Engelbrecht studied at Hoërskool Voortrekker, where he focused on subjects such as Afrikaans, English, Accounting, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physical Science. This educational foundation has contributed to his technical skills and understanding of engineering principles.