Dylan Campbell Sclanders
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Credentials
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50CZA - Sage 50c Pastel Partner Intermediate
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Engineering New Zealand Emerging Professional Member
Engineering New Zealand : : Te Ao Rangahau -
Golden Key International Honour Society
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SAGT - Sage Africa - Bookkeeping Fundamentals Assessment
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Experience
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MHE Electronics (Pty) Ltd
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South Africa
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Development Engineer
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Jun 2022 - Present
Developed MCS(UK) and HIVE(USA) police and emergency vehicle controller configuration software. ∗ Leveraged Winforms and GDI+ to create a Windows Desktop Application with custom graphics used to interface with firmware for deep reconfigurability of electronic control products. ∗ Vehicle representative GUI, for rapid configuration of peripherals, based on manufacturer codes with ease of use features such as automatic disabling of unused resources and preconfigured defaults. ∗ Allowable grouping of repeated output modules using global functions. ∗ UnitX unit testing of more complex mechanisms. ∗ Automated configuration summary of all inputs, outputs and modules with live linking to corresponding item. ∗ Output module exchanging of dissimilar settings across dissimilar hardware pins by applying reflection and set operations. Developed Wallgate Distributed Control Management Suite (WDCMS) for NHS(UK) facility control. ∗ Developed a web application for facility management and central control of distributed building services controllers using ASP.NET MVC. ∗ Implemented UI with access levels using JavaScript and jQuery. ∗ Linked SQL Server Database for controller logging and event tracking. ∗ Built an ASP.NET Core Razor Pages web application to function as a database portal, leveraging Microsoft Identity. ∗ Developed a Xamarin.Forms Android application for Bluetooth proximity control. ∗ Utilized SQLite in mobile application for proximity logging when offline via EF Core dependency injection. ∗ Designed and implemented easy-switching of controllers and/or configurations within a building for rapid re-purposing of NHS facilities. ∗ Created packet handling for communication with controllers using in-house protocols over UDP. ∗ Utilised state-machines for robust communication via WebSocket. Developed inline, automated serial, MAC, IMEI and date stamping via a laser engraver. Show less
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Triz Engineering Services
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South Africa
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Truck Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Junior Engineer (Software Developer)
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Jun 2021 - May 2022
Windows desktop applications focused on the processing of raw CAN streams into usable engineering data and communicable metrics to link production and testing(Birmingham - AL, USA) with engineering development(Cape Town, ZA). ∗ Developed and upgraded standalone applications for automatic, distributed processing of CAN Bus data in multiple input formats (ASCII, TRACE, csv, BLF, MDF) using Object Oriented Programming and MATLAB. ∗ Setup autonomous uploading system of reports using MATLAB Report Generator Toolbox for engineering/management vehicle reports and communicable metrics. ∗ Conducted vehicle software testing by creating read, write, and non-volatile memory items. Firmware development for five Autocar™ Electric Truck model ranges ∗ Developed control software for electric trucks using Simulink, Simulink Stateflow Toolbox, Vehicle Network Toolbox, OpenECU Blockset, and control principles. ∗ Integrated control of Traction System, Battery Management System, Thermal Management System, and High/Low Voltage Control Systems software. ∗ Conducted Software-in-the-Loop testing of control models using MATLAB Test Toolbox ∗ Developed plant models to represent vehicle dynamics and performed Model-In-Loop testing on vehicle control software and Hardware-In-Loop testing using Speedgoat ∗ Led the development of Low Voltage Control software including Real-Time Clock wakeup charging, 12 and 24 V battery balancing, and device monitoring ∗ Created Libraries for modular software implementation across multiple vehicles ∗ Developed pedal mapping control for smooth user throttle input. Show less
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Sclanders Transport
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Winterton, South Africa
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Software Engineer
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Jul 2020 - Jun 2021
Family business required urgent action to survive COVID19 Pandemic. Tasked with modernising operations through the creation and introduction of software to optimise business activities. ∗ Load planning .NET Core MVC web application utilising Bing Maps API and JavaScript. ∗ Winforms desktop application for the creation of truck maintenance job cards. ∗ Winforms driver salary and commission calculator. ∗ Submitted SARS VAT and PAYE returns ∗ Digitized outdated bookkeeping and stock systems introducing Sage Pastel 50c. ∗ Enhanced operational insights with the introduction of projects and maintenance stock management Show less
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NMR Engineering
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South Africa
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Optimisation Engineer
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Mar 2021 - May 2021
• Contracted to modernise outdated designs and advance patents into an automative(Six Sigma) manufacturing process. • Created Weldment library for South African standard steel profiles, matching weight/m, material properties, cost and tolerances • Created functional models of Heavy Duty Bull Scale Crush, Rolling Sheep Vaccination Table, Heavy Duty Sliding Gate, and Cattle Feeder for precise development and advertising. • Contracted to modernise outdated designs and advance patents into an automative(Six Sigma) manufacturing process. • Created Weldment library for South African standard steel profiles, matching weight/m, material properties, cost and tolerances • Created functional models of Heavy Duty Bull Scale Crush, Rolling Sheep Vaccination Table, Heavy Duty Sliding Gate, and Cattle Feeder for precise development and advertising.
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Robotics Plus
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New Zealand
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Identified and addressed potential areas for improvement and optimised tool availability, cycle time, utilisation and cost. Participated in problem solving sessions using structured approach and lean methodologies. Responsible for concept development, rotational element design and bearing selection. Performed finite element analysis and validation, through hand calculations. Professionally demonstrated knowledge of mechanical separation techniques. Conducted moisture content analysis; designing, manufacturing and optimising separators. Performed all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and program. SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS: Managed and delivered an autonomous modular mobile platform design. Delivered a project on pneumatic separation of Chestnut Waste Research. Show less
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Chronoptics
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New Zealand
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Intern (4 months Internship position)
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Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
Supported engineering functions, performed by the engineers on staff. Worked with project teams to create new designs, improve current designs, and/or eliminate cost from existing products. Improved production efficiency. Researched about tools, methodologies and processes and found out solutions that improved efficiency. Responsible for case design with functional and thermal considerations. Performed IP rated encapsulation, heatsink design and analysis. Responsible for finite element analysis in Matlab, Ansys and inbuild Cad software simulations. Performed optics mounting and sensor calibration design and manufacture. Performed rapid prototyping using 3D printing. SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS: Delivered a Light Source Board Heatsink design and implementation project. FPGA heatsink selection, testing and effectiveness analysis. Time of Flight R&D project. KEA Sensor indoor case design and outsourcing manufacture. KEA Indoor and Full Case concept image rendering on Autodesk Fusion. Assortment of custom mount design and 3D printing for optics and electronics prototyping. Calibration surface design for calibrating against phase-scattering. Show less
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Robotics Plus
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New Zealand
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Engineer
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Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, techniques and quality issues and developed corrective actions to maintain productivity and acceptance level. Supported production activities by continuously improving safety, quality and productivity while reducing downtime. Oversaw junior interns; supervised, coached and mentored personnel. Successfully built and tested robotic subassemblies and products. Designed and fabricated production frames, prototyping and building control cabinets. Sourced and ordered materials, parts and equipment. Delivered position core objectives while working as a strong leader in a cohesive team with strict enforcement of health and safety regulations. SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS: Cleared and converted Batemans Kiwifruit pack house into a production facility. Designed and manufactured fifteen production assembly frames for specific sub-assemblies. Delivered cabinet layout design through creating mock-ups, assembly and operational testing of the pick and place subassembly, assembly and operational testing of accumulator sub assembly. Show less
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Kantey & Templer
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South Africa
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Civil Engineering
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100 - 200 Employee
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Engineering Intern – Hulamin Aluminium Manufacturing Plant
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Provided a high standard of engineering expertise and support to a range of projects at various sites. Oversaw various sites, including steel and civil works. Responsible for civil tender processes including appointing and liaising with contractors. Produced and presenting a range of progress reports. Completed AutoCAD repair designs and drawings. Produced budget estimates, foundation plans, fee proposals and bill of quantity reports. Conducted various research, surveys and inspections. SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS: Oversaw civil and steel works - New CDR Dros Shed. Designed new scrap bunkers - UBC Induction Furnace. Designed crane gantry and staircase, optimised safety and convenience. Conducted basement water storage inspection and proposed complete storm water management plan, including budget estimate and conducted feasibility study to source a technology to use as waterproof lining. Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2020
The University of Auckland
Master of Engineering Studies with Distinction, Mechanical Engineering -
2016 - 2019
The University of Waikato
Honours, Mechanical Engineering -
2015 - 2016
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
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