Haydn du Plessis

Haydn du Plessis has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries and roles. Haydn is currently working as the Head of Tech at Rootz LTD since 2023. Prior to that, they served as a Development Team Lead at Videoslots from 2021 to 2023, where they were responsible for driving the design and delivery of full-stack solutions while leading and mentoring a team of software engineers.

Before that, Haydn worked as a Manager in Technology Consulting at EY from 2019 to 2021, where they focused on digital strategy, technology innovation, and implementing modern solutions for clients. Haydn also worked at CERN as a Project Associate from 2017 to 2019, where their responsibilities included working on the operations and availability of a large-scale compute farm, developing automation tools, and implementing containerization practices.

Prior to that, Haydn served as a Product Manager at Relentless Technologies from 2016 to 2017, where they focused on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Haydn also worked at Resolution Circle, where they held various roles including Sector Manager for IoT, ICT Manager, Business Development Engineer, and Junior Engineer. During their time at Resolution Circle, Haydn was involved in projects related to smart cities, connected technologies, and IoT, as well as planning and implementing ICT infrastructure.

Haydn's career started in 2011 when they worked as an Electrical Engineer for UJ Solar Car, where they developed telemetry and communication systems for a solar-powered vehicle. Additionally, they have freelance web development experience from 2005 to 2011.

Overall, Haydn has a strong background in technology consulting, project management, software development, and IoT, making him a versatile and experienced professional in the field.

Haydn du Plessis has an education history that includes a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Engineering Management from the University of Johannesburg, which was earned from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, from 2008 to 2011, Haydn obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, as well as a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Information Technology from the same university. In addition to these qualifications, Haydn also holds several certifications, including Containers & Kubernetes Essentials from IBM, Certified Rancher Operator: Level One from Rancher Labs, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals from Microsoft. Haydn has also obtained EY Analytics - Information Strategy - Bronze, EY Innovation - Agile - Bronze certifications from EY. Furthermore, Haydn is a Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer certified by National Instruments, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.