Experience

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  UDS - UAV & Drone Solutions

  • Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

    * Strategic Operations Management and Business Development* Designing and implementing day-to-day operational strategies I am proud to be serving as the COO of one of the largest commercial drone operators on the continent. With an average of 12 000 flying hours per month, as achieved by our fleet of 300+ drones and crew, UDS stands boldly at the forefront of African Drone Operations.

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  iGlobe Group

  • South Africa
  • Information Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Jan 2017 - Jul 2023

    Operations and Project Management of:UAV/Drone Department (Aerial and Hydro Surveys and Inspections)Geographical Information Systems (GIS Project Management)The iGlobe Group is a specialized integrator, focusing on geo-spatial orientated applications in the mining, municipality, utility, and private sector. Software optimization and data acquisition, which is then validated into business intelligence, makes for solution implementation of tomorrow. The iGlobe Group uses advanced techniques of acquiring data. (such as UAV/Drone platforms)The iGlobe Group is revolutionizing the way we look at our world, by fusing aerial imagery with real-time, spatially intelligent data, iGlobe delivers fresher, more relevant insights.

  • Senior Project Manager - Africa Region

    • Oct 2015 - Jan 2020

    iGlobe is a GIS & Development based company which specializes in Geo-Spatial orientated products and projects. iGlobe strives to deliver the best solutions on the market with key areas on Mining, Municipal and Engineering focused projects.Position Overview: Project Management (Head of Department) Operations Management Resource Management Account Management  New Business DevelopmentTasks and Responsibilities:• Managing All Projects• Executing Project Delivery• Reporting and DocumentationKey Performance Areas: (KPA)• Quality Control• New BusinessKey Performance Indicators (KPI)• Project Execution• Feedback from Clients• Building New/Existing Business

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  iGlobe Telecoms (PTY) Ltd

  • South Africa

  • Director

    • May 2019 - Feb 2022
    • South Africa

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  Xcalibur Multiphysics

  • Wonderboom, Pretoria

  • Geophysical Operations - Airborne Geophysics

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
    • Wonderboom, Pretoria

    Geophysical Engineer of Airborne SystemsCollection and Processing of Geophysical DataProject Management Field LogisticsClient Liason

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  NRG - New Resolution Geophysics

  • Pretoria/Cape Town - South Africa

  • Geophysical Operations - Airborne Geophysics

    • Nov 2008 - Aug 2014
    • Pretoria/Cape Town - South Africa

    New Resolution Geophysics (NRG) is an airborne geophysical contractor specialising in airborne gravity and helicopter borne magnetic and radiometric surveys. The company was formed in 2005 with the objective of providing a technically superior, efficient and professional service. Focussing on the African continent, the company has completed over 2,000,000 line km's of survey in over 41 countries. Including sister company Wild Dog Helicopters, the group owns and operates a fleet of 7 aircraft. With each technology offered, NRG aim to provide an industry leading product. Maintenance of Geophysical equipment Client Liaison Field collection of Geophysical data Field processing of Geophysical data Field management of airborne projects Assistance with field logistics