A motivated IT solution architect at Airbus Aerostructures in the Digital Shopfloor team. Passionate about user- and client-focused design, delivering practical and sustainable solutions. Possesses a strong academic and extracurricular track record, with experience in multiple leadership positions.
October 2023 - present
I joined Airbus in 2023 as an IT solution architect in the Airbus Global Graduate Programme (AGGP). My role involves collaborating with internal clients to translate business requirements into IT solutions and drive the commercial aircraft rampup whilst ensuring quality. Over the first two years, I will rotate through various departments, teams, and divisions to diversify my skills, collaborate, and learn best practices.
January 2021 - February 2021
During my internship at AutomaTech it is my responsibility to develop a Smart IoT sensor that will receive input from a wide range of sensors and transmit measurements via LoRa-WAN. Reporting directly to the CEO, the project also includes developing a mobile app for configuration and setup via Bluetooth and NFC.
MPhil specialising in Financial Technology
2022 - 2024. I am enrolled in the MPhil in Financial Technology at UCT, the first degree of its kind in Africa. This interdisciplinary program, based on the MSc in Data Science and convened by the Department of Statistics, includes three elective courses and a 60-credit dissertation managed by the Financial Innovation Hub.
Deep Dive into Blockchain - International Summer School
July 2022. At the University of Zurich's Summer School: Deep Dive into Blockchain, I gained a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology and its applications. I explored real-world use cases and engaged in hands-on projects to deepen my practical knowledge.
BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2018 - 2021. I graduated from Stellenbosch University in December 2021 with a bachelor's degree in electrical and electronic engineering, specializing in informatics. My focus was on digital and analog electronic design, signal processing, computer science, and machine learning. I received the SU Merit Bursary in 2018 and a faculty award for academic performance in 2020.
National Senior Certificate
2013 - 2017. I matriculated from DF Malan High School with an 86.4% aggregate and 7 distinctions. I received academic colors for three consecutive years for maintaining an average above 80% and merit awards in EGD and IT for ranking in the top three of my class.
2016 - University of Cape Town
2016 - South African Council for English Education (SACEE)
2015 - University of Cape Town
2014 - Johannesburg Stock Exchange
August 2021 - November 2021
As demi/learning assistant for Electro-Techniques 143 my responsibilities include assisting students during weekly practicals and tutorials as well as the marking of practical reports for the module.
February 2021 - November 2021
Part-time barman at a local Stellenbosch pub.
September 2020 - July 2021
As tastings coordinator of the Maties Beer Appriciation Society, it is my responsibility to arrange and coordinate most events at the society hub. I also play a key role in venue, brewery and society member liaison.
October 2018 - September 2019
My role as media committe chairman put me in charge of managing the media committe team to ensure the highest quility of video and photos were caputured throughout the year. I worked closely with marketing and served as the link between the two committees. I have also served on the marketing, sponsors, alumni, events and Vensters committees.