com·pre·hend

1. transitive and intransitive verb
   understand: to grasp the meaning or nature of something.
2. transitive verb
   include something: to include something as a part of a larger whole (formal)

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Phone:	+27 (0)21 551 6456
E-mail	info@comprehendit.co.za
Postal Address:	P.O. Box 36895 Chempet 7442
Physical Address:	18 Marconi Road Montague Gardens

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	Background	A self-starter who takes the initiative when an opportunity arises, Gerhard founded ComprehendIT in 1998. He believes that work should be enjoyable and thus took his hobby and turned it into a successful and thriving business. He is passionate about what he does and plays a very active role in architecting, designing and implementing solutions. Under Gerhard's leadership and guidance, we look forward to ComprehendIT growing from strength to strength.
	Role	Systems Architect & Designer
	Skill Set	System Analysis and Process Design SQL Server Database Design C# ASP.NET (v2.0 & v3.5) MVC/Linq SQL Reporting Services Microsoft Access (adp) C# Windows Forms VB6 (COM+) Objects for IIS5
	Qualifications	B.Comm (Informatics and Accounting) - University of Pretoria 1991 MBL - UNISA 1997

Background	Leon's organised nature carries through in his methodical approach to problem-solving. He approaches analysing a problem from all angles before attacking with gusto. Leon leads by example earning the respect of his peers.
Role	Senior Analyst & Software Engineer
Skill Set	Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Design & Support C# Windows Forms C# ASP.NET (v1.1) SQL Server DTS SQL Server Reporting Services
Qualifications	MCSE (Windows 2000) MCAD.NET MCSD.NET

	Background	Robert has a strong business background with industry experience in Financial Services, Retail, Education/Training. He is instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of ComprehendIT. Optimistic in even the most challenging situations, he always comes out on top with a smile.
	Role	Managing Director
	Skill Set	Project Management - 7 years experience
	Qualifications	B.Comm (Accounting, Private Law) - UNISA 2000 MBA - University of Stellenbosch 2006 Prince II Foundation for Project Managers - 2005 Foschini Management Development Program

Background	Wiaan's strengths lie in his ability to combine business perspectives with technical know-how in order to architect and design holistic solutions. A very analytical individual with a passion for taking on challenges - he always rises to the occasion to produce a high standard of work. Wiaan consistently delves into various & new technologies to explore how best they can be used/combined to implement an optimal and robust solution. Looking for optimisation at every turn, he prescribes and lives by the notion of working smarter, not harder.
Role	Solutions Architect & Designer
Skill Set	C#/VB.NET (v1.1, v2.0, & v3.*) ASP.NET (v1.1, v2.0 & v3.*) MVC/Linq Silverlight SQL Server Database Design C# Windows Forms JavaScript / jQuery (1.2.*) SQLite, MySql, Firebird, Access Compact Framework for Mobile 5 (v3.5) Java, C, C++ & VHDL Borland Delphi 5/6 Other: PHP, Ruby, Perl
Qualifications	B.Eng. Electronic Engineering - University of Stellenbosch 2000

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