Aeronautical Engineer
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Aeronautical Engineering graduate with a track record of academic excellence. Skilled in MS office suite as well as Matlab and CAD packages. Strengths include communication, reasoning and problem solving driven by strong capabilities in data analysis substantiated through various design and research projects. A self-motivated, quick learner who has a passion for analysis and who is looking forward to the opportunity to apply my skills at your company.
Argento Plastic Manufacturers, Durban Plastic Injection moulding manufacturers
Engineering Intern (December 2018 - January 2019, November 2021 - January 2022)
Roles and duties; Welding, Milling, Drilling, Usage of a Cut-off Saw. Learning of production systems. Projects engaged in; The design of an internal injector filter system for an injection moulding machine using CAD. The filter was designed to create a constant melt flow index into the mould.
Engaged in various construction projects such as the design of a mechanically ascending staircase, and office construction using drywall and ceiling installation. Created CAD documents for the manufacturing of machine parts such as mould inserts.
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Academic Tutor (January 2022 – December 2022)
Tutoring of first-year students in Computer-Aided-Design and tutoring of third-year students in Mechatronics Engineering. General tutor duties: • Explain and clarify concepts taught in class to students in a large group setting. • Provide advice and answer questions to aid in learning. • Marking of class assignments and tests. • Conduct of mechatronics demonstrations and code-checking.
BSc in Aeronautical Engineering [Honors] - University of the Witwatersrand 2018 - 2022
Relevant Coursework: • Statistics, Structural dynamics, Flight dynamics, Mechatronics, Aerodynamics, Vibrational analysis, Coding, Business Management, Advanced Mathematics
Final year Projects: • Design of an aircraft that could beat a road vehicle’s fuel cost for domestic travel. • CFD Simulation based research to enforce greater decelerations in hollow projectiles using the Kantrowitz limit.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) - Star college boys 2013 - 2017
