Design Technology Teacher

• Jan 2023 - Present

Design Technology Teacher that is coordinating the Design Thinking signature program at D-Prep International School. Mainly angled towards the Expeditionary Learning focused aspects of Middle and High School. I also am an Integration Teacher and work closely with the other staff to facilitate authentic, project based learning goals. Extracurricular focus is on VEX Robotics and Esports. Design Technology Teacher that is coordinating the Design Thinking signature program at D-Prep International School. Mainly angled towards the Expeditionary Learning focused aspects of Middle and High School. I also am an Integration Teacher and work closely with the other staff to facilitate authentic, project based learning goals. Extracurricular focus is on VEX Robotics and Esports.

GJH Design - Adaptive Design Engineer

• Jun 2020 - Present

Consultant Design Engineer

• Mar 2020 - Present

Currently working a few different angles during these covid times. I've been contracted to assist in the upgrading of the nut processing facility at a Midlands factory where I have been creating a Factory wide space analysis using 3d modelling, which assist in understanding the floor layout and sizes in relation to production machinery. They are also expanding their Emporium shops to include Cape Town and JHB, so I have been involved with the whole design, feasibility, layout, facade rendering, and shopfitting designs. I'm freelancing with drone startup company currently in the R&D and prototyping phase, where I am assisting with 3D cad modelling, stress analysis, photorealistic renders that can be used to move the project to the next phase, production. I am also working closely with an Irrigation Engineer in feasibility & migration studies to move farming irrigation from a strictly grid based system, to a more off grid, hybrid irrigation systems. I'm working closely with topographical mapping software to showcase the potential of these types of systems, along with potential Solar array cleaning solutions Show less

Pre-K Homeroom Teacher

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

I was a homeroom teacher for a group of twelve 4-5 year old Korean kids that are instructed totally in English, as their second language (with assistance from a Korean co-teacher). I taught Language arts, Phonics, Drama, Math and Science concepts in a way that tries to foster each childs' unique learning style, such that they learn through play, enjoyment and support. Pre-K is a challenge that I wanted to experience, because if you're flexable and can 'prepare' oneself for the unpredictable nature that is Pre-K teaching, then one can really say they are adaptable to multiple, unique an unforseen situations. Show less

STEM Educator

• Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

I taught Creative English classes that focused on robotics and coding comprehension to Elementary School children at a specialized after school education institute that strived to use the PBL (Project Based Learning) framework to integrate various skill-sets into an homogeneous learning environment. I worked towards a intuitive education solution that built inquiring minds while learning various 'subjects' simultaneously and wove them organically together. I taught Creative English classes that focused on robotics and coding comprehension to Elementary School children at a specialized after school education institute that strived to use the PBL (Project Based Learning) framework to integrate various skill-sets into an homogeneous learning environment. I worked towards a intuitive education solution that built inquiring minds while learning various 'subjects' simultaneously and wove them organically together.

EFL, Math and Science Teacher, Thailand

• May 2016 - Mar 2017

I teach Math, Science and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) to Kindergarten 2 and Grade 1 children (5-7 years old) I use a variety of games, songs, dance, hands on activities, as well as school supplied coursework, to try and foster as much critical thinking and problem solving abilities as possible within a highly structured Thai education system. I teach Math, Science and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) to Kindergarten 2 and Grade 1 children (5-7 years old) I use a variety of games, songs, dance, hands on activities, as well as school supplied coursework, to try and foster as much critical thinking and problem solving abilities as possible within a highly structured Thai education system.

EFL Teacher, Thailand

• Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

I teach Math, Science and English to Grade 1 and 2 students at an English Program School in Ratchaburi, Thailand. In-between the teaching I explore Thailand on my 45 year old vintage bicycle that I fitted with a 48cc moped engine. I teach Math, Science and English to Grade 1 and 2 students at an English Program School in Ratchaburi, Thailand. In-between the teaching I explore Thailand on my 45 year old vintage bicycle that I fitted with a 48cc moped engine.

Project Engineer (while I completed my Mechatronics Degree)

• Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

EPI Centre (Engineering Projects and Innovation) is a company housed and funded at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. While I am completing my BTech (by Nov 2014) I work here full time on various projects, both educational and technological. I have been compiling study material for Matlab Simulink and Data Acquisition systems. I was working in team that entered and won the SEW Pneudrive Competition for 2013 with our Granite Block to Cobblestone machine. I am now further looking at student empowerment systems in terms of home study kits for engineering practicals. Show less

Senior Tutor and Head Peer Mentor

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

From the start my second year, all the way into the end of my 3rd year I was tutoring a number of subjects. I was working in a Peer Mentor program where we were continually maintaining a network for students to request assistance above what the lecturer supplied. From the start my second year, all the way into the end of my 3rd year I was tutoring a number of subjects. I was working in a Peer Mentor program where we were continually maintaining a network for students to request assistance above what the lecturer supplied.

Product Designer at the R&D Department

• Jun 2009 - Jan 2010

Worked with a small team of 6 Staff. We took unique projects, created prototypes to manufacture limited quantity for clients. If they required more, we were tasked with creating hand-over files to move the work onto the companies dedicated production lines. Worked with a small team of 6 Staff. We took unique projects, created prototypes to manufacture limited quantity for clients. If they required more, we were tasked with creating hand-over files to move the work onto the companies dedicated production lines.

Architectural Technologist

• Mar 2007 - Oct 2008

Initially worked as just a Architectural Technologist by supporting and drawing plans up in conjunction with the Architects but later found a niche for 3D modeling and realistic rendering. I also assisted the network administrator in maintaining the company network. Initially worked as just a Architectural Technologist by supporting and drawing plans up in conjunction with the Architects but later found a niche for 3D modeling and realistic rendering. I also assisted the network administrator in maintaining the company network.

Camp Counselor and Activity Instructor

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

Worked in an American Summer camp for the summer (also there during the same period in 2002) Apart from Camp Counselor, I also instructed Rock Climbing, Archery, Water Skiing and Fishing. After working I took off 2 months and traveled to Alaska and then to the UK. Worked in an American Summer camp for the summer (also there during the same period in 2002) Apart from Camp Counselor, I also instructed Rock Climbing, Archery, Water Skiing and Fishing. After working I took off 2 months and traveled to Alaska and then to the UK.

Sheet metalwork and press operator

• Jan 2004 - Jun 2004

Sheet metalwork and press operator Sheet metalwork and press operator

Mobile Phone Technician

• Sep 2002 - Jan 2004

Booked in faulty mobile phones and assisted in the repair and software upgrades of Mobile Phones. We also went on multiple GSM training courses at the Vodacom head office in Johannesburg. Booked in faulty mobile phones and assisted in the repair and software upgrades of Mobile Phones. We also went on multiple GSM training courses at the Vodacom head office in Johannesburg.

Electronic Repair Technician

• Dec 1999 - Jun 2002

I performed various electronic repairs to VCR’s, TV’s, Hi-Fi’s and Radio’s I performed various electronic repairs to VCR’s, TV’s, Hi-Fi’s and Radio’s