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.

The team behind ExpandoWorks.

Engineering, delivery, finance, operations, and sales in one practical team.

Founder & CEO

Ulrich van Stryp

BEng Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria. Leads product direction, delivery, and operational systems.

Lead Engineer

Stephen Browne

BEng Electronic Engineering from the University of Pretoria. Leads hardware, embedded, and implementation engineering.

COO & Shareholder

Ancil Lee

Supports operational delivery, IT infrastructure, business systems, and complex project execution.

CFO & Shareholder

Tjaart van Stryp

Leads finance, governance, growth support, and strategic partnerships.

Global Sales

Barine Steynberg

Leads global sales, reseller engagement, and customer 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.