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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 Stellenbosh 2000

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external resources

ComprehendIT works with subcontractors when the need arises.
Subcontractors remain under the watchful eye and guidance of senior team members to ensure that the standard and quality of work remains high.

Working with subcontractors gives us the flexibility to expand our resource base and source the correct expertise for the job at hand when required.