The One with Breaking through Engineering Red Tape

Explore with our Platform Data Engineer, Hein van der Merwe, how Apache Flink is being used in the banking world to catch fraud in real time. Expect practical tips, real-world lessons, and a behind-the-scenes look at setting up Flink for high-speed, high-stakes data processing. Then, we’ll switch gears with Devandren Govender, our Platform Systems Development expert, to see how Platform Engineering is making developers' lives easier, helping teams overcome everyday challenges and boost productivity.

Sponsors
Capitec Bank – offering light snacks and drinks
Venue
5 on Neutron, Techno Park, Stellenbosch – Capitec Head Office
Limited capacity—please RSVP.

Requirements

• In-person only (old-school, pre-COVID style)
• Recruiting is discouraged; this event focuses on community, collaboration, and shared tech passion

Agenda
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 15:00 – 17:30

• 15:00 - 15:30 | Welcome and registration
• 15:30 – 16:00 | Hein vd Merwe, Getting Apache Flink Up and Running in an Enterprise Environment to Combat Fraud
• 16:00 – 16:30 | Devandren Govender, Platform Engineering: Solving Developer Challenges at Scale
• 16:30 – 17:30 | More socializing & networking

Hope to see you there!