Resume
Experience
Jan 2015 – Present
Managing Director
Site Sculpt Studio, Hartbeespoort
As Managing Director of Site Sculpt Studio trading as Web Sculpt, I lead a web design and development agency focused on helping businesses build a strong, professional, and results-driven digital presence. My role combines strategy, client engagement, project leadership, and quality control to ensure every solution is visually strong, technically sound, and aligned with each client’s business goals and long-term growth.
Dec 2021 – Present
Senior Design & Manufacturing Engineer
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria
As a Senior Design and Manufacturing Engineer, I specialise in metal casting, product design, process development, and operational improvement. My work focuses on turning engineering concepts into reliable, manufacturable, and commercially practical solutions, while supporting design review, material selection, manufacturing optimisation, quality improvement, and project execution across the full product and process lifecycle.
Education
Jan 2026 – Dec 2028
Doctor of Philosophy: Metallurgy and Materials
University of the Witwatersrand
My Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgy and Materials reflects an advanced research focus on materials behaviour, metallurgical processes, and engineering problem solving. This qualification strengthens my ability to investigate complex technical challenges, develop evidence-based solutions, and contribute to innovation in metal casting, product development, manufacturing performance, and sustainable materials engineering.
Jan 2024 – Jun 2025
Master of Business Administration
Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria
My Master of Business Administration strengthened my strategic, financial, and leadership capabilities, complementing my technical engineering background with a broader understanding of business performance. Through this qualification, I developed stronger skills in decision making, operations strategy, organisational leadership, innovation, and value creation across technical and commercial environments.
Previous Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Metallurgy
Master of Technology: Engineering: Metallurgy
National Diploma: Engineering: Metallurgy
Engineering Skillset
CAD and DFM/DFA
FEA / structural analysis
ProCAST simulation
High Pressure Die Casting
Investment Casting
Sand Casting
Heat treatment
Mechanical Testing
Materials Characterisation
Web Development Skillset
HTML
PHP
CSS
SCSS
JavaScript
React
Languages
Setswana (native)
Sepedi (proficient)
IsiZulu (proficient)
English (proficient)