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David De Beer

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Chief Technology Officer translating business needs into scalable, ROI-driven product technology.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a product-focused leadership role where I can align technology with business goals, architect scalable integrations, and apply AI and automation to drive client value - while translating technical decisions for stakeholders with clarity.

I’m a Chief Technology Officer with 7+ years’ experience bridging business and technology. I’ve built a track record of translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders so decisions move forward with clarity and confidence.

I’m product-focused and strategic: I identify business needs, prioritize technical initiatives, and architect solutions that deliver measurable outcomes. At Magenta Quantum Solutions, I translated stakeholder requirements into delivery aligned with company goals and ensured implementations considered real-world business constraints and ROI.

I architected scalable integrations across cloud-based platforms and third-party services, and I’ve led evaluation and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance business operations and client value. Earlier, I managed enterprise IT infrastructure (Microsoft Exchange, licensing, user systems) and built an automated document generation system that eliminated manual workflows and improved accuracy for client documentation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief Technology Officer

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Magenta Quantum Solutions

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Translated business stakeholder needs into prioritized product and technical initiatives aligned to company goals. Architected scalable integrations across cloud platforms and third-party services, and evaluated AI-driven solutions to enhance operations and client value.

Product Strategy Stakeholder Management Technical Leadership Cloud Architecture Third Party Integrations Business Analysis ROI Oriented Delivery

Business Efficiency & Technology Manager

Quiver Tree Capital

Jan 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Managed enterprise IT infrastructure including Microsoft Exchange, licensing, and user systems to support all employees. Built an automated document generation system for Empowerment structures that produced instant, error-free client documentation and removed manual workflows.

Enterprise IT Licensing Management Automation Document Generation Process Improvement

Freelance Developer & Consultant

Freelancing

Jan 2008 - Jan 2019 (11 years)

Developed custom web applications for 20+ clients across multiple industries, translating client requirements into technical solutions. Provided ongoing web infrastructure support to deliver reliable service and improve client retention.

Web Development PHP JavaScript Python C Client Consulting Web Infrastructure

Web Administrator & Trafficker

Haymarket Publishing

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)

Managed digital advertising operations across multiple web properties. Analyzed web traffic and user behavior to optimize site performance and improve outcomes from ad delivery.

Web Administration Ad Operations Ad Trafficking User Behavior Analysis Performance Optimization