IT - Growth Lending

Kayleigh Bell

Senior Systems Analyst

Cape Town

New to Cape Town, Kayleigh spends her free time exploring the city, as well as performing professionally as a singer-songwriter in local bars and restaurants. Besides her passion for music, she enjoys cooking and playing underwater hockey.

BCom (Hons), Information Systems, Rhodes University
Previously worked at Hubble Studios
Joined BOOST&Co in June 2019

kayleigh@boostandco.com

02037465572

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleigh-bell/

Sydne Brandon

Group executive assistant and IT systems administrator

Cape Town

Sydne loves outdoor activities and is happiest when riding a horse through beautiful landscapes. She also enjoys walking her dogs and having great food and coffee at her local farmers’ market. When the sun shines, you can find her on Cape Town’s hiking trails.

Began her career as a PA in 2017
Previously worked for two years in the film industry
Joined the team in 2018

sydne@boostandco.com 

+44 (0)20 7846 1556

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydne-brandon-a28457161/

Alexis Calingasan

Group developer

Philippines

In his spare time, Alex likes hanging out with his family, watching movies and playing computer games. He also enjoys travelling and spending time at his beautiful local beaches.

Previously worked for Billsby
Has 9 years of experience as a software engineer with a focus on .Net Web API and Javascript

alexc@boostandco.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-calingasan-21259761/

Marinus De Jager

Systems analyst

Cape Town

Marinus likes staying active by running and playing team sports. He also likes to learn something new every day and does so by reading or listening to podcasts. When it comes to food, his favourite meal is bacon and eggs on rye.

Bachelor of Commerce in Information System, Stellenbosch Univeristy

Joined BOOST&Co in March 2022

marinus@boostandco.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinusdej/

Damion Diederiks

Systems analyst

Cape Town

A Cape Town newbie, Damion enjoys using his free time to explore the city and all of its gems – including pursuing his interests in food and adventure, such as hiking, camping and travelling

Previously worked as a part-time IT technician
University of Pretoria graduate

Damion@boostandco.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiondiederiks/

Jefferson Galano

Lead developer

Philippines

Jefferson is a self-proclaimed tech geek who enjoys coding away on his laptop and dabbling in robotics. However, he is also musically-minded, playing both the guitar and drums, as well as enjoying cooking and exploring the complexities of coffee.

Previously worked for Billsby
Has 8 year’s software development experience

jefferson@boostandco.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgalano/

Snaefel Javier

Group developer

Philippines

Outside of work, Snaefel enjoys reading fiction novels and manga, as well as pouring her creativity into collecting figures and miniature toy photography. She is also always keen for a solo travel adventure to explore new cultures and finds it is the best way to get out of her comfort zone.

Six years of development experience
Previously worked for Samsung Philippines

snaefel@boostandco.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/snaefeljavier/

Juliard Soriaga

Group developer

Philippines

Aside from being a software engineer, Juliard enjoys eating good food and playing basketball and computer games. He’s also works as a financial advisor and has his own online business.

Eight years’ software development experience

juliard@boostandco.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliardsoriaga/

Fred Valiant

Group developer

Philippines

When Fred’s not developing software, he loves to play sports and plan getaways with his family to different beautiful destinations around the world.

15 years’ software development experience
Had involvement in different award winning international softwares

fred@boostandco.com