s the owner of KPJ Automation, I specialise in providing cutting-edge industrial automation solutions. My expertise spans electrical and electronic systems, ensuring optimal performance of industrial machinery. I lead projects from concept to completion, focusing on custom client solutions and operational efficiency. My role involves strategic business management, driving innovation, and maintaining a commitment to excellence in service and technical leadership.

Technical Maintenance Manager at EThekwini Cheese: Leading technical oversight for cheese production machinery, including cookers, fillers, and grating equipment. Manage extensive cooling and freezer rooms, and ensure seamless operation of fire safety, IT, security, and CCTV systems

VSD's - Yaskawa and V-DrivesPLC's - Keyance and AlphaSensors - KeyanceSCADA - AlphaAlso integration to other products including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Delta, Mitsubishi, etc.

• Main Baumuller technician.• Repairs on all types and brands of VSD’s and power supply units• Repairs on electronic devices and PCB’s to component level• Fabrication of Control Panels and Instrumentation• Installation of Industrial Automation Projects, Machines and Equipment• Servicing and setup Servo and Asynchronous motorsBeing the main Baumuller and repair technician, my daily work varies from: component level repairs, call outs to machine break downs, plotting, costing and designing, fabricating and installation of control panels and instrumentation. Factory industry include: precision plastic injection and blow molding, fabric woven and non woven, steel smelting and molding, food processing and packaging.

• Was part of a small electronic design team assigned to research and develop a variety of products including:• Wireless home automation systemso Lighting, sound, security, multimedia, est.• Home UPS’s (Backup Power)o Inverted power from DC battery to AC mains• Energy saving deviceso Load shedding, timers, light and movement sensor switching• Lighting and heating monitoring systemso Thermo controllers, optic sensors• Multimedia systemso Setup of “Hush fanless” Multimedia networking systems• Assisting in design of testing jigs for quality control and SABS certification.o Worked close with the QC Department and assisted in jig design and testing productsResponsibilities included:• Research and design of electronic circuits and PCB layouts:o Power supplieso Dimmerso Thermal monitoringo Touch switcheso Wireless communicationso Power monitoringo Timerso Load shedders• Research of Zigbee protocol for wireless communication.• Sourcing of various new or cheaper components and the integration of them into new and existing products.• Design of testing equipment and jigs.• Implementing and overseeing the testing processes.• Testing site installation oversee and commissioning. • Contributions to product manual draw-up.• Sourcing abroad based third party manufacturers• Projects & Achievements :o iTronic – a Wireless Home Automation System that was based on the Zig-bee (2.4Mhz) protocol.o System X – Testing and improvements no inverted home backup power supply (DC to AC – 3K WATTS)o Diamond Touch Switch –Conductive sensor switching.o Thermo Controller – Testing and improvements.

• Was part of a three person team starting up an automotive retail store. Responsibilities included:• Cassirer and cash-ups.• Retail shop layout.• Route planner for deliverieso Determining time efficient routes for deliveries to ensure customer satisfaction and optimum efficiency.• Buyer and stock control.o Negotiating product prices for retail and listed client sales and stocko Analyzing stock turnover to determine ideal stock levels• Client relation and sales.o Sourcing potential new clients in the areao Building and maintaining professional customer relationso Calling on clientso Assisting retail clients on products and sales.When I parted from the company, the company had grown considerably to 12 staff members and was I was in a jnr. managing position. In the time I spent with the company, I gained hands-on experience, at a young age, in a variety of fields including Buying, Sales (retail and professional), Advertising, Retail shop layouts, Receiving & Logistics & Deliveries, Stock holding (stores and consignment) and more. I did some introductory courses which included SABAT, Wynns, Bosh, Castrol, Safeline and also attended a Retail Business course & lecture at Supergroup. I was the only IT support and set-up and maintained the business’s IT network, including Pastel and Pastel POS and cashier draws.