I am a Tech-Entrepreneur (/Intra-preneur), who applies lean start-up mentality and growth hacking to achieve business value/impact as quickly as possible so Return on Investment can be appreciated or made tangible early on. I am a Space and Digital technology enthusiast with a strong ability to build deep and meaningful business relationships and translate complex technical concepts into measures of effectiveness that users, funders, politicians and the public can appreciate and understand.I am focused on the commercialisation of South African advanced Spatial Analytics and Cube SatellitesI have used my skills and experience to establish and growThe Smart Systems (4IR Digital Technologies) at the CSIRThe Earth Observation Analytics business of the CSIR - Meraka The Optronics Sensor Systems Business of the CSIR - DPSSThe establishment of the South African Space Agency, having previously being involved in the development of the business case, The National Space Strategy and feasibility studies for future space programmes. Inaugral Board member of the SA National Space Agency, chaired the Strategy and Investment Committee of the Board.Started Innov8ive WorX an innovation company focused on SMME Innovation Consulting and the development and commercialization of innovative solutions predominantly in the electronics, photonics and software.Cofounded Optronics Africa a high tech IR, Visible and Low Light Observation Optical Solutions provider.As Executive Manager Operations at EDI Holdings( an organization tasked with restructure of the Electricity Distribution Industry) lead the Programme Management Office and the data analytics programme for electricity utilities in South Africa.Specialist Skills: Application of Innovation Management for sustainable business Strategy Definition and Business Models for high tech ventures Techno EconomicsDeveloper/Hacker/Maker