Louis Geldenhuys
@louisgeldenhuys
Experienced Engineering Manager and Technical Leader with 17+ years.
What I'm looking for
I am an Engineering Manager and Technical Leader with over 17 years of experience in building high-performing teams and delivering scalable backend systems. My career has been defined by my ability to balance business needs with technical excellence, ensuring smooth user experiences and regulatory compliance. I am passionate about fostering team growth, driving technology innovation, and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
In my current role at Livescore, I have successfully built and led two backend teams, significantly improving user registration workflows and driving Agile process adoption. My leadership has resulted in a 40% increase in onboarding success rates and a 30% improvement in sprint velocity. I take pride in mentoring engineers and implementing best practices that enhance team performance and engagement.
As the founder of Rebott Business Solutions, I have delivered over 20 custom backend solutions, demonstrating my ability to lead projects from inception to deployment. My experience includes developing systems for various industries, which has honed my skills in backend engineering and project management. I am committed to continuous improvement and look forward to leveraging my expertise in a challenging new role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder / Lead Developer
Rebott Business Solutions
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 8 months)
Founded and operated a software consultancy delivering 20+ custom backend solutions to clients in logistics, retail, and support services. Led end-to-end delivery from requirements gathering to deployment and client support.
Engineering Manager
Livescore
Sep 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 3 months)
Built and led two high-performing backend teams: Player Accounts & Experience and Player Protection & Compliance. Designed and delivered end-to-end user journey architecture integrating 10+ third-party systems for identity verification, KYC, and regulatory compliance.
Senior Developer & Team Lead
Barloworld Power
Jun 2008 - Dec 2013 (5 years 6 months)
Led development of mission-critical enterprise systems for logistics and power operations. Reduced manual processes and errors through automation, saving 200+ hours monthly.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Louis Geldenhuys
National Senior Certificate, General Education
Completed the National Senior Certificate (Matric) in South Africa, providing a foundational education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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