Paul Louw

Led a greenfield Epicor ERP implementation across entities in Cape Town and Denver, directing integration architecture, data governance, and vendor coordination. Provided production support and embedded AI tools into daily workflows.

Defined technology strategy and architecture frameworks for the MineRP platform, providing governance and advisory services across cross-divisional initiatives.

Owned the technology framework for the Terrative business unit, driving Industry 4.0 standardisation and integration, and leading early AI investigations for edge applications.

Ensured responsible solution delivery and integration with enterprise systems, architected implementations for mining clients, and provided product direction from an implementation perspective.

Managed MineForms and MineORC products, directing the full solution lifecycle and aligning product direction with enterprise architecture and company strategy.

Stabilised the business unit responsible for metallurgical process products, modernising legacy code and managing the transfer of the unit as a going concern.

Managed projects and provided technology input on underground and wireless networking, tag tracking, and RFID implementation, including international deployments.

Progressed from development manager to Service Delivery Manager for the Africa Centre account, managing software development and IT infrastructure, and leading architecture for the Primary Care Information System.

Investigated business models for a consultancy guiding businesses through IT architecture, eventually accepting a position with GijimaAst.

Functioned as Business Process Engineer, Systems Architect, and Developer, leading process investigations and introducing UML, while managing development of a Medical Asset Management System.

Managed IT assets and personnel for Eastern Platinum, implemented SLAs, and developed a baseline analysis tool for SAN and IBM Shark implementation.

Held full responsibility for development lifecycle of several products, including a real-time LIMS reporting system used by over 1,200 users, and designed custom SQL replication services.

Diagnosed and resolved issues across over 1,300 workstations and 50 servers, created technical standards, and trained junior personnel.

Founded and managed a computer sales and services business, overseeing sales, technical teams, vendor relationships, and implementation of POS solutions.

Promoted and sold computerised point-of-sale systems, cellular telephones, fax machines, and copiers.

Promoted, sold, installed, and maintained computer systems, point-of-sale systems, Novell networks, and related hardware and software.

Grade: Distinction

BSc in Computer Science and Information Technology, completed with distinction.

Grade: Distinction

Diploma in Datametrics, completed with distinction.

Supervisory Development Program Diploma.