Werner van Staden
I am a veteran IT professional with 20+ years of experience spanning AI engineering, automation, DevOps, fintech leadership, and teaching.
About
I am a veteran IT professional with 20+ years of experience spanning AI engineering, automation, DevOps, fintech leadership, and teaching. I design and build agentic AI systems, orchestrate LLM workflows, and deliver AI-powered SaaS products and automated trading platforms.
I thrive at the intersection of technology and business, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex AI concepts into actionable strategy for executives and students. I am passionate about secure, cloud-native architectures, responsible AI, and continuous learning.
- 21 years' experience
- Joined December 2025
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- AfrikaansIntermediate
- Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
- ThaiBeginner
Industry experience
- Financial Services
- Education
- Software & Internet
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
Work experience· 7 roles
Design and build agentic AI systems for business, education, and research; focus on streamlining business processes with AI automation.
Developed proof-of-concept automated trading strategies; authored platform specifications, QA, and competitor analysis; advised executives on AI/FinTech strategy and technical direction.
Architected and deployed Bitcoin/FinTech infrastructure, including modular exchange and trade execution system; designed high-availability, secure infrastructure (AWS, SQL, custom encryption); conducted compliance audits across global jurisdictions; keynote speaker on Blockchain at Financial Summit 2019 (Bali).
Education
Certifications and awards· 6
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