Johan Pretorius Email & Phone Number

Sandton, South Africa

In my current job role, I am responsible for establishing the institutionalization of TOGAF as a cornerstone of the architectural framework, ensuring a standardized approach to architectural practices and excellent decision-making in the organization. To deliver necessary guidance at a multi-disciplinary architecture forum, I orchestrate an environment of collective expertise exchange. While focusing on assessing and prioritizing business automation opportunities, I lead and contribute to… Show more In my current job role, I am responsible for establishing the institutionalization of TOGAF as a cornerstone of the architectural framework, ensuring a standardized approach to architectural practices and excellent decision-making in the organization. To deliver necessary guidance at a multi-disciplinary architecture forum, I orchestrate an environment of collective expertise exchange. While focusing on assessing and prioritizing business automation opportunities, I lead and contribute to high-level strategic dialogues Key Accomplishments: ► Collaborated with key stakeholders within the business domain, fostering deep comprehension of the organization's requirements to prioritize architectural endeavors.►Improved efficiency of testing procedures and ensured the reliability of systems by creating and managing robust test automation frameworks.►Established Architecture Forum, fostered a structured platform for cross-disciplinary collaboration and ideation.►Reorganized testing via automation of elevating change velocity, diminishing reliance on manual testing, bolstering efficiency, and reducing risk.►Rooted Togaf as the preferred architecture framework, providing a standardized and strategic foundation for organizational growth.►Guaranteed substantial savings and upgraded connectivity options, marking a stride towards modernization while spearheading inaugural customer connection to company staff through Restful Webservices.►Championed adoption of RESTful Webservices as a dynamic alternative to conventional MQ or File-based communication while leading the progressive overhaul of communication channels. Show less

Sandton

Illovo, Sandton

During this tenure, I was accountable for managing groundbreaking research in AI and Robotics, magnifying Strate's operational prowess and effectiveness. By directing the Architecture team, I overhauled Electronic Voting and amplified market dynamics for heightened efficiency. While utilizing my outstanding industrial knowledge, I contributed in chairing the technical stream of the Financial Markets Blockchain Consortium and fuel dynamic advancements. Key Accomplishments: ►… Show more During this tenure, I was accountable for managing groundbreaking research in AI and Robotics, magnifying Strate's operational prowess and effectiveness. By directing the Architecture team, I overhauled Electronic Voting and amplified market dynamics for heightened efficiency. While utilizing my outstanding industrial knowledge, I contributed in chairing the technical stream of the Financial Markets Blockchain Consortium and fuel dynamic advancements. Key Accomplishments: ► Encouraged high-performing team by providing necessary training on diverse Blockchain and DLT technologies, fostering expertise in specific areas.►Selected as Strate's representative at ACSDA 2017 to discuss Blockchain's transformative impact on CSDs' role in Capital Markets, showcasing expertise on a global platform.►Developed architecture of Strate's groundbreaking Proxy Voting solution – a pioneering Blockchain project, marking Strate's inaugural entry into production and one of the earliest large-scale regulated FMI deployments of Blockchain technology worldwide.►Delivered strategic counsel to Liquidity Alliance on Blockchain's potential for Cross-Border Collateral, enriching global financial cooperation. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Key Accomplishments: Accomplished all assigned roles of supporting and promoting the following products:o Collaborated with high-performing staff on CA TDM and CA TCO (Previously GridTools), aiding customers in optimizing their data and testing processes.o Engaged with stakeholders on CA API Management (Formerly Layer7), facilitating robust API strategies.o Championed CA Service Virtualization (Formerly CA LISA), enabling efficient virtualization for enhanced… Show more Key Accomplishments: Accomplished all assigned roles of supporting and promoting the following products:o Collaborated with high-performing staff on CA TDM and CA TCO (Previously GridTools), aiding customers in optimizing their data and testing processes.o Engaged with stakeholders on CA API Management (Formerly Layer7), facilitating robust API strategies.o Championed CA Service Virtualization (Formerly CA LISA), enabling efficient virtualization for enhanced testing.o Promoted CA Application Test (Formerly CA LISA Test), ensuring thorough application testing procedures.o Contributed to delivering CA Continuous Application Insight (Formerly CA Pathfinder), assisting clients in gaining insights into application performance.o Advocated for CA Release Automation (Formerly Nolio), streamlining release management workflows.o Enabled customers to harness CA APM (Formerly Wily), enhancing application performance monitoring strategies. Show less

Illovo

While working as an IMS Architect and Project Manager, I managed Strate Collateral Phase 2 implementation, assuming the role of Lead Middleware Architect, driving seamless integration. Oversaw the FATCA project, assuming the position of Project Manager and ensuring smooth project execution. Key Accomplishments: ► Established Central Front End while leading as IMS Architect through a SCRUM approach.► Guaranteed an impressive 30% reduction in time to market while playing a… Show more While working as an IMS Architect and Project Manager, I managed Strate Collateral Phase 2 implementation, assuming the role of Lead Middleware Architect, driving seamless integration. Oversaw the FATCA project, assuming the position of Project Manager and ensuring smooth project execution. Key Accomplishments: ► Established Central Front End while leading as IMS Architect through a SCRUM approach.► Guaranteed an impressive 30% reduction in time to market while playing a pivotal role in facilitating Strate's adoption of Agile Project Management Methodology.I performed exceptionally while establishing a crucial inter-organizational communications framework linking Strate and ClearStream, introducing Tri-Party Collateral services to the South African market. Furthermore, I accomplished the assigned role of technical lead in connecting JSE's ISO message hub with Omgeo's XML message hub. Key Accomplishments: ► Acquired significant cost savings for Strate, surpassing a million rand by spearheading in-house development of IMS Middleware Suite, pivotal for creating the Collateral Management System.►Confirmed operational continuity by delivering appropriate oversight for application maintenance.►Ensured an impressive 30% reduction in time to market while playing a pivotal role in facilitating Strate's adoption of Agile Project Management Methodology.►Orchestrated IT projects and assured seamless management and delivery of project objectives. Show less

 Find and architect suitable solutions for specific IT-run initiatives. Replaced a bespoke middleware application with the Incentage Middleware Suite. Manage and run IT-lead projects and initiatives. Research latest technological trends. Act as an interface between business and IT to ensure customer needs are well understood and met. Document and promote IT initiatives. Train staff on pertinent technologies.

Rosebank

Lectured Photography and Photoshop classes.

Strate Ltd

 Train staff on XML and Web technologies. Take ownership of core functionality decisions. Take ownership of change and release management for team deliverables. Update Web System interfaces. Update system functionality. Architect new systems to replace outdated middleware systems.

 Write training material for CTI courses (Java SE/EE, C++, Web Services, and Web Programming). Oversee trainers’ marking to ensure consistency and quality.

Bsc It (Hons.), Computer Science And Management

Activities and Societies: British Computer Society (BCS). Subjects completed w.r.t. the honour's degree include: Project Management.

It Service Management Practices

ITIL Fundamentals - Passed certification exam with 95%

Bsc It, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Art Society Basketball NGO Activities

Matric, Accademic + Tecnical Subjects