Derrick Hunter
@derrickhunter
Software engineering executive modernizing platforms and scaling teams for measurable impact.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an innovative Software Engineering Leader with 20+ years of expertise transforming business operations through cutting-edge technology solutions. I’ve scaled platforms to increase revenue by 35%, improve processing speeds by 20%, and reduce deployment times by 40%.
As Head of Technology and Innovation at Ornico Group, I orchestrate digital transformation by designing scalable systems and leading technical innovation across the organization. I created a technology vision aligned with business goals, spearheaded cloud migration that delivered a 20% cost reduction, and built a DevOps culture that reduced deployment failures by 60%.
I’m also known for modernizing legacy architectures and optimizing operational efficiency. I implemented performance optimization frameworks that improved processing speeds by 20% and led architectural redesigns that enhanced scalability and maintainability—while ensuring teams stay focused on both long-term strategy and day-to-day delivery.
Previously, I drove transformation as a Product Owner and Development Team Manager, delivering 35% revenue growth and improving sprint velocity by 15%. I’ve led enterprise integrations, reduced execution times by 50%, and mentored teams to increase productivity by 30%, with a strong focus on code quality, automated testing, and reliable delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Technology and Innovation
Ornico Group
Feb 2020 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Orchestrated digital transformation as Head of Technology and Innovation, designing scalable systems and modernizing legacy platforms. Led cloud migration and performance/DevOps initiatives that cut costs 20%, improved processing speeds 20%, and reduced deployment failures by 60%.
Development Team Manager
Automation Exchange
Dec 2015 - Jan 2020 (4 years 1 month)
Served as Development Team Manager and Product Owner, driving the flagship solution’s growth and delivering end-to-end software optimization. Redesigned architecture and pipelines to improve operational efficiency 25%, cut QA cycles 40%, and enable 99.9% uptime while improving sprint velocity 15%.
Solutions Development Lead
Ariba
May 2005 - Aug 2015 (10 years 3 months)
Led enterprise integration solutions as Solutions Development Lead, connecting multinational systems and improving reliability and scalability. Optimized database architecture and queries to reduce execution times 50% and delivered critical client solutions retaining $3.5M in annual revenue.
Web Developer
Absalom Systems
Jan 2002 - Jan 2005 (3 years)
Developed and optimized enterprise web applications as Web Developer, focusing on user experience and system efficiency. Increased client satisfaction 30% and reduced development time 25% by creating reusable component libraries and optimizing existing codebases and databases.
Applications Consultant
The Edge Computer Systems
Jan 1999 - Jan 2002 (3 years)
Developed and deployed custom software solutions and administered Microsoft SQL as an Applications Consultant. Boosted client productivity 20% and reduced manual reporting effort 40% by streamlining reporting processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
2014 -
Earned the Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certification in 2014.
Viewpoint Training
Business Analysis
2012 -
Completed Business Analysis training with Viewpoint Training in 2012.
Technikon Natal
Electronic Engineering
1995 -
Studied Electronic Engineering at Technikon Natal in 1995.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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