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Columbus, Indiana, United States

• Leading the design and development of a scalable time-series data analysis tool using Plotly Dash and Python, which is projected to optimize and reduce costs of data analysis tooling, and is expected to improve service.
• Collaborated in the development and deployment of a GPT-based data pipeline using Azure OpenAI and Databricks, enabling similarity analysis for service requests and efficient matching of related Cummins factory.
• Streamlined data management by directly linking a central web tool with the Databricks Delta Lake, eliminating intermediary models, optimizing compute clusters, and implementing JDBC connectors for efficient ETL.
• Enhanced an NLP classification model by integrating a system prediction into the ML training model, collaborated with Data Science and digital teams to generate training datasets in the Cummins data lake, addressed.
• Implemented the integration of National Instruments DIAdem with the Cummins Azure data lake using Azure Function App APIs, enabling proactive data analysis capabilities for the Battery Electric Field Service team.
• Successfully mentored a summer intern, promoting integrity, teamwork, and problem-solving during a critical AI technology exploration phase.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Identify and execute customer value improvement opportunities and provide Issue Containment subject matter expertise to wider engineering groups.
• Assist Service Implementation to release VPCR’s, review CR’s, write EJR’s, update engineering prints and seek chief engineer approvals.
• Support PSBU engineering in carrying out field data analytics using SQL, Python and Cummins Issue Driver to support failure investigation, applying physics and logic together with the cross-functional SME.
• Escalate data quality and data flow issues and engage appropriate teams to resolve issues.
• Input into development of analytics tools to benefit PSBU engineering and support use case examples to show value to the business.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Provided support to sales and market segment leaders on engine selection, system design and installation, and testing for first fit water pump, port and selected construction applications.
• Resolved technical issues and clarified technical requirements for industrial customers, OEM’s and Cummins distributor network.
• Ensured compliance to Cummins installation requirements by conducting pre-installation design reviews and Installation Quality Assurance testing with customers and OEM’s.
• Actively supported the local distributor to test and improve cooling systems for mid-range on-highway and high horsepower off-highway applications.
• Managed the Application Engineering tools stock and tracking processes as well as providing troubleshooting support for electronic tooling.
• Coordinated and led a cross-functional team in South Africa to plan, build and test a high horsepower field test engine to support a Cummins global new product development program.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Successfully coordinated project planning, scheduling and resources to contain key product issues for customers in Southern Africa.
• Led a team of four engineers to successfully resolve product issues using a 7-Step problem solving process.
• Implemented a cloud-based product issue tracking model, resulting in more accessible information and improved performance reporting.
• Utilized Six Sigma continuous improvement tools to drive improvements within Cummins distributors to ensure efficient operation of the service channel network. Engaged monthly with General Managers to provide feedback.
• Provided coaching, mentoring and career development advice to team members within the local engineering group.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Successfully worked with Cummins supplier quality teams to escalate and resolve product issues.
• Collaborated with the local distributor network to develop and execute preventative risk management strategies for Cummins.
• Led a major investigation into a customer concern while engaging the OEM and site operational management, resulting in a product-improvement change at production level.
• Conducted training on the Cummins service engineering process and service request tool to a group of 40 technical representatives across Africa and the Middle East.
• Introduced a Creative Thinking Hub Group at Cummins as part of an Individual Development Program for all employees in South Africa.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Assisted with rebuilding high horsepower engines at the South African Master Rebuild Centre (MRC).
• Developed Cummins teardown reports and analysis on component failures for key mine sites.
• Setup customer focused analysis frameworks for customers across South Africa, Ghana and Tanzania.
• Led an interdisciplinary team of engineering, finance and facility graduates in compiling the Business Case for an environmental graduate project initiative.
• Design Lead for Cummins Tops & Tags Corporate Responsibility Initiative where plastic waste collection is rewarded with a donation of a wheelchair. The Tops & Tags initiative is ongoing and was recently awarded its.
• Project leader for the Cummins Dream Machine Initiative: Youth Competition. The project team received a certificate of achievement and $5,000 grant for winning the 2016 Africa Environmental Challenge.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Participated in the Dakar Rally as Parts Logistics Manager for the 2015 and 2016 editions held in South America. Primarily responsible for managing the spare parts and support vehicles for the three Toyota Factory-spec.
• Designed and built a ball-joint assembly jig for the 2016-spec Dakar vehicles.
• General assembly and service of off-road rally and Dakar vehicles and components.

Short Course, Data Analysis

Fundamentals of data-driven decision-making, research questions for data analysis, organizing data in Microsoft Excel, statistical.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Honours

Engineering Drawing, Mathematics II, Materials Science, Engineering Statics, Thermofluids I, II & III, Design I & II, Electrical.

High School, Matric (Grade 12)

Activities and Societies: Formed part of the following sports teams (2009 & 2010): Hockey (1st team), Cricket (3rd team) and Athletics.