2024 in Review: Africa’s Best Kept Secret in Tech
What Makes Sand Technologies a Great Place to Work in 2025? We take a look back at an incredible year and highlight our favourite achievements and moments that shaped it.
Meet Our Adventurer: Gabe Maja
Gabriel Kevin Maja is a Data Scientist in the Insurance Domain within the Sand Enterprise AI Division. In this blog, Gabriel shares some highlights on his journey at Sand, his love for data science, soccer, and how he manages to find a sense of equilibrium through it all.
What does a Data Engineer do?
Mercia Malan, Head of Data Engineering at Sand Technologies, unravels the intricate world of data engineering. With over a decade of experience, she offers unique insights into what data engineers actually do, from designing robust data pipelines to ensuring data quality and accessibility. She explores the evolution of data engineering, its crucial role in today’s data-driven landscape, and the diverse skill set required to excel in this rapidly growing profession.
Meet Our Adventurer: John Ngwenya
John Ngwenya, Senior Product Manager at Sand, shares his journey of combining tech expertise with a passion for African development. Discover how Sand’s unique culture and mission allow John to make a global impact while balancing work and family life in this inspiring “Meet our Adventurers” feature.