Chris Coertzen
About Chris Coertzen
Chris Coertzen is a Senior SQL Server DBA at Derivco in Pretoria, South Africa, with over eight years of experience in database administration. He has previously held positions at Osiris Trading, Integr8 IT, and ALTECH NETSTAR, and he holds a National Diploma in Information Technology from the University of South Africa.
Work at Derivco
Chris Coertzen has been employed at Derivco since 2016, serving as a Senior SQL Server DBA. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining SQL Server databases, ensuring their performance, security, and availability. His tenure at Derivco spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the organization, located in the Pretoria Area of South Africa.
Previous Experience in SQL Server Database Administration
Before joining Derivco, Chris Coertzen worked at several organizations in the capacity of SQL Server Database Administrator. He held a position at Osiris Trading from 2015 to 2016 as a Senior SQL Server DBA. Prior to that, he worked at ALTECH NETSTAR for ten months in 2014 to 2015 and at Integr8 IT from 2007 to 2009. His longest tenure was at Osiris Trading from 2009 to 2014, where he accumulated five years of experience.
Educational Background
Chris Coertzen completed his secondary education at Hentie Cilliers High School from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at the University of South Africa, where he studied Information Technology. He achieved a National Diploma in IT, completing his studies from 2013 to 2018.
Career Timeline
Chris Coertzen's career in database administration began at Integr8 IT, where he worked from 2007 to 2009. He then joined Osiris Trading, where he served in various roles until 2016. After a brief tenure at ALTECH NETSTAR, he returned to Osiris Trading before moving to Derivco. His career spans over a decade, with a focus on SQL Server database management.