• Spearheaded the development and launch of a revolutionary online platform for bulk commodity trading, disrupting the market and empowering suppliers and buyers.• Led Keyloh to become a roleplayer in the South African market through strategic meat trades, demonstrating financial stability and growth.• Built an empowered high-performing team, fostering a collaborative environment that drives progress.• Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify profitable ventures and optimize operations, ensuring data-driven growth.

I played a pivotal role in delivering complex power plant simulators for clients worldwide, contributing to SimGenics' reputation as a leader in the field. Key achievements include:• Spearheaded the commissioning of a full-scale simulator for Walter Scott Energy Centre Unit 3 (Omaha, USA), ensuring smooth integration with real-world operations.• Contributed significantly to the successful completion of the Redbud Power Plant project (USA), collaborating with senior engineers to translate technical specifications into a high-fidelity simulation environment.• Possess extensive experience in integrating process models with plant DCS and HMI systems, ensuring accurate representation of plant behavior for training and optimization purposes.• Developed transient process models for a crude oil distillation unit, enabling engineers to analyze and optimize critical operational parameters.• Leveraged my 3D visualization skills to contribute to a plant start-up/shutdown project, enhancing training effectiveness and operator preparedness.

Led a team of 80 at the world's largest ferrochrome production unit, spearheading final product operations for Glencore's flagship Lion Smelter. Streamlined the final product crusher plant, optimizing performance and maximizing output. Implemented a robust accountability system through weighbridge, surveys, and data capture, ensuring accurate material tracking and client satisfaction.• Enhanced final product quality consistently meeting stringent chemical and size specifications.• Guaranteed on-time client order fulfillment through close collaboration with marketing, exceeding expectations at monthly meetings.• Successfully managed the water reticulation system, ensuring efficient resource utilization and environmental compliance.

Supported commissioning of Lion Smelter Phase 2, including updating procedures and acting as Process Superintendent for LCR production. Managed diverse tasks like batching, cost control, and safety protocols.