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Cape Town Area, South Africa

Responsible for Various Projects within the Sustainability Department of Shoprite. Built the Store Water Monitoring Project from an idea to multimillion rand savings. Also responsible for Electricity Monitoring and the Power Factor Savings Projects at large scale.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Senior Consulting Electrical Engineer responsible for end-to-end Design, Implementation & Project Management of various Renewable Energy, Reticulation, Distribution and Substation Projects in both the Private & Public sectors. This age of human civilisation lends itself to arguably some of the greatest challenges and most interesting problems. And what an absolute privilege to be a part of it!

Woodmead, Johannesburg

I worked at Qlik for 2 years as a Business Intelligence Developer on the Qlikview and Qlik Sense platforms. My involvement included financial, procurement, sales and various other Qlik models and the projects on which I was involved in included the following fields: Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Banking. Training received includes Qlikview Developer, Designer and Advanced training as well as Qlik Sense training and the Qlik Masters summit. Lecturers included Rob Wunderlich… Show more I worked at Qlik for 2 years as a Business Intelligence Developer on the Qlikview and Qlik Sense platforms. My involvement included financial, procurement, sales and various other Qlik models and the projects on which I was involved in included the following fields: Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Banking. Training received includes Qlikview Developer, Designer and Advanced training as well as Qlik Sense training and the Qlik Masters summit. Lecturers included Rob Wunderlich, Barry Harmsen, Bill Lay and Oleg Troyansky. My time at Qlik gave me an in-depth view of the business processes, systems and policies needed to ensure sustainable growth in leading South African companies. Moreover, my time at Qlik also gave me valuable skills in transforming and assessing business data and asking questions which leads to additional insights and new strategies. The power of data analytics and data in general is one area where I firmly believe South African companies can yield a significant return of investment. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Data gathering and requirement elicitation: My studies and work experience provided solid understanding of business and system analysis techniques and methodologies, working with data, databases and conducting research in business, information technology, social sciences and others. I apply various requirement elicitation techniques including formal interviews, JAD facilitation, SCRUM methodologies, brainstorming, presentations and shadowing. Business and systems analysis: Researching… Show more Data gathering and requirement elicitation: My studies and work experience provided solid understanding of business and system analysis techniques and methodologies, working with data, databases and conducting research in business, information technology, social sciences and others. I apply various requirement elicitation techniques including formal interviews, JAD facilitation, SCRUM methodologies, brainstorming, presentations and shadowing. Business and systems analysis: Researching, analysis, business process modeling, documenting, improving and communicating business opportunities, business contexts, data modeling, data architectures, business intelligence, use cases, test cases, project estimation, communicating effectively and efficiently with stakeholders. Software Testing: Managed and assisted testing during the software development life cycle based on ISTQB theory and methodologies. Artifacts produced include, but not limited to: Business cases, solution proposals, project definitions, high level requirement specifications, detailed requirement specifications (including BPMN modelling and ERD's), internal progress reports, test reports. I am or has been involved in projects related to the Insurance, digital marketing, CRM and mobile spaces. Show less

Waterkloof Glen

I gained extensive design and project management experience working on engineering projects from inception to close-out phase, often subject to tight deadlines. I was fortunate to receive mentoring by a veteran engineer (3 year duration) equipping me with invaluable guidance on operational, strategic, legal and financial considerations during engineering project life cycles. My duties included: Technical design of transmission, distribution and solar systems, draughting, tender… Show more I gained extensive design and project management experience working on engineering projects from inception to close-out phase, often subject to tight deadlines. I was fortunate to receive mentoring by a veteran engineer (3 year duration) equipping me with invaluable guidance on operational, strategic, legal and financial considerations during engineering project life cycles. My duties included: Technical design of transmission, distribution and solar systems, draughting, tender compilation and adjudication, client liaison, project management and project review following close-out.Additional Training in: Project Management, Contract Drafting and Administration, Solar design, Practical transmission System Calculations, Reticmaster, Show less

B.Eng, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Activities and Societies: Residence House Committee & SRC Culture Committee

Dipba - Diploma In Business Anlaysis, Business Analysis

Diploma in Business Analysis (with distinction)