Built to bridge hardware, software, and manufacturing under one roof

ExpandoWorks grew out of demand for affordable custom control systems, PCB manufacturing, and IoT sensor solutions that could be designed and supported locally.

Today the business delivers end-to-end engineering services across embedded electronics, software, communications, and production, with a strong focus on practical field deployment.

As a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor, ExpandoWorks positions local engineering capability, responsiveness, and long-term support as a core part of its value.

What we bring into a project

From early architecture through deployment and support, ExpandoWorks covers the design and manufacturing stack needed to deliver connected systems locally.

PCB Design & Manufacturing

Custom boards, DFM support, production planning, and rapid local coordination.

Firmware & Embedded Control

Control logic, field communications, edge processing, and rugged embedded platforms.

IoT & Connectivity

LoRaWAN, 4G/LTE, RS485, MQTT, and integrated remote monitoring workflows.

Software Platforms

Dashboards, data pipelines, operator tooling, and customer-facing portals for connected devices.

SMT Assembly & Production

Local assembly capability aligned to prototype, pilot, and scaled production needs.

Consulting & Modernization

Technical audits, product strategy, legacy replacement, and industrial upgrade planning.

People behind the builds, support, and delivery follow-through.

Meet the team leading delivery, engineering, sales, and operational follow-through across ExpandoWorks.

Founder & CEO

Ulrich van Stryp

Mechanical engineer and entrepreneur with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria, leading in-house development across custom solutions, cloud-connected systems, and operational technology.

Lead Engineer

Stephen Browne

Studied at the University of Pretoria and holds a BEng in Electronic Engineering, leading technical delivery across ExpandoWorks hardware, embedded systems, and implementation work.

COO & Shareholder

Ancil Lee

Executive experience in IT infrastructure, business services, digital channels, and complex delivery environments.

CFO & Shareholder

Tjaart van Stryp

Financial leader supporting growth, partnerships, and strategic funding with multinational and operational leadership experience.

Global Sales

Barine Steynberg

Leads global sales engagement across customer, reseller, and opportunity channels, helping ExpandoWorks stay responsive from first enquiry through follow-up.

Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor

ExpandoWorks presents its Level 2 B-BBEE status as part of its commitment to local empowerment, transformation, and a more resilient South African engineering sector.

For procurement and project teams, that means working with a partner positioned to support both delivery outcomes and supplier development goals.