Frikkie Booyens

Frikkie Booyens is a seasoned software development and engineering professional currently serving as Software Development Manager and Senior Software Engineer at JA Engineering Works (Pty) Ltd, overseeing the mobile control system platform for mining equipment since April 2020. With a robust background, Frikkie has held key positions such as Lead Software Engineer at Reutech Radar Systems and Chief Engineer for Sandvik Mining and Construction's Global Shuttle Car Product Line. Experience spans roles at Joy Global as a Senior Engineer, and technical project management at NET1 UEPS Technologies Inc. Frikkie's earlier career included embedded software engineering at Ansys ltd and ATE, electrical engineering at Measurtronic, and a graduate training program at Kumba. Frikkie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Johannesburg, alongside diplomas in Senior Management Development and Advanced Project Management.