Herman van Zyl

Herman van Zyl is a seasoned product management professional with extensive experience in the FinTech sector and a strong background in engineering. Currently a Product Manager for FinTech Ventures at Byte Orbit, responsibilities include ideating and developing standalone business ventures, along with managing cross-functional teams. Previous roles include Technical Product Owner at Byte Orbit, where project management and stakeholder analysis were crucial, and Digital Product Manager at Lacuna Innovation, focusing on digital solutions from conception to commercialization. Earlier experience includes Systems Engineer at Flexeflyer, developing innovative technologies for aircraft and airport usage, and Independent Consultant for Stellenbosch University, where strategic project evaluation and business plan optimization were key tasks. Herman holds both a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stellenbosch University.