Callum Dryden

Chief Technology Officer @AZA - Cross-border Fintech - Pan-Africa & Europe Hybrid Financial Infrastructure

Callum Dryden is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at AZA, a company focused on improving cross-border payment solutions in Africa. In his role, Dryden oversees the company's hybrid infrastructure, which facilitates the efficient use of African currencies for businesses. His leadership is crucial in driving technological innovation and strategic direction within the organization.1 2

Professional Background

Before joining AZA, Dryden accumulated extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership across various companies. His previous positions include:

Software Engineer - Ruby at RightScale (April 2013 - June 2017)
Software Development Team Lead at Intrallect (November 2011 - April 2013)
Development Team Lead at FNZ (April 2011 - November 2011)
Software Engineer at FNZ (August 2010 - April 2011)
Software Engineer at Sun Microsystems (June 2008 - August 2010)

Dryden holds an Honors degree in Software Engineering from Edinburgh Napier University, which underpins his technical expertise and leadership capabilities in the fintech sector.1 3 4

Skills and Expertise

Dryden's skill set includes:

Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Ruby, and Java.
Experience with frameworks and methodologies like Ruby on Rails, Agile Methodologies, and Test Driven Development.
Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, including MVC Architecture and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).3 4 5

Callum Dryden's contributions to AZA are pivotal as the company seeks to enhance financial services across African markets, leveraging his technical background to foster innovation and efficiency in cross-border transactions.