Wayne Strydom

Wayne Strydom has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. Their most recent position was as Head of Build at Radically Digital, where they worked with clients to deliver digital transformation and develop powerful digital products. Prior to that, Wayne served as the Chief Innovation Officer and Senior Product Manager at The Virtulab, where they directed and executed technology projects, including remote work platforms and data-driven SaaS products. Wayne also held the position of Chief Technology Officer and Senior Product Manager at CG Tech, where they successfully implemented online learner management systems and utilized cutting-edge technologies to improve customer experiences. Wayne served as the Chief Innovation Officer and Senior Product Manager at Prommac, overseeing R&D and training initiatives and implementing virtual reality and augmented reality systems. In their role at Oil and Gas Planning and Scheduling Solutions, Wayne served as the CFO and Senior Project, Product, and Training Manager, optimizing workflows and executing large-scale training initiatives. Wayne's earlier experience includes roles such as Office, I.T., and Training Manager at Boiler & Industrial Plant, where they optimized administrative workflows, and Duty Technical Manager at uShaka Marine World, where they developed team management skills.

Wayne Strydom has a diverse education history. In 1994-1998, they attended George Campbell School of Technology and earned a Matric Certificate in N3 Mechanical Engineering. Wayne later pursued various certifications and courses in different fields. In 2017, they obtained a Domestic Installer certification from Access Academy, specializing in Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

In 2018-2019, Wayne attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and received a Certificate in New Ventures Leadership. Wayne also completed a Lean Management certification from Morley College London in 2021-2022. That same year, they obtained a Sigma Six certification in Business Administration and Management from Career's Online.

Wayne's focus on business and management continued with further educational pursuits. In 2022-2024, they are studying for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Wrexham Glyndŵr University, specializing in Business Administration and Management. Wayne also completed a Certificate in Finance: Time Value of Money from Smartly Institute in 2019, and a Certificate in Strategic Management & Effective Leadership from Hourihan Management Seminars in the same year.

In the field of data science, Wayne obtained an IBM Certificate in Data Science from edX in 2019-2022. Additionally, they completed the DS0101EN: Introduction to Data Science certification program offered by IBM in 2020.

Wayne's passion for education and training is evident in their accreditations. Wayne completed several courses through TRAINYOUCAN Accredited Training Network, including OBE Course Design, Moderator, Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Facilitator in 2015-2016. Finally, they achieved a Learning & Development Specialist certification from the South African Qualifications Authority in 2016.

Overall, Wayne Strydom has pursued a diverse range of educational opportunities, acquiring certifications and degrees in various disciplines, including engineering, business administration, management, data science, and training facilitation.