Reynard Botha is a senior IT management professional with over 15 years of experience at Net1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. He currently manages IT projects and software testing. Throughout his career, he has successfully led teams and delivered various projects, including EMV certification processes and social grant payment systems. Reynard offers a broad range of technical skills and management experience in areas such as project management, quality assurance, and software testing. He seeks to further his career in a position with greater responsibility.

1. REYNARD BOTHA
SENIOR IT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
IT Project Management, Software Testing & Quality Assurance
3211 Goldeneye pl, Superior, Colorado, 80027 | +27 83 258 4383 | reynardb.sr71@gmail.com | Skype: reynardb52
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
A highly competent Senior Manager IT with extensive knowledge of technical resources and equipment, of hardware and
software, and with hands-on experience in IT team management, EMV MasterCard certification processes, project
management, quality assurance and software testing. Reynard Botha currently manages IT Projects and Software Testing
at Net1 UEPS Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in the provision of payment solutions and transaction processing
services. Reynard presents a committed and effective record of service to Net1, proven through a fifteen-year tenure
and steady promotion to senior management responsibility.
Reynard offers depth of professional experience through former positions held, including Team Manager; Software
Development Test Team Leader; and Quality Assurance Tester. Furthermore, a portfolio of successfully completed
projects testifies to capability in managing teams through the entire life-cycle of high-capacity projects. Through the
execution of IT Management acumen, the management of strategic change programs, and the application of business
management expertise, Reynard has made a significant impact on streamlining processes and improving organisational
efficiencies.
Throughout his professional career Reynard has successfully delivered in consistent, effective application and
accountability to organisational objectives, and in driving results. This hard-working professional offers a broad skill set,
garnered in hands-on experience as well as through on-going professional development, including: MasterCard EMV
Issuer, Acquirer and Processor Certification Management | CAST Security Certification Management | CPV | Card Art
Approval | LoA | Site security Audit Management | Smartcard Development Process Management | IT Senior
Management | Software Project Management | Business Acumen | Leadership | Cross-functional Team Management |
Quality Analysis | SDLC | Test Planning | System Testing | User Acceptance Testing | Software and Hardware Testing |
Software Documentation | Integration | TCP/IP | Integration Testing | IT Business Alignment | Banking Solutions |
Procurement | IT Change Management | Quality Assurance | Cloud Computing | ITIL | Desktop Support and Microsoft
Office Suite.
With a combination of deep subject matter and industry expertise in IT project and program management, and with a
desire to apply such expertise and experience, Reynard Botha seeks to further his professional growth in a position of
greater responsibility and leadership.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS:
Net1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.
Senior Manager IT (Projects and Software Testing) [February 2013 to Date]:
Creating strong positive relationships via continued communication with various processors, suppliers and service
providers around the world I provide the highest quality client service in a quick and precise manner.
Managing certification projects for EMV Contactless Card, CAST EMV Card Certification, CPV, Card Art Approval, Card
Production Plant LoA, EMVCo Site pre and Full Audit as well as MasterCard, Visa and Bankserve POS acquiring.
Managing a major international financial project for MasterCard prepaid multicurrency card transaction processing in

2. Europe and other parts of the World.
Program management for the WFP World project proposal and tender process.
Led cross-functional teams of software testers, project managers, technical writers and business analysts developing more
efficient processes in an agile environment producing rapidly developed software as part of fast paced projects.
Drives the continued efficient operation of the social grant payment project by managing the project and associated teams
of around 80+ team members; coordinating the hardware and software testing; quality assurance; planning and managing
the pilot and live deployment phases which enables our system to facilitate the payment of 10 million client per month of
which +/- 3 million transact on the first day of payment.
Managed the co-ordination of EMV level two ATM acquiring certification, which enabled Net1 to deploy ATMs into the
South African banking environment. Net1 certification was obtained 30% faster than any other South African Bank.
Contributed to the successful deployment of around 700 ATMs across South Africa, in a record time of less than a year
from project initiation. Currently managing ongoing deployment of around 50 new ATMs per month.
Team Manager [April 2008 to January 2013]:
Contributed to the creation and implementation of the SDLC within the IT department.
Managed the testing of the EMV debit card certification project that enabled Net1 to successfully issue MasterCard debit
cards in partnership with a local bank into the South African banking sector (the highest number of MasterCard debit cards
issued by any issuer in South Africa).
Managed the software testing and Quality Assurance for the successful implementation of the social grant payment
project, including: management of the test team; project collaboration; test planning; software and hardware testing; and
regression testing that led to the successful bulk enrolment and card issuing of around 18 million grant beneficiaries.
Conducted the physical live piloting and deployment of enrolment and payment software and hardware on client sites
with a total contract value in excess of R10 billion. The contract currently serves a client base of around 18 million grant
beneficiaries and includes in excess of 10 million MasterCard EMV debit card holders.
Software Development Test Team Leader [August 2003 to March 2008]:
Planned, designed and created the Net1 test lab from the ground up where all IT software and hardware testing and
research are performed. Continuously ensured improvements to the design and operation of the test lab by changing
procedures, processes and the physical layout of the lab.
Created several development testing document templates used daily, several of which were later accepted into the SDLC.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Net1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.; Senior Manager IT (Projects and Software Testing), Former Designations; Team Manager |
Software Development Test Team Leader | Quality Assurance Software Tester [April 2001 to Date]
February 2013 to Date, Senior Manager IT (Projects and Software Testing)
Smart card development project management, card management, and test planning.
MasterCard Acquiring Certification Project management.
MasterCard Issuer Certification Project Management.
MasterCard Processor Certification Project Management.
MasterCard EMV certifications for LCCN, LoA, CPV and Card Design.
EMVCo Site Audit project management.
MasterCard Cast Security project management.
Project Management and managing the PMO.
Hands on Management style, involved in all aspects of software testing and quality assurance.
Oversee all aspects of project management, software testing and Quality Assurance.
Collaborate in IT strategy planning and maintain awareness of the specific business unit targets.
Work in collaboration with executive management in order to achieve proper service delivery levels.
Oversee and manage all aspects of change control and ensure the adherence to and documented use of the SDLC.
Represent IT development at implementation and business meetings.
Identify new business opportunities within Net1's scope.

3. Manage the achievement of specific targets through team awareness.
Monitor the achievement or non-achievement of targets and take corrective action.
Remain abreast of all technology trends, and evaluate potential partner technologies.
Maintain an awareness of competitive products or services and identify competitors within the market.
Perform the analysis and design of new products.
Draft functional specifications and user manuals to support product development and client operations.
Identify product problems and strengths and collect data related to the customer experience.
Ensure data restoration including installation of backup and disaster recovery procedures.
Conduct data mining and verification within the data warehouse system.
Plan software and hardware roll out during pilot and live phases.
Facilitate personnel development through in-house and external training and site visits.
Attract and retain personnel as per strategic business unit needs to maximize return on investment.
Measure the performance and development of personnel while attending to areas where improvements can be made.
Hold quarterly one-on-ones with staff and address or reports issues.
Ensure compliance with all labor-related acts and maintain accurate records of all necessary employee-related issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• More than A decade of hands-on IT Management and Business experience
• ITIL Foundation Certification | Axelos | 2015 | Achieved above 90 percent average
• IT Management (ten week course) | University of Cape Town | 2014 |Achieved above 75 percent average
• Practical Software Testing | Test and Data Services | 2002
• Senior Certificate (Matric) | Zwartkop High School | 1990