Astrid van der Watt

Astrid van der Watt is a seasoned software developer with extensive experience in programming and systems development. Currently serving as a Senior Software Developer at NEXT PLC since February 2020, Astrid focuses on developing and maintaining batch and online programs in Natural. Prior roles include Specialist Analyst Programmer at SITA SOC (Ltd), where responsibilities included batch processing for the Social Pensions System, impacting 16.5 million individuals monthly. Additional experience spans various positions as an Analyst Programmer at organizations such as Kanimambo Consulting, Dimension Data, and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Early career involvement includes significant projects for the Department of Welfare and the Transvaal Provincial Administration, showcasing a strong background in Natural, Cobol, JCL, and numerous system maintenance and development tasks. Astrid is a Lyttelton Manor High School graduate with a focus on sciences.