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Cape Town, South Africa

The transformative power of automation in industry is shaping a more connected, efficient and sustainable future, and I'm fortunate to play a key part in it.

Cape Town, South Africa

An innovative intra-logistics company, where years of experience in design, manufacturing, and intelligent control have joined forces to create something entirely new.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Assumed the role of Technical Director as a strategic transition in the wake of a significant restructuring and change of ownership of the company. This transition was instrumental in aligning my strengths with the evolving needs of the organisation during this transformative period and signified a deliberate shift in my focus, where I redirected my efforts towards the technical and business development aspects of our operations, leveraging my expertise and experience to lead and innovate in this critical domain.Key Responsibilities: • Technical Leadership and Collaboration • Business and Strategic Partner Development • Market Trend and Competitor Analysis • Crisis Management and Follow-through • Customer and Partner Engagement • Technical Advisory and Quality Assurance

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Assumed the position of Managing Director following a change of ownership and a subsequent restructuring within the company. The transition marked a pivotal moment in the organisation’s evolution and I undertook the responsibility of overseeing its operations, realigning its strategic direction and developing new processes and procedures towards its long-term sustainability.Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Planning and Management • Market Trend and Competitor Analysis • Business and Strategic Partner Development • Talent Acquisition and Development • Sustainablility Initiatives • Financial Management • Risk Management and Mitigation • Crisis Management and Follow-up • Compliance and Regulatory Oversight • Stakeholder Communication

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Transitioned to Director having invested in the company, with the primary goal of actively contributing to the company’s growth and long-term sustainability.Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Planning • Market Analysis and Business Development • Customer Relationship Management • Product Research and Development • Continuous Improvement • Talent Development

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Worked with the Lodicon team as an Automation Engineer proficient in delivering successful end-to-end industrial control projects, with customer-focused after-sales support.Key Responsibilities: • Customer Consultation • Project Specifications • System Design and Development • Hardware and Software Cofiguration • PLC, HMI and SCADA Programming • Implementation and Integration • Cross-functional Commissioning • Quality Assurance and Testing • Maintenance and Support • Documentation and Reporting

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Transitioned to General Manager having identified and presented the opportunity for sales growth, improved customer satisfaction and operational excellence in the highly competitive retail environment.Key Responsibilities: • Business Strategy and Operations • Team Leadership • Sales and Customer Engagement • Product Management and Merchandising • Quality Assurance and Service Excellence • Financial Management

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Worked with the Digital Image Warehouse team as a Sales Assistant engaging with and assisting customers in a retail outlet specialising in digital photographic equipment, media editing and high-end photo development.Key Responsibilities: • Customer Engagement and Sales • Photo Editing and Support • Product Knowledge • Visual Merchandising

Century City, Cape Town

Worked with the Audio Counsel team as an experienced Audio Visual Technician adept at installing high-end professional home theatre systems and driving repeat business. The team relied on my proven expertise to create the immersive audiovisual experience that each client was promised.Key Responsibilities: • Customer Sales and Consultation • Installation and Optimisation • Technical Support • Product Knowledge and Training • Collaboration and Relationship Management