Helping Red Hat's biggest customers identify value stream gaps through bespoke conversations at the highest levels, leading to streamlined program delivery and efficient value realisation of Red Hat's technology portfolio.

As a Senior agile delivery lead it is my responsibility to lead the team/s to realize client value.By filling gaps as a business analyst, scrum master and/or product owner I enable the development team to do what they do best. Through building rapport and trust with the team members I am able to execute better agile principles, guiding, mentoring and teaching clients and teams members along the way. I pride myself on being able to see through the noise so often associated with distressed projects to align the team members and business with the overarching business value. Strategic solution development and implementation using Scrum frameworkMaintenance of existing systems focusing on uptime improvement and stabilityCoaching and mentoring of clients and new joiners on best practises and alternate ways of thinkingBuilding out best practices documentation and aligning internal team members through regular engagements Detailed business process mapping for clients and the internal businessExperience in Scrum & Kanban style software delivery solutions for complete SDLCEvangelist of agile & lean methodologies and practisesLeading multiple teams within a client / product

Instilled agile delivery principles in the design office team to yield 10% faster turn around on design packages. Built a high performing delivery team to ideate and execute projects efficiently and effectivelyUtilized quick feedback loops to mitigate project change impact on downstream worksFully manage all mechanical engineering projects from concept through to execution and closeout.Project mechanical engineering focal point responsible for all mechanical engineering related scope for wood yard, fibre line as well as drying and board.Successfully completed all 2020 annual shutdown projects ahead of schedule.Certificate of commendation for project completions for the 2020 financial year.

Successfully implemented Scrum principles to yield a 20% improvement in work package turnaround time. Lead the business through the ideation, launch and operation of a new business service which increased sales volumes by 15%.Project management lead responsible for the full project management lifecycle.Engineering focal point for all works within the business. (Piping design and mechanical engineering).Business focal point for all client interactions in a business manager roleAccountable for office management of staff and resources.Business development and strategy.Improved project & product delivery speed by 20% through implementation of agile project management principles.Successfully launched a new business division, increasing turnover by 15%.

Project & Design Engineer providing project management services, mechanical engineering and stress engineering support. Project manager for all incoming projects and new work.Responsible for management of all phases of project work including scheduling and office work continuity.Accountable for technical queries and design for green and brownfields work done at PipeDes Consulting Engineers. Responsible for marketing, client & stakeholder liaison, technical tender/quote developmentEnsure effective client and third party supplier cooperation

Managed assigned capital projects for the full project lifecycle.Responsible for the highest risk projects within the plant.Managed multi-discipline projects across all operating areas within the refinery and tank farm.Actively engaged with the planning and estimating team to build reliable information and create reports for seniormanagement.Conducted presentations to senior refinery management to obtain project approvals.Effectively managed project execution teams with more than 35 staff members to deliver product & project-basedoutcomes.Managed a daily project portfolio over $30M through successful team management.

Manage front end design through to workshop production and delivery of equipment.Provided engineering expertise.Scope of work and estimate creation based on client requirements.Contracts management.Delivered large turnkey projects within budget and schedule.Developed unique work tracking registers to improve production.

Focus areas and daily tasks:- Engineering design: Designing of mechanical components or systems by applying design processand problem solving techniques. This includes heat exchangers, vessels, columns and tanks- Project work: Performing project work within the specific working environment. Utilizingproblem solving skills, responsibility, creativity, and fundamental engineering knowledge andcommunication skills to get the job done.- Drawing: Appling drafting techniques and utilizing drafting equipment for basic designs- Plant and system operations: Design engineering plant equipment and systems- Continued studying of the many codes, especially ASME, BS and SANS, as well as specificationsfor each companyPractical 2 requirements:Project work phase of experiential learning: During this time it is assumed that I know and understandthe engineering field enough to conduct engineering work and any of matters that fall within thisscope. This has included site visits, workshop check-ups, and general project chasing.A design project is submitted to the university and to ECSA for approval of knowledge and skillsbefore being deemed ready to graduate.Learnt:- Client interaction and design procedures are the key to successo Computer Literacy: MS office (word, excel, PowerPoint) Solid Edge and AutoCAD Design Software (PV Elite, CodeCalc, Microprotol and Optivessel)Microprotol certification completed on 18/06/2012