I am a South African Mechanical Engineer with 8 years experience in design, welding, product development from concept through to commissioning.
I am a people person and generally develop lasting relationships with clients and my team members. I believe everyone's opinion matters and as an engineer I enjoy listening to the evidence my colleagues present to substantiate their arguments.
I am a friendly, light-hearted and open-minded person who enjoys cracking jokes and making people smile. I am passionate about engineering and calculations and I know that I am great at it.
I work hard to achieve everything I set my mind too while ensuring that I maintain realistic expectations.
I have 8 years experience with the following skills:
Product design (3D CAD platforms)
Bill of Materials
Costing
Reverse Engineering
Microsoft office skills
Basic Python programming
FEA knowledge and interpretation
Condition monitoring, Failure analysis and Stress testing
Matlab etc.
B.Eng (Honours) degree in Metallurgical Engineering specialising in Welding.
B.Eng Mechanical Engineer degree.
Welding Engineer certified as a member of the International Institute of Welding and the South African Institute of Welding.
Mechanical Engineer at David Brown Santasalo since June 2012 to present.
Responsible for the design and development of products to client specifications as wall as regulations and standards. I am also responsible for weld inspections and repair.
I am one of the more senior engineers in the office and accordingly assist with management duties.
Music production
Cycling
Running
Guitar making
