Mariette Conning
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Janina de Wit
Mariette and I worked together in the Data Science team at HealthQ Technologies from early 2019 to February 2020. During this time, Mariette took over the responsibility of coordinating and managing the team’s workload to ensure everyone is productive and deadlines are met. Mariette also played a huge part in establishing a suitable workflow for our team. Mariette has a strong sense of responsibility and tackles every task with enthusiasm and dedication. Mariette is kind and soft-spoken by nature but knows how to be assertive if the situation demands it. She is deeply passionate about the well-being and development of her teammates, and always strives to establish a positive work environment. Altogether, I consider Mariette an excellent manager and mentor.
Debra Ann Thurtell
I had the privilege to work with Mariette during the last year. Mariette's drive for performance in her sport speaks volumes for her work ethic too - the drive to be her best and the discipline to keep working at becoming better and better at what she does. Her love for exploring and learning is evident in how she took on the challenge to manage the team. The desire to learn is what stands out as her greatest quality as a leader. She explores every possible angle, she reflects and thinks deeply on things to ensure that she has all the context never wanting to make her own assumptions, this quality holds her in good stead to be a great leader. The other great qualities are Mariette's ability to listen carefully respecting everyone's opinion, her empathy for each person's situation and the desire to do her best for the team she manages putting them first.
Janina de Wit
Mariette and I worked together in the Data Science team at HealthQ Technologies from early 2019 to February 2020. During this time, Mariette took over the responsibility of coordinating and managing the team’s workload to ensure everyone is productive and deadlines are met. Mariette also played a huge part in establishing a suitable workflow for our team. Mariette has a strong sense of responsibility and tackles every task with enthusiasm and dedication. Mariette is kind and soft-spoken by nature but knows how to be assertive if the situation demands it. She is deeply passionate about the well-being and development of her teammates, and always strives to establish a positive work environment. Altogether, I consider Mariette an excellent manager and mentor.
Debra Ann Thurtell
I had the privilege to work with Mariette during the last year. Mariette's drive for performance in her sport speaks volumes for her work ethic too - the drive to be her best and the discipline to keep working at becoming better and better at what she does. Her love for exploring and learning is evident in how she took on the challenge to manage the team. The desire to learn is what stands out as her greatest quality as a leader. She explores every possible angle, she reflects and thinks deeply on things to ensure that she has all the context never wanting to make her own assumptions, this quality holds her in good stead to be a great leader. The other great qualities are Mariette's ability to listen carefully respecting everyone's opinion, her empathy for each person's situation and the desire to do her best for the team she manages putting them first.
Janina de Wit
Mariette and I worked together in the Data Science team at HealthQ Technologies from early 2019 to February 2020. During this time, Mariette took over the responsibility of coordinating and managing the team’s workload to ensure everyone is productive and deadlines are met. Mariette also played a huge part in establishing a suitable workflow for our team. Mariette has a strong sense of responsibility and tackles every task with enthusiasm and dedication. Mariette is kind and soft-spoken by nature but knows how to be assertive if the situation demands it. She is deeply passionate about the well-being and development of her teammates, and always strives to establish a positive work environment. Altogether, I consider Mariette an excellent manager and mentor.
Debra Ann Thurtell
I had the privilege to work with Mariette during the last year. Mariette's drive for performance in her sport speaks volumes for her work ethic too - the drive to be her best and the discipline to keep working at becoming better and better at what she does. Her love for exploring and learning is evident in how she took on the challenge to manage the team. The desire to learn is what stands out as her greatest quality as a leader. She explores every possible angle, she reflects and thinks deeply on things to ensure that she has all the context never wanting to make her own assumptions, this quality holds her in good stead to be a great leader. The other great qualities are Mariette's ability to listen carefully respecting everyone's opinion, her empathy for each person's situation and the desire to do her best for the team she manages putting them first.
Janina de Wit
Mariette and I worked together in the Data Science team at HealthQ Technologies from early 2019 to February 2020. During this time, Mariette took over the responsibility of coordinating and managing the team’s workload to ensure everyone is productive and deadlines are met. Mariette also played a huge part in establishing a suitable workflow for our team. Mariette has a strong sense of responsibility and tackles every task with enthusiasm and dedication. Mariette is kind and soft-spoken by nature but knows how to be assertive if the situation demands it. She is deeply passionate about the well-being and development of her teammates, and always strives to establish a positive work environment. Altogether, I consider Mariette an excellent manager and mentor.
Debra Ann Thurtell
I had the privilege to work with Mariette during the last year. Mariette's drive for performance in her sport speaks volumes for her work ethic too - the drive to be her best and the discipline to keep working at becoming better and better at what she does. Her love for exploring and learning is evident in how she took on the challenge to manage the team. The desire to learn is what stands out as her greatest quality as a leader. She explores every possible angle, she reflects and thinks deeply on things to ensure that she has all the context never wanting to make her own assumptions, this quality holds her in good stead to be a great leader. The other great qualities are Mariette's ability to listen carefully respecting everyone's opinion, her empathy for each person's situation and the desire to do her best for the team she manages putting them first.
Experience
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3X4 Genetics
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Engineering
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Jun 2021 - Present
Imagining and building new health innovations and solutions that are not generic but focused more on an individual's makeup. Challenging the status quo and pushing boundaries. Leading the team of engineers and scientists in the R&D of novel products.
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Senior Product Development Engineer
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Jun 2020 - May 2021
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University of the Witwatersrand
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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External Examiner
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Jan 2016 - Present
External examiner for MSc Engineering students and BSc Engineering final year students. External examiner for MSc Engineering students and BSc Engineering final year students.
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Biomedical Engineer and Data Analyst
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Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
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Senior Biomedical Engineer
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2020
-Successfully delivered an innovative data analysis solution to measure fitness across all types of active users, disrupting the way insurers think of fitness and activity.-Provided technical leadership and solutions for algorithms to extract physiological metrics from PPG signals across various output streams, producing user engaging and scientifically sound products.-Assumed the criteria and responsibility of a team leader by establishing a new team and grow the roadmap of company products and deliverables.-Mentored and guided employees ensuring all were trained in product knowledge and capable of performing assigned duties.-Streamlined the product development cycle from conception to consumption as technical and data science lead, integrating diverse technical and support teams to deliver successful products.-Successfully transformed data science and product teams to use Agile development methodology implementing both Kanban and Scrum strategies using JIRA.-Promoted to management lead of the Digital Signal Processing team within 3 months of employment.-Developed younger engineers and scientists through continuous mentoring as well as the establishment of a student vacation work program.-Delivered functional firmware code for wearable devices using Python and C, while ensuring maintainability of code by using best coding practices.
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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
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South Africa
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Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Biomedical engineer
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2016
• Established a team of engineers from different disciplines focusing on developing prosthetic devices, while raising project funding to complete products.• Delivered much-needed prosthetics and medical assistive devices and systems to low-income communities in South Africa through the development of high quality and low-cost technologies.• Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students to successfully complete their degrees and fellowships.• Introduced a novel signal processing solution to measure the gait of able-bodied and disabled individuals to improve walking/running biomechanics.• Lead a diverse team of researchers who developed a flexible paper printed battery and heavy metal electrochemical analysis strip.• Successfully navigated the process of qualification of developed medical devices through the ISO13485 standards.• Transformed the way children in rural areas learn their times tables through developing an interactive electronic mat that makes mathematics fun and engaging.• Mentored USAID GRIFN students through their research fellowships which resulted in producing new technologies for the CSIR.• Advised the national railway institute to acquire the most effective traction motor system while cutting back on unnecessary costs.
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Project Manager
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Feb 2010 - Oct 2011
Project management, preparation of Statement of Work and Work Breakdown Structure for client, stakeholder management, financial planning, operational management, resource allocation, client liaison, export and import management, project documentation and feedback presentations.
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Signal and Systems Analyst
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Aug 2007 - Jan 2010
Systems engineering (requirements definition, software design, development, testing and integration), signal processing on measured data (radar and communications data), researching and proposing new technology solutions for diverse application areas, writing project proposals, Radio Frequency (RF) engineering (radar and communications), digital design and signal analysis, generation of documentation for developed technologies, leading research activities i.e. formulating research questions, design experiments, implementing solutions, road map development for new research fields, following system engineering and software processes, modeling and simulation developments (RF environment models, radar system models), driver behind Information System research, first aid officer.
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GEW Technologies
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South Africa
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Defense & Space
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100 - 200 Employee
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Development Engineer
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Feb 2006 - Jul 2007
Owner and developer of RF Offline Analysis Software Product – responsibilities include testing, documentation, marketing, training and assistance with development of product, research and development on new RF technologies (including Emitter Identification and Direction Finding), algorithm development for RF technologies (including Single Site Location Direction Finding, Emitter Identification, Amplitude Comparison Direction Finding). Owner and developer of RF Offline Analysis Software Product – responsibilities include testing, documentation, marketing, training and assistance with development of product, research and development on new RF technologies (including Emitter Identification and Direction Finding), algorithm development for RF technologies (including Single Site Location Direction Finding, Emitter Identification, Amplitude Comparison Direction Finding).
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University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2004 - Nov 2005
Presented practical and tutorial classes, marked and set up tests and examinations, consultation with students, presented at engineering weeks (information weeks for secondary students), supervised final year students with final projects, presented introductory course in Matlab. Presented practical and tutorial classes, marked and set up tests and examinations, consultation with students, presented at engineering weeks (information weeks for secondary students), supervised final year students with final projects, presented introductory course in Matlab.
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Education
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2005 - 2005
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Master of Engineering - MEng, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering -
2004 - 2005
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
MEng, Biomedical Engineering -
2000 - 2005
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Master of Engineering (MEng), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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