Deidre Jacobs is a highly experienced professional with extensive expertise in integration architecture and consulting. Currently serving as Lead Architect at Nedbank since September 2015, Deidre provides architectural guidance on various integration methods and has led multiple projects aimed at enhancing client experience and implementing secure payment solutions. Prior to this role, Deidre worked as a Senior Architect at Bytes Technology Group, where responsibilities included functional analysis and technical design for application integration. Earlier career roles include Integration Consultant at Silofx Enterprise Integrators, Consultant at Accenture focusing on retail applications, and IT Specialist at arivia.kom, where leadership was demonstrated in various teams and projects. Deidre holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Pretoria and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice from Henley Business School.