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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.…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.

Werner van Staden

AI Engineer, Data Scientist, Full Stack Developer, +2

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Thai

Beginner

Work Experience

AI Automation Consultant at SiammAI

January 1, 2022 - Present

Design and build agentic AI systems for business, education, and research; focus on streamlining business processes with AI automation.

FinTech Consultant at MachinaTrader

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Developed proof-of-concept automated trading strategies; authored platform specifications, QA, and competitor analysis; advised executives on AI/FinTech strategy and technical direction.

CTO at Cryptocurrents

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

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).

Senior Systems Administrator at Gijima AST

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Led system admin team for Department of Home Affairs “Who Am I” project (FIFA World Cup 2010). Deployed and managed 100+ servers (Linux, AIX, Windows). Ensured Interpol-standard security for sensitive border/movement monitoring. Collaborated with IBM, Cisco, Oracle, Interpol on infrastructure scale-up.

Linux Certification Manager at Linux Professional Institute

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Designed curriculum and certification standards for Linux System Administration; delivered international training and curriculum development.

CFO at MeWe Arts & Education

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Oversaw financial operations and IT system strategy.

Lecturer in Music Technology at Kingston College

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Taught studio technology and digital systems; developed course material and assessments.