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

• Manufacturing supercapacitors and batteries (Device fabrication / Electrode optimization / Device testing)
• Develops comprehensive project plans with strict adherence to timelines and design specifications.
• Lead cross-functional team, engage with stakeholder and manage the product roadmap.
• Solves intricate analytical challenges in projects and determines production cost implications.
• Manage budgets and forecasting, set goals and objectives, negotiating contracts with new suppliers.
• Order raw material, found new business partner and supplier, manage supplier relations and the budgets.
• Created strong intellectual property (IP) and uptrained 2 patent.
• Led quality audits (internal and external), monitor performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Undertook risk management, planning, and optimization of production systems (continuous improvement).
• Defined intricate budgets and detailed time plans for projects, ensuring their smooth execution.
• Plan and design battery assembly line for LTO battery manufacturing (for new energy solutions).
• Use agile to create backlog, release planning, sprint planning and execution in dynamic environment.

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

• Directed the Exxaro energy efficiency chair at the University of Pretoria.
• Launched a research initiative, gathered preliminary data, and composed a research grant application.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team members (servant Leadership).
• Implements scalable device fabrication techniques, transitioning from R&D laboratory to industrial scale.
• Designs and optimizes energy storage solutions, particularly supercapacitor and battery cells.
• Shared research findings in esteemed peer-reviewed journals and academic proceedings.
• Support through commissioning and startup for new projects and reporting to the SEO.
• Spearheaded a pivotal project with a multi-disciplinary team, allocating research assignments to members.
• Managed budgets and established goals to enhance the energy sector and champion alternative solutions.
• Pioneered avenues for low-carbon energy and offered specialized consultancy across sectors.
• Supervised research finances, identify opportunities and threats for green energy infrastructure.
• Implemented energy storage strategies for integration with renewable systems and microgrids.
• Utilized advanced product quality concepts to uphold research integrity, including APQP and PFMEA.

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

• Advised on energy storage technologies, market research, do competitive analysis for design considerations.
• Implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) measures to enhance product quality.
• Provided expert advice on quality control and quality systems to clients in the energy storage industry.
• Implemented energy storage strategies, seamlessly integrating with renewable systems and microgrids.
• Ensured accurate data handling, rigorous quality analysis, and efficient post-processing.
• Maintained a client-centric consultative approach, ensuring superior product quality.
• Proactively managed risks to uphold consistent quality in energy projects. Go to market implementation.

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.

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

• Directed research programs of graduate students and advised on research matters.
• Designed and developed a laboratory and research center focused on renewable power generation.
• Guided numerous undergraduate and graduate students, providing support for their research projects.
• Instructed a diverse range of courses for both undergraduate and graduate cohorts.
• Supervise, evaluate, and encourage students in different levels.
• Crafted and presented lectures, facilitated laboratory sessions and led academic discussion groups.
• Undertook the role of research administrator with a focus on clean energy, also managing key projects.
• Supervise product lifecycle of energy projects from concept to launch (energy product development).
• Offered expert consultancy to government agencies, industry stakeholders, and private entities.