Erik Jonker is a Head of Software Development with nine years of experience building full-stack, data-driven talent solutions that enable strategic succession planning and leadership development. Based in Cape Town, he progressed from developer and lecturer roles to lead engineering at fitt Talent, where he designs bespoke software paired with research partnerships (Cambridge, TU/e) and international test providers. He blends hands-on engineering and team leadership to deliver scientifically grounded products that turn people data into actionable workforce decisions. Notably, his background spans academia and applied product work, reflecting a knack for translating research partnerships into production-ready systems.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
BSc Hons IT Computer science and information systems, BSc Hons IT Computer science and information systems at North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
Matric, Matric at Bergsig Akademie/Academy
Private Pilot's Licence Aviation, Private Pilot's Licence Aviation at Aviatech Flight School
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