About Us
Welcome
OTA specializes in eCommerce and Digital Innovation development – offering a unique alignment of Technology and Creative Digital Commerce services and products. In our ever-changing technology landscape our philosophy is based on building long-term partnerships with our clients in order to provide mutually beneficial business growth and longevity. Modern, multi-functional and passionately mad over all-things-digital; we will strive to optimise your company, brand or product to its full potential across the digital divide.
At OTA, we understand that this is the age of the professional consumer and that technology; commerce and marketing are now inextricably intertwined. Our in-depth technology and digital media resource base allows us to embrace a forward thinking business model and enables us to foresee shifts towards future technologies and marketing techniques.
We love what we do and sharing this insightful knowledge is what we at OTA are all about.
The OTA Team wishes to personally invite you to our curiously innovative, cutting edge corporation.
The OTA Team wishes to personally invite you to our curiously innovative, cutting edge corporation.
SKILLS AND SPECIALTIES
We like to think of ourselves as dynamic digital thinkers that strengthen our customers’ brands and products with our ever-evolving outlook. Through collaboration and solidarity we aim to disrupt the quintessential and offer the exceptional.
Digital Innovation
E-Commerce
Digital Media Marketing
Testing Centre
New Media & Digital Design
HD Photography
3D Animation
HD Videography
BRANDS WE WORK WITH
We have worked with a variety of brands and product landscapes. We believe that great work can only come from great partnerships. Here are just a few of the amazing clients that allow us to come to work every day and push our boundaries
We hope to see your name here!
MEET THE TEAM
Our vibrant OTA network comprises a talented and diverse collective of technology and digital media fanatics. We are committed to a die-hard work ethic fuelled by integrity, and respect for fellow members and we honor our team values.
Our collaborative, quirky and curious culture is what truly helps us create our innovative solutions.
At OTA, our people are our greatest asset and inspiration.
Here’s the OTA Family Tree:
VERNON PENNY[ HEAD HONCHO #THEINNOVATOR ]Vernon is the founder of OTA, years ago he used to do real work like coding and architecting enterprise solutions for businesses like Ernst & Young, Siemens, Old Mutual, Mutual and Federal and Vodacom, but these days he mostly does stuff like finding new innovative ways to utilize mobile, digital, social media and commerce platforms to help businesses capitalise on the commerce ecosystem. When he is not at the office finding new ways to revolutionize the way people do business, or tinkering around with some new piece of technology, you will find him spending time with his awesome family.
WILL HEYGATE[ HEAD HONCHO #THEBARISTA ]Will has been involved in the KZN ICT market since the days when the mainframe was king and the users were nervous.The reverse is true today. After working with IBM,HP and Business Connexion,Will has established an extensive network of business relationships in SA. Will enjoys the Durban lifestyle, living close to the sea but to be able to escape to the Midlands farm which provides a welcome break.
NICK HEYGATE[ DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST #THEEXTREMIST ]Nick is a Digital Commerce fundamentalist specializing in digital media marketing and social commerce. He’s also DV Producer with substantial experience in Broadcast Commercials and Corporate media production. Nick enjoys Cause-Based adventuring in aid of raising funds for Operation Smile and the Cipla Foundation.
Cindy Nesbitt{ Accounts #TheFairyGodmother }She fixes office issues from broken cups to broken cupboards…
GLENN COLLIE[ ACCOUNT MANAGER #THENETWORKER ]After gaining a diploma in sports marketing and management, Glenn spent 11 years in the UK and Europe working for UBS Investment. In his spare time he can be found spending time with friends and family true South African style – around the pool and braai.
MATTHEW CREMER[ SENIOR DEVELOPER #THECODERIDER ]If you’re reading this you may be too late, they have me in a room with aircon and bright lights where I’m forced to drink coffee and code awesome websites. PHP, javascript and the developer toolbar are my only friends.
BRANDEN PAINE[ LEAD DEVELOPER #THEMACHINE ]Branden started with dreams of becoming an Charted Accountant and after the first year studying a BCom he decided that he preferred the simpler numbers of 1’s and 0’s opposed to the general accounting numbers. With a wide IT skill set, he believes that anything is possible with enough time and money. In his spare time, when found, he enjoys time with friends and family, either cooking up a storm or the occasional ride in the bush.
RIAAN ROOS[ DATABASE SPECIALIST #THEJOKER ]Riaan is a Biologist that got side tracked into the evolution of technology for his sins. He is especially talented in System Analysis, System Integration and writing code to solve real world problems. Riaan can still remember “20Mb Full Hight Hard Disk Drives” but frequently forgets what he had for breakfast in the morning.
Prizer[ OFFICE KEEPER # THE LADY ]Priser keeps the steady running of the office and coffee runs constantly.
CINDY CHAIN[Digital Content Manager #TheHotSauceEnergiser]Cindy has worked in the IT Field for over 12 years. She is the guru behind all our eCommerce Stores via the SkipTheQ sites. Cindy passion includes food, outdoor activities,love for animals and keeping update with the evolution of the digital and the social media world.
BILLY-JOE PELSER[ 3D ANIMATION DESIGNER #THEROCK ]With over 10 years of experience in the 3D animation & Design Industry Billy brings a whole new dimension to our team. He graduated from Universal Computer Arts Academy in 2003. Billy enjoys camping, partaking in a variety of sports, watching movies and lectures 3D Animation & Photoshop in his spare time.
LEIGH BERESFORD[ GRAPHIC DESIGNER #THEPERFECTIONIST ]Leigh gained a BA degree in Creative Brand Communications, majoring in Visual Communications at Vega, Durban. She has a taste for polished design and anything innovative. Leigh is a keen foodie and she’s happiest when spending time exercising outdoors.
JEREMY CAIN[ DIGITAL DESIGNER # THE GURU ]Jeremy is a New Media & UX designer with 16 years worth of experience backed up. His skills include: Digital Design from 2D/3D, Animation and Motion Graphics. Jeremy enjoys Movies, Series and good coffee!
Waseem Dawood{ DEVELOPER #THEBEARDGUY }PHP developer by day, mostly at home at night; Waseem is a beard enthusiast, who uses his powers for good. Spends his time trying not to take life, and himself, too seriously.
Priyen Moodley{ Data Capturer #THEHOOLIGAN }Priyen Moodley is a born and bred Durbanite and loves his city. He studied Information Technology at Oval International campus. A former manager at Nike but now looks to grow at OTA as a data capturer. In his spare time he loves football, his familia and is crazy about all types of music … peace and love.
