Danele Van Der Merwe
About Danele Van Der Merwe
Danele Van Der Merwe is a Product Owner with extensive experience in product management and business analysis. She has worked at notable companies including Deloitte Digital Africa and RapidDeploy, and holds several certifications in Scrum methodologies.
Work at RapidDeploy
Danele Van Der Merwe has been serving as a Product Owner at RapidDeploy since 2020. In this role, she focuses on managing product development and ensuring alignment with business goals. Her tenure at RapidDeploy has allowed her to leverage her extensive experience in product management to drive innovative solutions and improve processes.
Previous Experience at Deloitte Digital Africa
Before joining RapidDeploy, Danele worked at Deloitte Digital Africa as a Product Owner for eight months in 2016. During her time in Cape Town, she contributed to various projects that enhanced her skills in product management and agile methodologies. This experience further solidified her expertise in the field.
Background in Product Management and Business Analysis
Danele has a robust background in product management and business analysis, having held various roles across multiple organizations. She worked at Naspers as a Product Manager, Business Analyst, and Scrum Master from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a Business Analyst at One Waterloo Technologies and PriceCheck, gaining valuable insights into product development and stakeholder engagement.
Education and Certifications
Danele has pursued several educational opportunities to enhance her skills. She achieved a Diploma in Business Analysis from the Faculty Training Institute in 2009. She also obtained certifications as a Certified Scrum Master from Sprint-IT in 2008 and as a Certified Scrum Product Owner from agile42 in 2016. Furthermore, she completed a course on Designing the Mobile User Experience at Human Factors International in 2014.
Skills and Passion for Problem-Solving
Danele possesses a strong passion for creative problem-solving and finding innovative solutions to improve processes. Her experience at various companies, including Digi Outsource and Old Mutual, has contributed to her diverse background in product management. She has developed outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential for her effectiveness as a Product Owner.