Jarryd Bekker

Jarryd Bekker is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in engineering and product development, currently serving as the CEO of RIOT NETWORK since May 2017. Bekker co-founded Bushveld Labs, where contributions included consumer electronic product development and innovation consulting from April 2014 to May 2017. Prior roles include team lead and co-curator at Maker Faire Africa, manager of research and development at Cash 2 Digital, and manager of research and development at Qube Systems, focusing on cash logistics and systems engineering. Early career experiences include serving as a congress assistant for the International Society of Biomechanics. Academic credentials include a B.Eng in Mechatronics from Stellenbosch University and a B.Eng (Hons) in Technology Management from Pretoria University, supplemented by certifications in LabVIEW from National Instruments.