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Willem Van Schalkwyk

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Senior Principal Engineer at Vertice MedTech
📍 Gauteng, South Africa

A results-oriented technology leader with over 12 years of experience in enterprise architecture, AI enablement, and cloud solutions. He excels at modernizing legacy infrastructure and aligning technical strategies with business goals, holding a Cum Laude Bachelors degree from Belgium Campus.

He led the end-to-end digital transformation of ClickOn Communications, which was a key factor in the companys successful acquisition by the conglomerate Bidvest.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Senior Principal Engineer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Gauteng, South Africa
Personality Overview

How Willem shows up

Optimistic
Story Driven
Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Willem cares about

AI-driven Automation
Spearheaded AI Foundry initiatives, designing and building agentic software solutions and AI assistants to improve internal productivity and efficiency.
Enterprise Modernization
Focuses on transforming legacy operational models into scalable, cloud-ready, and IoT-enabled technology businesses to drive growth and acquisition opportunities.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Senior Principal Engineer
Vertice MedTech
11-2022 - 6-2025
Architect | Senior Software Developer L2
Derivco
12-2015 - 11-2022
Head of IT | Architect | Principle Engineer
ClickOn Communications
12-2014 - 12-2015
Software Engineer
FirstTech Engineering Services
10-2012 - 12-2014
Software Engineer
Fourier IT Innovation
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Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor's degree (CUM LAUDE)
Belgium Campus
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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