Stefano Semprini Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Wc, Za

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

In 2016 I formally began my biomimicry learning journey, with (the late, great) Claire Janisch. She was leading BiomimicrySA, working with a collective of biomimicry practitioners - and other pioneers of all descriptions - to demonstrate how learning from nature can enable us to create conditions conducive to life, in everything we do as part of this project that is humanity's will to progress. Now, a little over six years after first encountering the organisation, I am oh so proud and… Show more In 2016 I formally began my biomimicry learning journey, with (the late, great) Claire Janisch. She was leading BiomimicrySA, working with a collective of biomimicry practitioners - and other pioneers of all descriptions - to demonstrate how learning from nature can enable us to create conditions conducive to life, in everything we do as part of this project that is humanity's will to progress. Now, a little over six years after first encountering the organisation, I am oh so proud and privileged to join the team. More about what my role will entail to come, in due course. Show less

Ireland

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Contracted to produce a report documenting the progress of, and funding requirements for, a flagship urban development initiative, Lukhanyo Hub.

South Africa

Our role as Development Team members was to be the first group of "students" of the Earth School, and to bring our unique life experiences, professional skills, and personal aspirations to bear in support of shaping the curriculum to meet the youth of today as the leaders of tomorrow. Although the project ended prematurely, the lessons learned and skills gained have helped to shape the manner in which I aspire to live and work henceforth.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Contracted to assist with scoping and definition of a renewable energy business development roadmap for a national Special Economic Zone.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Contracted to produce a project management roadmap and marketing campaign plan.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

As Co-Founder of the Cape Town branch of the network, I have led actvities to promote and teach innovation inspired by nature and the Biomimicry Design Process. Talks, experiences, and workshops have ranged from 20 to 100+ attendees. The purpose of the global, regional and professional networks is to spread the practice and philosophy of Biomimicry, encouraging innovative nature-inspired products, services and systems for healthy organisations/societies and a healthy planet. I… Show more As Co-Founder of the Cape Town branch of the network, I have led actvities to promote and teach innovation inspired by nature and the Biomimicry Design Process. Talks, experiences, and workshops have ranged from 20 to 100+ attendees. The purpose of the global, regional and professional networks is to spread the practice and philosophy of Biomimicry, encouraging innovative nature-inspired products, services and systems for healthy organisations/societies and a healthy planet. I recommend reaching out to your nearest network and seeing if they're free to chat or offer training, but to get going right away... see below!For more information visit: https://www.biomimicrysa.co.za/ For a breath-taking introduction to Biomimicry on Youtube watch: https://bit.ly/1jR4VlfFor some examples explained in a TED talk watch: https://bit.ly/2OXVmAhOr have a go using the toolbox!: https://toolbox.biomimicry.org/ Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Business development: growing the local market through direct sales, investment in relationships with distribution and installation partners and general commercial support of the local business efforts.Marketing and Sales: communication of value proposition(s) through promotional copywriting, generation of marketing documentation and sales proposals; prospective client engagement and leads development.Solution scoping: energy auditing, demand/supply profile evaluation and… Show more Business development: growing the local market through direct sales, investment in relationships with distribution and installation partners and general commercial support of the local business efforts.Marketing and Sales: communication of value proposition(s) through promotional copywriting, generation of marketing documentation and sales proposals; prospective client engagement and leads development.Solution scoping: energy auditing, demand/supply profile evaluation and installation sizing/simulation.Project management: system design, planning, scheduling, on-site management of sub-contractors, commissioning, monitoring and evaluation and after-sales support. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Responsibilities included:Client engagement during project enquiry phase i.e. highlevel technical and commercial contract negotiation;Conceptual design solution development;Project expenditure and schedule estimation;Client meetings in a sales engineer capacity; andSupporting the engineering department.

Kenilworth, Cape Town

Responsibilities included:CAD design of sub-sea mining equipment;Research and Development;Mechanical design calculations; and Automation (PLC programming).

Engineer’S Degree, Mechatronic Engineering

Activities and Societies: Stellenbosch University Dive Club; Helderberg Men’s Residence Float Committee; and Stellenbosch University.

Mooc, Learning How To Learn

Mooc, The Systems View Of Life

Mooc, Soils

Mooc, Systems Thinking In Practice

Mooc, Introduction To Logic

Mooc, Greening The Economy: Lessons From Scandinavia

Mooc, Leadership For Engineers

High School

Activities and Societies: First Aid Medics – level three first Aid Bilingual school with South African and European university entrance.