“I always envisioned building a company that focuses on quality software. Not just software that works, but software that endures.” - Denzil Fillis

When developing software, it’s easy to hyper-focus on functionality, but the truth is, getting your code to work well is just one part of the equation. Code doesn’t have to be impersonal. When the zeros and ones are combined with the intent to do something significant and create positive change, you are helping humanity.

Today I’m quite pleased to be joined by someone who embodies this philosophy and built it into the foundations of his company, Denzil Fillis, CEO of MpiloTech. Denzil's journey from software developer to entrepreneur is truly inspiring. After reading "The Alchemist," he took a leap of faith to follow his passion and start a software company. Since then, he’s built an organization that embraces teamwork and authentic relationships, making a significant impact in South Africa and the African continent.

In this conversation, Denzil and I discuss why he decided to take the leap to pursue entrepreneurship, his vision for building a company that prioritizes quality software, the challenges of working with cross-border institutions, why people development has to be a central focus, how Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) is used at MpiloTech, the negative impact of ego in software development organizations, and more.

Highlights

Denzil’s background and drive to start his own software business

Taking the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship

Denzil’s vision of building a company that prioritizes quality software

Challenges of working with different cross-border financial institutions and the importance of a simplified and secure customer experience

MpiloTech’s perspective on people development

The massive impact on humanity of providing good quality software with a higher intent and purpose behind it

Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) and how it’s used at MpiloTech

Why Denzil is passionate about creating job opportunities for individuals with potential

Driving awareness and connection between the South African and North American tech ecosystems

Opportunities for collaboration between African and US companies in creating software solutions

Creating unique bonds and forging authentic relationships

What people-driven tech means to Denzil

Managing developer egos and why teamwork is crucial in software development

Connect with Denzil Fillis

MpiloTech Website https://mpilotech.co.za/

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