Shem Taljaard

Head of Engineering

Shem Taljaard is the Head of Engineering at Deimos, where he leads high-performing engineering teams to build secure, scalable, and innovative solutions for clients. With over 20 years of experience across fintech and e-commerce, he brings deep expertise in digital transformation, technical strategy, and organizational growth. Before joining Deimos, he held leadership roles at companies like Konga, dubizzle, Eyewa, and PostPay, where he drove large-scale technology initiatives and built agile teams from the ground up. He’s passionate about enabling startups and scaling businesses to thrive through strong engineering practices and robust, scalable solutions.

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