With over 20 years of engineering and project management experience, predominantly in the automotive engineering and manufacturing space. I’ve evolved from a technical engineer to a leader managing complex engineering business units across the globe. I’ve lived and worked in South Africa, China, Germany, Canada, and the USA.In my current role as Director of Operations, I've significantly enhanced operational processes, extending my impact beyond turnkey projects to encompass a wide organizational spectrum. My leadership has ensured precise planning and budget adherence, aligning operations with financial goals and facilitating capacity planning and resource management.I’ve introduced PMI PMBOK-aligned practices, most notably Earned Value Methods, which led to substantial improvements in project management.In my role as Principal Mechanical Engineer, we disrupted traditional manufacturing methods with advanced design and aggressive adoption of distributed, additive manufacturing practices. With a focus on agility and innovation, DSA Systems is establishing itself as a leader in the industry. I was instrumental in building a robust engineering team, driving innovation in mechanical design, fabrication, and product developments.
Listed skills include Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Product Development, and 41 others.