Ardi Coetzee brings over 20 years of experience in software development, system architecture, and technical leadership to Teruza. With a B.Sc in Computer Science and a career dedicated to building high-impact technology, Ardi has become known for engineering solutions that are scalable, secure, and purpose-built for business growth.

As Chief Technology Officer and lead architect at Teruza, Ardi oversees a dedicated team of developers and drives the design, execution, and refinement of the company’s most critical systems. He played a central role in the creation of Koinexpert.com, a fintech platform that securely processed over R3.3 billion in trades over just 2.5 years. His expertise also powers enterprise-grade solutions in other sectors, including real estate — where Teruza supports platforms used by some of the largest players in the industry.

Although he is best known for his mastery of PHP and the Laravel framework, Ardi’s technical reach extends far beyond the LAMP stack. He has worked across a wide range of technologies — particularly Java and .NET — giving him the flexibility to architect solutions across diverse environments and integrate with virtually any modern system.

Ardi is hands-on at every stage of the software lifecycle, from initial planning and architecture through to optimization and long-term scalability. His reputation for maintainable, forward-thinking design is matched by his ability to lead teams, align technology with business goals, and deliver results.

Clients and collaborators quickly recognize the value of having Ardi involved in a project. He doesn't just solve technical challenges — he helps define what’s possible. Whether you're building a fintech product, enterprise platform, or custom SaaS solution, Ardi’s strategic insight and engineering leadership can turn bold ideas into working, reliable reality.