Curriculum Vitae
Work Experience
Skills
Solidworks
Inventor
AutoCAD 3D
Rhino 3D
3D Studio MAX
3D Printing
Education
Design Engineer, Bespoke Engineering
From 2008 - Present I have been engaged in running Bespoke Engineering services, providing design engineering for companies and individuals on carious projects. Bespoke Engineering provides services in:
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Engineering Design
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Drafting Services
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Agricultural Engineering Design
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Aerospace Engineering Design
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Automotive Engineering Design
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Technical Illustration
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3D Printing Technology
Consulting Applied Scientist
Between 2001 and 2008 I have acted as a consulting applied scientist at :
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Crop & Food Research Ltd, 2002 - 2005
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Design, construction and scientific testing of the ATLAS non-destructive acoustic spectroscope.
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Construction of electronic instrument signal amplifiers for datalogging.
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Consulting Applied Scientific Services, 2005 - 2008
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Biosciences engineering support, to medical practices
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Bioenergy engineering, for fuel synthesis by microbial fermentation
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Consulting services in biotechnology applications in the secondary (i.e. non-GMO) fields.
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Design projects during this period:
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ATLAS : Axial TransLation Acoustic Spectroscope
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Canterbury Sailplanes Aermacchi 339 Slope Glider co-design
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High performance model glider design
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Sports equipment component design
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Between 2006 and 2008, I held the position of CAD Head of Department at AMES IT Academy, teaching at NZQA Level 6 for whose coursework and structure I was entirely responsible, for the following courses :
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AutoCAD 2D
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AutoCAD 3D
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AutoCAD Programming
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3DS Max Modelling
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3DS Max Animation
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3DS Max renedering and special effects modelling
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Autodesk Revit Modelling
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Autodesk Revit Drawing Sets
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Autodesk Revit Revisions
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Solidworks Part Modelling
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Soliworks Assembly Modelling
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Solidworks Simulation
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Solidworks Sheet metal
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Solidworks Casting
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Solidworks Electronics
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Solidworks Piping
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Solidworks Rendering & Animations
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3D Printing Technology
BSc in Food Science & Biochemistry, University of Stellenbosch.
Qualifying with a conjoint degree in the biotechnological sciences as they were at the time. Study included Engineering subjects, and tranining professional CAD tools, including Catia, the basis of Solidworks.
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Applied Thermodynamics
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Strength of Materials
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Engineering Sensors
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Biomechanical Engineering Design
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Food machine engineering design
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Process Control Engineering, mechanical and electronic
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CAD/CAM in applied engineering
2008 - Present
1997 - 2001
2001 - 2008
Bachelor of Food Science & Biochemistry (Conjoint Degree), University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
1995 - Certificate in CAD, Western Province Technical Institute, Cape Town, South Africa
1996 - Matriculation Exemption, Pinelands High School, Cape Town, South Africa
2002 - Growsafe Approved Chemical Handler, Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
2007 - Diploma in AutoCAD, 3DStudio Max, Solidworks 2009, AMES IT Academy, Auckland, New Zealand
2016 - First Aid Certificate, St John's Ambulance, Auckland, New Zealand