Tamsin Purkis
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English Full professional proficiency
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Afrikaans Limited working proficiency
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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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Product Development Engineer
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Octoco
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South Africa
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Developer
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May 2021 - Present
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Golden Key International Honour Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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Member
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Oct 2013 - Present
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Link Health (Pty) Ltd
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South Africa
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Co-Founder
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
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Toasted Marshmallow Co
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South Africa
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Developer
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
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Stellenbosch University
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Neuromechanics Analyst
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
Analyst at the Neuromechanics Unit, Central Analytical Facilities Analyst at the Neuromechanics Unit, Central Analytical Facilities
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Investmech (Pty) Ltd
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South Africa
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
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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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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2017
I had a studentship from MMM (MSM) at CSIR, Pretoria under the supervision of Mariette Conning and Pieter Roux (at CSIR) for both my honours and masters degrees in mechanical engineering through the University of Pretoria. I worked full time at the CSIR on a large project that formed the basis of my masters. The topic of which was in line with the goals and projects being completed within the Bio-mechanical platform at MMM. I also took part in several other projects within the department that involved the design of mechanical components. Detailed information on my responsibilities and completed projects can be seen in my CV above. Show less
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Mechanical Engineering Student
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
I did vacation work as well as part time work at MMM (MSM) at CSIR, Pretoria under the supervision of Mariette Conning. I worked on several projects that involved mechanical design and also exposed me to the world of prostheses and mechatronics. I spent most of the year working on my final year project for my BEng (Mechanical) degree which formed part of the work within the Bio-mechanical platform. My project included the design, manufacturing, and testing of an inexpensive active prosthetic knee for above-the-knee amputees. Show less
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Mechanical Engineering Student
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
I did vacation work as well as part time work at SST (MSM) at CSIR, Pretoria under the supervision of Jaco Hart and Roel Stolper. My work included the mechanical design of a UV test Chamber used to test the Camera's developed at SST. The test chamber was also manufactured and assembled during my time there.
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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 for Control Systems
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
I assisted the fourth year mechanical engineering students in computer laboratory tutorials, for their control systems (MBB410) module, during their final semester as undergraduates at the University of Pretoria. I assisted the fourth year mechanical engineering students in computer laboratory tutorials, for their control systems (MBB410) module, during their final semester as undergraduates at the University of Pretoria.
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Sparrow Research and Industrial Consultants
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South Africa
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Writer
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
I worked part-time at sparrow consulting under the supervision of Brix Els on some of the manual and training material the company provides to its clients, including SOPs. As a result, my research, report writing and Microsoft Word skills were greatly improved and have benefited me ever since in the technical field that is mechanical engineering. I worked part-time at sparrow consulting under the supervision of Brix Els on some of the manual and training material the company provides to its clients, including SOPs. As a result, my research, report writing and Microsoft Word skills were greatly improved and have benefited me ever since in the technical field that is mechanical engineering.
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Education
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University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Master of Engineering - MEng, Mechanical Engineering -
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (BEngHons), Mechanical Engineering -
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
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Willowridge High School
High School