Experience

AGI EMEA

• Italy
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Market Development Grain, Feed and Fertilizer

  • Jan 2023 - Present



SBS® Agri

• South Africa
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Department - Design and Estimates (Mechanical Engineer)

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2023

  -Facilitate special project quotes and feasibility analyses. Responsibilities include reviewing of designs and pricing of storage systems for commercial and non-standard applications. -Manage relationships with domestic and international sales teams to design and quote new and replacement storage systems on a commercial scale. -Designed, prototyped and delivered to market a fuel efficient diesel powered hot air generator to facilitate drying of various grains and crops. -Assist in strategical short-term and long-term planning of the organization, participate in budgeting, resource management and perform risk analyses. -Promote sales leads by research, identify market leads, solicit new account, and evaluate customer needs to determine the best technical and cost-effective solution. - Managed and directed the execution of various projects. Show less

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

  -Special project quoting and feasibility analysis. Responsibilities include designing and pricing, storage systems for commercial and non-standard applications.-Work with domestic and international sales teams to design and quote new and replacement storage systems on a commercial scale.-Attended meetings to discuss projects with clients, contractors, and other engineers.-Analyzed problems and offered mechanical solutions to existing problems.-Developed and tested prototypes of devices for specific projects and clients.-Monitored progress of projects and reported any issues to senior managers.-Worked closely with project managers and engineers to ensure project needs were fulfilled and budgets were honored. Show less



Naval Africa Design

• Junior Design Engineer

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  -Design of large pontoon boats, Incl. sub structure, desk structure and upper level structures. -Structural design on vessels and heavy machinery foundations. -Heavy lift analysis and rigging design, Incl. spreader beams, lifting eyes and rigging specifications. -Finite Element Analysis, determining vibration in various vessel structures and static load analysis. -Vessel stability and sea going analysis, Incl. incline tests. -Analyzed data to determine if designs met performance goals. -Created models and designs according to product goals and intended function. -Collaborated with designers to understand product specifics, and worked to ensure a proper fabrication process. Show less