Gareth Vereb

Head of Product @Veretech

South Africa🔥 Startup FounderProducer💸 Marketing✔️ IT🧑‍💼 C-level Executive🐦 Design🧨 Consulting🎥 Entertainment🏦 Finance🧮 Education✨ Business OwnerCOOContent ManagerSEO ManagerDigital Ads ManagerCopywriterMarketing Analytics ManagerUX/UI DesignerProduct DesignerProduct ManagerProject ManagerBI AnalystPortfolio ManagerFinancial PlannerBusiness Analyst🎓 StudentEngagement ManagerPartnerResearcherGraduate StudentCPOAdvisorFounderProduct Consultant

Gareth is a digital product and technical project implementation specialist skilled in finance, business analysis and agile coaching. He is a certified Project Management Profesional and Scrum Master, experienced WordPress developer, analyst and go to market growth hacker, with 16 years of experience at fast-paced start-ups as well as large corporates. Gareth has lead over 100 projects to date including the development of PayTech applications, fractional investment platforms, integrations to multinational b

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Work Background

collab.Head of Product

Jan. 2023New York, United States · Remote• Set prioritization and product direction as product owner and member of strategy team. • Collaborating with cross-functional executives, including engineering, sales, finance, and marketing, ensuring product is developed to meet the needs of users and the business. • Contributing to product marketing through research and analytics. • Developed and implemented product development processes that improved time-to-market.

ScalioSenior Technical Project Manager

Jan. 2022San Francisco Bay Area · Remote• Facilitated development and launch of USA based RegA+ investment platform for $50m portfolio. • Responsible for contract and client management on key account. • Leading multinational and multidisciplinary technical teams across 6 time zones. • Coordinating all product UI/UX design as well as Front/Back-End development and implementation.

Blue Label TelecomsTechnology Portfolio Manager

Jan. 2021 - Dec. 2022South Africa• Digital transformation programme manager responsible for re‐design and development of group’s entire back‐end technology stack from monolithic to microservice based architecture. • Project manager responsible for Proof-of-Value implementation of core technology platforms including billing, voucher management and FinTech. • Managing analysis, design, solution architecture of Master Data Management and integration of ERP and BI systems into the modern technology stack. • Overseeing design and development of microservices, APIs, and API gateways. • Coordinating scrum masters, product owners and systems analysts.

VeretechFounder

Jan. 2019South Africa · HybridSuccessfully engaged on several contracts under my own consultancy, some of the most notable engagements include: WIZZIT International • Led the establishment of the Project Office, designed, implemented, and championed agile software development methodology, frameworks, and management processes for the entire organization. • Implemented entirely new internal tools ecosystem for management of over 40 technical projects. • Product owner on development and launch of PayTech SoftPOS mobile platforms. Hollard Insurance • Lead Consultant on $20m tech infrastructure reappropriation project. • Facilitated business analysis on group data and technical infrastructure. Techworks I.T. Solutions • Led product management on client projects including UI/UX design and front-end implementation. • Consulted on several engagements including Sapphire Risk (Bryte Insurance), Betapoint, Altron, Santam, Sasol, SGS, and BDO.

eAdvance GroupSenior Portfolio Manager

Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2019South Africa · Hybrid• Executed 53 projects, managing a $19m+ budget and achieving a $750k annual cost reduction through operational enhancements and advanced reporting. • Oversaw nationwide IT operations across 22 branches and streamlined CRM system implementation for 2000+ customers. • Led and mentored a 12-member cross-functional team; established project management frameworks and a PMO, reducing project implementation times by 40%. • Formulated innovative finance strategies, achieving a development model 25% more cost-efficient than competitors.

Techworks I.T. SolutionsSenior Technical Project Manager

Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2016South Africa• Focused business analysis on developing capabilities through implementation of IT systems, implemented systems including IT Helpdesks, data backup/recovery process, server, and firewall architecture. • Facilitated deployment of proprietary management information software including implementation of insurance information systems at two largest underwriting management firms in the country. • Spearheaded entire IT operations function and IT support teams servicing over 200 users. • Executed the over hall and upgrade of server, network, and PBX infrastructure for over 150 users.

RSV GROUPProject Manager

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2013South Africa• Promoted into management in under 2 years due to strong performance and organisational impact. • Planned and supervised over 30 high-rise redevelopment projects up to 21 floors and 35 000m². • Guided hundreds of stakeholders throughout multinational group of companies from initiation to close out of projects. • Introduced new supply chain strategy and process improvements which improved project implementation times up to 30%.