Genoptic LED Inc.- July 2021 – Present – Calgary, Canada

• Manufacturing supercapacitors and batteries (Device fabrication / Electrode optimization / Device testing)
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and project designs.
• Design suitable energy storage (battery cells) for solar projects (innovative products).
• Implement scalable device fabrication techniques, transitioning from R&D laboratory to industrial level.
• Manage budgets and set goals and objectives to support the energy sector and energy alternatives.
• Solve complex analytical challenges in projects and calculate production costs.
• Created strong intellectual property (IP) and uptrained 1 patent
• Conduct materials characterization and analysis on battery materials (NMC and Li-ion cathode materials).
• Developing and optimizing production processes, designing custom equipment, and trained production personnel to ensure a smooth transition from laboratory scale to industrial scale.
• Demonstrated expertise in scaling up production from a small laboratory setup to an industrial scale

University of Pretoria – Aug 2016 – Aug 2021 – Pretoria, South Africa

• Prepared and delivered lectures to students and conducted laboratory sessions or discussion groups.
• Acted as a research administrator and project manager in the field of clean energy.
• Interpreting, analyzing, and synthesizing data, check device reliability 
• Testing battery and battery safety for varus application
• Designed and developed a laboratory and research center focused on renewable power generation.
• Directed research programs of graduate students and advised on research matters.
• Provided professional consultative services to government, industry, and private individuals.

Supercapacitor Technologies (PTY) LTD – Aug 2017 – Oct 2019 – Pretoria, South Africa

• Managed project definition, budgeting, and timeline management, and provided regular progress reports.
• Offered technical analysis and established technical standards.
• Developed and adapted technologies (knowledge of commercialization issues).
• Implemented energy storage strategies, data handling, and quality analysis for clients
• Conducted feasibility studies, risk management, planning, and production systems.
• Define complex budgets and time plans for the projects
• Achieved up to 60% cost savings in transformation expenses from laboratory scale to industrial by designing custom equipment.
• Successfully implemented a supercapacitor-based energy system in mining equipment, resulting in reduced CO2 emissions, power fluctuations, noise, and vibration levels.
• Led international business development, expanding into global markets
• Acted as project management in the field of clean energy and renewable power generation.

Exxaro: Mining and Renewable Energy Company- July 2019 – Aug 2021 – Pretoria, South Africa

• Led and managed the Exxaro energy efficiency chair at the University of Pretoria, managed budgets, and set goals and objectives to support the energy sector and energy alternatives.
• Orchestrated and organized novel channels for acquiring low-carbon energy sources and GHG technologies.
• Monitored research budgets and tracked funding opportunities for clean energy in energy infrastructure.
• Led a high-impact project involving a multi-disciplinary team and assigned research projects to team members.

Technologies – Jan 2017 – Aug 2021 – Pretoria, South Africa

• Provided expertise on energy storage technologies, trends, and market opportunities to clients.
• Conducted market research to identify growth areas and advised clients on energy storage design.
• Provided advisory service, consultative approach to projects and customer needs
• Implemented energy storage strategies, data handling, quality analysis, and post-processing for clients, integrating with renewable energy systems and microgrids.
• Offered technical support and technical analysis for energy storage projects, including testing and troubleshooting for product development.
• Conducted feasibility studies, risk management, and ensured product quality.