Dirk Steynberg

Dirk Steynberg has a strong background in data engineering and analysis, with notable experience in various companies. Dirk is currently working as a Data Engineer at Teraflow.ai, where they focus on making AI work effectively. Prior to this, from 2020 to 2022, Dirk worked as a Data Engineer at Ringier South Africa, leading the development of an event-driven data lake and data warehouse. In this role, they managed stakeholder relationships and maintained a platform with over 2,000 endpoints. Dirk also implemented a configuration and orchestration layer for scalability and flexibility, enabling seamless integration of new data sources and vendors.

Before Ringier South Africa, Dirk founded Perceptech in 2015, a company that provided data analysis and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. During their tenure as the Founder, they developed open-source reporting suites, designed and implemented web applications and Python-based solutions, and created Python applications and scripts to address diverse business challenges. Dirk also collaborated with clients to understand their requirements and delivered customized solutions that met their unique data needs.

Prior to starting their own company, Dirk worked at Howler as a Data Guru from 2019 to 2020. In this role, they led the architecture and development of a modern data analytics platform, using centralized data warehousing and data lake solutions. Dirk implemented automation and ETL pipelines to consolidate and transform data from multiple sources, and created interactive dashboards and reports for product, fraud, and user behavior analysis. Dirk also collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the data solutions aligned with business requirements.

Dirk's earlier work experience includes a role as a Data Engineer at Ovations Technologies (Pty) Ltd from 2017 to 2019, where they focused on data engineering tasks. Dirk also worked as a Production Assistant at Africa Film Studios for a short period in 2015.

Overall, Dirk Steynberg has extensive experience in data engineering, including building data lakes and warehouses, implementing automation and ETL pipelines, creating interactive dashboards, and delivering customized data solutions for clients. Dirk is skilled in various programming languages, including Python, and has a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Dirk Steynberg pursued their education in a variety of fields over the years. In 2014, they attended the College of Audio Engineering, where they obtained a degree in Audio Engineering. In 2011 and 2012, they studied Mass Communication/Media Studies at Rhodes University, although their degree status is unknown. In 2018 and 2019, Dirk enrolled in edX and completed a Big Data Micromasters program offered by the University of Adelaide, focusing on Big Data and Data Science. In 2019, they also completed a Coursera Specialization in Data Analysis and Interpretation from Wesleyan University. Continuing their education, from 2020 to 2022, Dirk attended ADL Online, where they obtained a TQUK Level 4 degree in Business & Innovation. Dirk further pursued their studies at the Online Business School from 2022 to 2023, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in IT and Computing.

In addition to their formal education, Dirk Steynberg also attained several certifications. These include a Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology (obtained in January 2023) from the Online Business School, a Level 4 Certificate in Database Management (obtained in January 2022) from Training Qualifications UK, and a Fusion 360: Multi-Body Modeling certification (obtained in January 2022) from LinkedIn, among others. These certifications reflect Dirk's commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills in various areas related to IT, data analysis, and management.