Lourens Van Der Merwe 🧑💼
About Lourens Van Der Merwe 🧑💼
Lourens Van Der Merwe is a Project Manager at Verint, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong technical background and previously held roles as a Senior Technical Consultant and Software Developer Consultant.
Work at Verint
Lourens Van Der Merwe has been employed at Verint since 2020, currently holding the position of Project Manager. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project execution and ensuring that methodologies are appropriately applied within his team. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Technical Consultant at Verint from 2013 to 2021, where he contributed to various technical projects and solutions.
Previous Experience
Before joining Verint, Lourens worked as a Software Developer Consultant at EmployeeConnect from 2012 to 2013. His role involved software development tasks in Sydney, Australia. Additionally, he served as an Independent Contractor at DynamicGen in 2013, focusing on system analysis, design, and development. His experience includes facilitating communication among end users, delivery teams, and product owners to address project requirements.
Education and Expertise
Lourens Van Der Merwe holds a Bachelor's of Commerce degree with a specialization in Informatics, which he earned from the University of Pretoria from 2004 to 2007. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Bachelor's of Commerce Honours degree with a specialization in Informatics from the same university in 2008 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in developing and customizing solutions.
Technical Skills and Project Management
Lourens possesses a solid technical background that encompasses various technologies for developing and customizing solutions. He is qualified to plan, manage, and execute projects effectively, adopting a servant leadership approach. His skills include ensuring that the appropriate methodologies and mindsets are followed within project teams, facilitating effective communication, and addressing project requirements and defects.
High School Education
Lourens completed his high school education at H/S Gerrit Maritz, where he achieved his High School Certificate from 1999 to 2003. This foundational education contributed to his academic and professional development in the field of informatics.