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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

• Developed a Autonomous and Electrical Vehicles project between Finland and South Africa, involving strategic partnerships, joint ventures, SVPs, State-Owned Enterprises, and leveraging EU & International funds along with governmental incentives.• Integrated an ecosystem of 15+ Finnish and EU companies to establish an Autonomous Vehicle Center of Excellence in South Africa and re-purpose a 520-hectare facility with ISO and International accreditations.• Aligned the project with Business Finland for export initiatives and future EU incentives for aiming to scale autonomous and electric mobility projects across Transport, Agriculture, Logistics, and Mining sectors, with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).• Demonstrated exceptional business development skills by establishing a robust network with key stakeholders, including c-level executives, foreign delegations, and Ministries of Foreign Affairs, resulting in successful partnerships, project resources, and expanded market reach.• Championed 10+ cross-functional and cross-nation projects with various partners and OEMs, developing autonomous platforms and capabilities in aerospace, naval/maritime, and land domains, accelerating project delivery timelines to 18-24 months (from 36 months) and reducing development budgets by 25%.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Implemented strategies for dual-use technology, expanding the company's product offering in AI/ML by integrating into Multi-domain Situational Awareness Systems for persistent monitoring, surveillance, search and rescue, agricultural, wildlife conservation, disaster management.• Expanded footprint and market reach for companies AI solutions into Autonomous platforms and areas in the defence, aerospace, mining, agricultural, logistics and transport sectors. Effectively addressing the serviceable market.• Facilitated communication and collaboration among c-level executives, OEMs, engineering, and PMO teams across locations in Canada, EU, Middle East and Africa. Played a pivotal role in aligning diverse teams towards common project objectives and strategic goals. • Led key functions instrumental in supporting the engineering and program executive teams, coordinating strategic initiatives for scaling, and facilitating fundraising efforts.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Managed projects, budget and deliverables of a portfolio of 10+ Research and Technology (R&T) programs in defense technology maturity, assessments, feasibility, industrialization, market, and export opportunities, shaping technoscientific programs and conducting analyses of maritime and air defense.• Managed sub-contractors and negotiated contracts for the Directorate Technology Development and Directorate Naval Engineering Services in the SA Navy (SAN) and SA National Defence Force (SANDF).• Served as a technical lead on radar integration for Multi-Domain Situational Awareness for coastal monitoring and presented radar courses for the Combat Officers’ Qualification to the SA Navy.

Arniston

• Developed designs and strategies for the Tracking Radar (TR) Systems, including developing subsystems into a Software Defined Receiver. • Delivered materials to Military Attachés and Advisory Corps (MAAC), expanding relations, establishing partnerships, and generating new business opportunities; contributed to forums that developed new prospects and increased revenue. • Managed Test Range’s instruments for in-flight tests of guided missiles and UAV systems; liaised with international suppliers for the acquisition of aerospace, military, and export-controlled goods and services.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Conducted research and developed prototypes to test designs and theory for development of microchips for electronic products. • Executed key ad-hoc tasks in the startup-phase and growth of the company.

East London

• Boosted branch’s digital product sales, executed clients transactions and resolved queries as part of the customer service team.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Military Science And Operational Studies

Developing a new business model that effectively leverages the unique strengths and advantages of different locations to develop new.

Master Of Science (Msc), Electrical Engineering (Radar & Electronic Warfare), Awarded With Distinction

Masters by dissertation in the field of Tracking Radar.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Mechatronics

A field that combines Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic, Control Systems, Process Control, and Software Engineering.