Gustav du Plessis

Hi, I'm Gustav. I create scalable, user-centered products through thoughtful design, creative problem-solving, and strong collaboration.

12+ Years Experience · Remote-first Mindset · Let's Collaborate

Ongoing Roles

Full Work History

Product Manager | Product Owner

Contractor

2023 - Present

Britehouse Mobility

Co-Founder | CPO

Currently engaged as Strategic Consultant

2017 - Present

Edublox Online Tutor

Co-Owner | CIO

Currently engaged as Strategic Consultant

2016 - Present

Edublox Reading and Learning Clinic

Product Manager

Freelance & Consulting Projects

2021 - Present

Direct & via Toptal

About

I’m a product and technology leader with over a decade of experience delivering user-centered, scalable SaaS platforms across EdTech, visual collaboration, healthcare, and field services. My work spans product strategy, system design, integrations, and data-informed UX—across B2C, B2B, and B2B2C contexts.

I’ve led global teams in startups, scale-ups, and enterprise environments, guiding products from concept through launch and continuous improvement. I hold a Master’s in ICT Management and am completing a doctorate focused on improving user adoption and change readiness in enterprise software transitions.

Alongside long-term roles, I take on select freelance and consulting engagements when capacity allows—helping teams shape product direction, align strategy with execution, and move critical work forward. If you’re looking for experienced support without the commitment of a full-time hire, you can learn more here.

You can also read more about my thinking on the Articles page, explore selected work in the Portfolio section, or view my Experience.

Education

PhD (Information Technology): Information Systems

2025 - Present

University of Pretoria, South Africa • Candidate

  • Research focused on enhancing user onboarding and change readiness through behavioural models and interventions to support successful enterprise software adoption.

Master's in Information Technology: ICT Management

2020 - 2022

University of Pretoria, South Africa • Graduated

  • Co-authored and presented a peer-reviewed paper titled “The Diffusion of Innovation Experience”.
  • Developed a prototype for an IoT solar product that optimises energy use for high-demand appliances.

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