You either step forward into growth, or step back into safety.
Patrick’s technology career began as a “programmer” with UNIDATA, working on large logistics software solutions such as stock management, warehousing, sales and distribution for diverse customers, including Metro warehouse, Pioneer Concrete, and NSB Tongaat Food Distributors. Patrick was later employed by IHD as head of software development for its distribution systems. These included pharmaceutical distribution with batch tracing, expiring products, refrigerated goods, automated warehousing systems, and fine distribution management with delivery planning and routing. His capability and expertise led to him being appointed as IT Manager.
Since joining MIP in 2000, Patrick has been the head of Web development as well as head of Core Technologies (Research and Innovation), and was appointed as CTO in 2010. Among these roles, beside software development, he has had the opportunity to become familiar with Unix, BSD, Linux, networking, security, hardware and the implementation of ecosystems requiring all these disciplines. Patrick is a member of the Board and a substantial shareholder.
Quote: “There’s always room for improvement!”