Johann Weder
About Johann Weder
Johann Weder is a Principal Architect currently working at Thoughtworks in New York. He has extensive experience in application architecture and enterprise architecture, having held various positions in South Africa and the United States.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Johann Weder serves as a Principal Architect at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on architectural design and implementation, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering and architecture. His work at ThoughtWorks is based in New York, United States, where he contributes to various projects that require innovative solutions and strategic planning.
Previous Experience in Architecture and Engineering
Johann Weder has held several significant positions in the field of architecture and engineering. He was the Director of Enterprise Architecture at Seibels in 2018, where he worked for eight months. Prior to that, he served as a Director at Queen's Garnet from 2016 to 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. His experience also includes roles as an Application Architect at Glacier by Sanlam and Sukema Integrated Solutions, as well as a Senior Software Engineer at Business Connexion.
Educational Background
Johann Weder studied at Stellenbosch University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Industrial-Electronic. His studies spanned from 1997 to 2000, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices that he has applied throughout his career.
Technical Specializations
Johann Weder specializes in creating and maintaining designs using Sparx Enterprise Architect, with expertise in Archimate, UML, and ERD. He has a strong background in implementing cloud-native technologies and has experience with ETL processes as part of solution architecture projects. His technical skills enable him to effectively contribute to complex architectural designs and integrations.
Notable Projects and Implementations
During his tenure at Seibels, Johann Weder implemented a Guidewire BPO platform utilizing cloud-native technologies. This project involved significant integration efforts using Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) with Java components and a NoSQL database. His work on this project highlights his ability to manage complex integrations and deliver effective solutions.