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Shashi holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering from Wits and joined Entelect in April 2005 as a junior developer, analyst, project manager, salesperson, and consultant. In a small business, you do whatever it takes. That willingness to take ownership of anything and everything has defined his leadership ever since.

As Chief Executive Officer, he leads Entelect with a clear belief that technology partnerships should deliver real, measurable outcomes, built on empowered teams, strong engineering foundations, and a culture of continuous improvement. Under his leadership, Entelect has evolved into a globally recognised technology partner, acknowledged through multiple Best Place to Work and Fastest Growing Company awards. His proudest moments, by his own admission, are not the awards. They are the individual growth stories of the people who have built their careers here.

When he is not leading the business, you will find him enjoying wildlife, time in nature, and the occasional game of soccer while his knees still allow it. Do ask him how he managed to wreck his Alfa Romeo in the company parking lot.

After graduating from UCT with a BSc in Computer Science, Tim briefly pursued a professional music career in Gauteng before concluding that music doesn't always pay the rent. He joined Entelect in 2007 as a graduate Software Engineer and has spent nearly two decades growing with the business, through delivery, sales, account management, strategy, and into executive leadership.

As Chief Operating Officer, Tim leads Entelect's operational and delivery functions with a strong emphasis on reliability, accountability, and sustainable customer success. Known for his pragmatic, execution-focused style, he is particularly recognised for stepping into difficult situations, solving problems decisively, and helping teams regain momentum when it matters most. He has played a central role in growing Entelect into an international technology consultancy of more than 2,500 people across multiple countries.

Outside of work, Tim remains an avid surfer and travels regularly in pursuit of exotic waves.

Matthew joined Entelect straight out of varsity after completing his BSc IT (Hons) cum laude at UJ, and has spent his entire career growing within the business, from graduate Software Engineer through to CTO. That journey has given him a deep, well-rounded understanding of how complex delivery environments work and how to lead them well.

As Chief Technology Officer, he oversees delivery management with a focus on building exceptional teams and leaders, translating complex needs into clear technology strategies, and helping organisations move from ambiguity to action with confidence. He is known for strong opinions, a stubborn desire to get things done properly, and a genuine talent for galvanising the people around him.

When he is not shaping strategy or mentoring delivery leaders, you will find him correcting grammar or defending his DOTA 2 title at Entelect's LAN game evenings.

Daniel graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2007 with a BSc in IT and Computer Engineering, quickly finding his footing in enterprise software engineering across Java and .NET. His passion for building software was soon complemented by an affinity for people and relationships, which set him on a path through delivery and operations into senior leadership over more than fifteen years at Entelect.

As Chief Customer Officer, he connects customer strategy with hands-on delivery, grounded in responsiveness, transparency, and accountability. He is known for building trusted, enduring partnerships and fostering a culture where customer success is central to every decision.

Outside of work, Daniel is a devoted father, a committed gym-goer, and an occasional squash player. He is also working diligently towards becoming Entelect's first Bitcoin millionaire. Progress reports are pending.

Tomislav graduated cum laude from UNISA with a BSc in Computer Science in 2007, while holding down a full-time job at a small software consultancy. He began his career at Entelect building software across casino, mining, retail and insurance. His passion for people then saw him move into senior leadership as a General Manager. Now as Chief Delivery Officer, he leads Entelect's Delivery unit, bringing his people-first approach to the teams who turn our engineering craft into customer outcomes.

Outside work, you'll find him on the golf course, where he does his best thinking or his best complaining, depending on the round.

Yatish graduated from Wits with a BSc in Electrical Engineering in 2005, and joined Entelect the same year. He worked across projects as a Software Engineer and later Team Lead, before moving into General Management in 2010. He was appointed Chief People Officer in 2016. At the end of 2017, he took on a new challenge: heading up Entelect's first international branch in New Zealand, and later helping kick off the Australian business in 2021. Now Chief Regional Officer: ANZ, Yatish plays a greater role in shaping Entelect's global strategy and how we work across borders and time zones.

Ask him about fishing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, cold water plunges or his devotion to a toasted chicken mayo sandwich.

Sheldon joined Entelect in 2007 straight after completing his Electrical Engineering degree at Wits, spending his early years working across multiple projects in varying industries and learning how technology could add real value to very different kinds of businesses. Today, he remains one of Entelect's most versatile leaders, with experience spanning software delivery, systems design, architecture, talent development, and organisational leadership.

As General Manager, Sheldon is focused on developing the people and capabilities that underpin exceptional customer outcomes. He believes that great technology solutions start with great people, and his focus on talent development, organisational design, and continuous learning helps ensure Entelect remains connected to emerging technology trends and the next generation of engineering talent. His leadership in this space has earned international recognition through a top award at the Future of HR Awards.

Outside of work, Sheldon's passion is rock climbing. And talking about rock climbing.

Aline qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2005 before taking an unexpected turn, heading up an IT Project Management Office and discovering that her combination of finance, process, and technology knowledge was something of a superpower. That breadth has shaped her career ever since, spanning auditing, governance, risk, compliance, and business transformation before moving into senior leadership.

As General Manager at Entelect, she leads the finance function with a focus on sustainable growth, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring the organisation remains a reliable, trusted partner as clients navigate change and complexity. During her tenure, Entelect has achieved significant milestones including recognition in the Financial Times Africa's Fastest Growing Companies rankings and the Standard Bank Top Women Awards.

Outside of work, Aline is a budding artist, though her son has made clear she still has room to improve. She may also, one day, admit to having played in a band. We have theories about the instrument.

Jacques graduated cum laude from Stellenbosch University with an MSc in Industrial Engineering in 2011, before moving into IT as a systems analyst. He quickly learnt that translating business problems into technical solutions comes down to one thing: bringing the right people together, a conviction that's shaped his career ever since. Since joining Entelect in 2016, that conviction found found its clearest expression in his role as Head of Global Recruitment, attracting and hiring software professionals from around the world to build the cross-functional teams clients depend on. As General Manager, his focus is still on people, and he approaches it the way he approached recruitment: with a clear view of what good looks like and a focus on long-term fit over short-term convenience.

Outside work, Jacques enjoys bodyboarding, runs with his dogs and devotes considerable energy to perfecting the braai. He takes all three seriously.

Karlheinz completed his BIT degree at Tuks before joining SARS for a few battle-hardening years, then moved into building software for large insurance companies, working his way up while accumulating an impressive number of site visits to the UK and Eastern Europe. As a General Manager, his focus is on delivery across the business: getting the basics right, consistently and at scale, and bringing structure and clarity to complex environments. Known for stepping into complexity and creating momentum where delivery has stalled, his leadership style is calm, direct and grounded in reality.

Outside work, Karlheinz is a keen outdoorsman and self-proclaimed bibliophile who loves quiet time in the bush with a good book. Recommendations on either are always welcome.

Ryan joined Entelect in 2007 and has spent the years since helping businesses and teams unlock value through data, technology, and operational excellence. Starting his journey as a Data Solutions Engineer, he grew the Data Solutions practice before expanding his focus across the commercial and operational functions of the business. Today Ryan oversees the Operations division, bringing together commercial management, legal, compliance, governance, and business operations. He believes that sustainable growth comes from combining strong relationships, sound governance, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.

Outside of work, Ryan's primary hobby is keeping up with his energetic toddler, a role that leaves surprisingly little time for anything else. He is an enthusiastic collector of art and antiques, and is always on the lookout for unique pieces with a bit of history and character. While some call it collecting, others might argue it's simply a more sophisticated form of hoarding.

Adrian joined the Entelect team in Cape Town in 2017, and was responsible for significant achievements in both business growth and company culture in the region. In 2022, Adrian moved to Amsterdam to head up Entelect Netherlands, leveraging his experience in South Africa, with ambitions to shape and grow Entelect people and services in Europe. Adrian holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town and has deep experience in Banking, Financial Services, Renewable Energy and Education.

Ask him about his unhealthy and costly Lego addiction, or about anything else related to the Dutch operation on adrian.maritz@entelect.nl.

Doug's been dabbling with software development for over 18 years. These days he enjoys helping good development teams become great development teams. When the realities of life become too much, he cracks open an IDE and writes a few lines of code. Armed with a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Information Systems from Rhodes University, Doug has worked on service-oriented architectures and front-end portals utilising various languages, technologies, and frameworks, from C and C++ to Ruby, .NET, Spring and Java EE.

When he's not spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors or taking photographs, he's probably reading a book or trying to learn some new software language or framework. Remember to ask him what it was like coding using punch cards, or anything else UK-related on doug@entelect.co.uk.

Greg has spent two decades at Entelect working at the intersection of engineering rigour and business reality. Starting out as a .NET developer, he's since worked across most tech stacks and industries, and now leads AI Applied Engineering and Architecture at Entelect. In this role, he focuses on how engineering teams can apply AI practically and sustainably across the software delivery lifecycle. The goal isn't faster code generation for its own sake, but better specifications, stronger governance and delivery discipline that holds up in production. He's deeply sceptical of hype and deeply interested in what works.

Outside work, you'll find him on a mountain somewhere, shredding trails on his treasured mountain bike. If you know a good route, he wants to hear about it.

Ahmad completed his BSc Computer Science (Hons) at Wits before joining Entelect as a Software Engineer and working his way up through the ranks. One of his greatest passions is nurturing engineers and taking them to the next level, and that instinct extends beyond his delivery teams into his role heading up graduate recruitment, where he helps identify and bring in the next generation of Entelect talent.

He remains a strong advocate for pragmatic engineering and best development practices, and is still known to crack open an IDE on occasion, just to keep things honest.

Outside of work, Ahmad thinks Die Hard is the best Christmas movie ever made, believes Lord of the Rings is essentially about short people saving the day, and can give excellent advice on what to actually watch on Netflix.

Bianca graduated from the University of South Africa (UNISA) with a BCom in Economics and Business Management. Having spent 6 years in the gaming industry as a Product Marketing Manager at Electronic Arts, moving into the software industry was a natural progression, and she joined Entelect in March 2018. As one of only a handful of the team who aren't techies, her passion for people and company culture is where she contributes most of her time. She's the driving force behind our Graduate Programme, The Entelect Challenge, and Entelect's Technology Accelerator and DevDay.

She has a daughter, who is half Australian, and in her spare time, you will find her on the tennis court or trying to better her swing on the driving range.

Candice's passion for people and relationship-building led her down the path of Talent Acquisition where she started her career in 2007. Her love of technology found her taking up multiple roles in the Software Consulting industry including Account Management, Commercial Principal, and Entrepreneur. She now oversees the Talent Acquisition team at Entelect where the Jedi Finders spend their days discovering top talent for one of SA's coolest tech companies.

Candice loves spending time outdoors. She is a foodie, makes her own wine from time to time and has earned the nickname 'Candypops' among her colleagues.

With over 17 years in IT consulting, Beavin brings structure and clear thinking to complex technology and transformation challenges. Much of his career has been in financial services, where he built deep experience in large-scale delivery, operational resilience and technology modernisation, giving him a practical understanding of the regulatory pressures that shape technology decisions. He works across business and technology stakeholders to align priorities and keep delivery moving, as comfortable in a boardroom as he is getting into the detail with a delivery team. He places real value on building trust early, believing strong relationships make hard decisions easier down the line, and is known for bringing calm and direction to difficult situations. Outside work, Beavin enjoys enduro mountain biking.

After completing his BCom in Informatics at Tuks, Bennie set off on a career in business management consulting that has taken him across more industries than most, including insurance, telecommunications, financial services, health, automotive, and manufacturing. He has learned that the fundamentals of good delivery travel well, and that fresh context often reveals solutions that specialists miss.

With 24 years of experience in business analysis and process engineering, the last 16 of them focused on programme and project delivery, Bennie has worked across the full delivery lifecycle. He joined Entelect in March 2022, bringing a joined-up view of how decisions at one end affect outcomes at the other, and a genuine love of governance and structure that he makes no apologies for.

He focuses on strong stakeholder alignment, consistent execution, and developing the delivery leaders around him, believing that a team with strong fundamentals and a culture of accountability will outperform any process or framework.

When he is not keeping large-scale programmes on track, he has strong opinions on beard grooming and Chelsea Football Club. Ask him why his name is not actually Bennie.

Colin graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology from the University of Greenwich. He joined Entelect in 2014 as a Senior Software Engineer, when Entelect was a smaller dev house without the brand or client list it has today. It took mild convincing, but he went straight into .NET development on a small and tricky project. Within two years he had proven he could run teams and projects on his own, and he stepped up as Team Lead on an important engagement that helped Entelect grow. A few more teams and projects later, he took on the holistic management of his assignments and moved into management. He went on to take over one of Entelect’s largest and most influential engagements, in one of the smoothest transitions in the company’s history. As Delivery Manager, Colin now leads a substantial portfolio of teams, projects and clients, including delivery on a major banking account. His style is one-on-one, and his tools are care, ownership and long-term thinking.

Outside work, Colin is usually training for his next race, running as many kilometres alongside his wife as their kids and babysitters allow. Otherwise, he’s likely testing his home automations in production, occasionally reminding his family that warm water is a privilege, not a guarantee.

Hennie graduated with a BSc in Computer Science and a BCom Honours from the University of Pretoria, beginning his career in 2002 as a Software Engineer before progressing through solution architecture and technical leadership. He joined Entelect in 2014 as a Team Lead and has since grown into one of the company's most experienced senior delivery managers.

What sets Hennie apart is his track record of scaling delivery at pace without losing quality or culture. He has grown delivery teams from handfuls of people to well over 100, in more than one instance, while maintaining the kind of client relationships that sustain long-term account growth. His experience spans BFSI, with deep expertise in software engineering, delivery governance, and strategic client relationship management.

Outside of work, Hennie is an outdoor enthusiast who finds solace in running, camping, and overlanding. When he is not in nature, he is tinkering with IoT devices in an ongoing effort to automate the care of his and his veterinarian wife's many foster fails.

Matthew relocated to South Africa from the north of England at the start of 2014, ostensibly to get away from the rain. He holds an MSc in Software Systems Technology from the University of Sheffield and brings over two decades of experience in IT, having built his career from the ground up through technical and delivery roles before stepping into senior leadership at Entelect.

Along the way he developed a particular expertise: making distributed and remote engineering teams perform at their best. Working across multi-location and hybrid environments over many years, he gained a deep understanding of the dynamics that make or break remote teams, from communication patterns and delivery culture to the subtle ways distance can erode collaboration if left unmanaged. He is a firm believer that geography should never determine how valued or effective a team feels.

Known for his calm, thoughtful leadership and practical approach to complex delivery challenges, Matthew is a go-to voice on how engineering teams can collaborate effectively whatever the structure.

Outside of work, you will find him cycling, running, climbing, or swimming. Do ask him about his idea of a romantic meal. It is a conversation worth having.

Moosa has worn a lot of hats over a 23-year career in software, including engineer, business owner, technologist, mentor, and team leader. That breadth gives him a practical fluency in the challenges facing the people he works with, whether they are engineers deep in a technical problem or clients navigating a complex transformation.

As a Delivery Manager focused on insurance and banking, he works closely with teams and clients to keep delivery on track, build strong working relationships, and ensure that the technology being built is actually solving the right business problems. He brings an entrepreneurial mindset to enterprise delivery, balancing technical execution with commercial practicality and a genuine passion for bringing people and technology together to solve problems.

Outside of delivery, Moosa is a committed family man, a motivator and mentor who invests in the people around him, and a devoted fan of soccer and Age of Empires. He has also, amazingly, once been a victim of piracy. The "aaargh" kind.

Roshan graduated from Wits with a BSc in Computer Science and Economics and then went on to obtain his honours in Computer Science and a postgraduate degree from business school while working full time as a software developer. Roshan has worked on large systems for financial institutions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa using Java as his core language. He joined Entelect in 2018, where he enjoys working across Entelect teams in a variety of projects and industries.

His family means the world to him, and he wouldn't want to change this for anything. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking.

Rheiner started out in software development before gradually moving towards the leadership and people side of delivery, shaped by a realisation that has guided him ever since: good delivery depends as much on people, clarity, and trust as it does on process or technology. As a Delivery Manager at Entelect, he works closely with development managers, team leads, architects, and client stakeholders to build shared understanding and keep things moving. Much of his experience has been built in financial services, where the relationships between client and delivery teams need to be honest, steady, and practical. He is known for clear communication, practical problem solving, and showing up consistently for the people he works with.