Andrew Blignaut
About Andrew Blignaut
Andrew Blignaut is a Development Manager at Confluence in Cape Town, South Africa, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software development, transitioning from Microsoft platforms to cloud-based projects using Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
Work at Confluence
Andrew Blignaut has served as Development Manager at Confluence since 2019, contributing to the company for five years in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. In this role, he manages three development teams focused on Revolution Performance, Revolution Composites, and Revolution-i. His responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of enterprise-level cloud-native solutions and fostering a passionate development team. He reports directly to the Head of Development located in Pittsburgh, USA. Under his leadership, the teams have successfully implemented the scrum agile methodology using Jira, which has enhanced overall productivity.
Previous Experience
Prior to his role at Confluence, Andrew Blignaut held various positions in software development. He worked at StatPro from 2008 to 2019, first as a Senior Software Developer for six years and then as Development Manager for five years. Before that, he was a Software Developer at FNB South Africa from 2000 to 2006. He also gained experience as a contractor at Kuwaiti Manager Company and Bovis Lend Lease in the United Kingdom from 2006 to 2008, and briefly at Rubicon Software in 2007.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Blignaut has transitioned his expertise from the Microsoft platform to cloud-based projects, specifically using Ruby and Ruby on Rails. His extensive experience in software development spans over two decades, during which he has developed skills in managing development teams and implementing agile methodologies. His focus on cloud-native solutions reflects his adaptability and commitment to staying current with industry trends.
Background
Andrew Blignaut has a diverse background in software development, having worked in various capacities across different companies and countries. His career began in Johannesburg, South Africa, and later expanded to the United Kingdom, where he worked on multiple projects as a contractor. His experience in both managerial and developmental roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle and team dynamics.