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Kaylin Naidoo

Kaylin Naidoo

Graduate Trainee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MBA | Product Manager | Fintech Innovator

  • Education

    • Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Business Administration - MBA (with distinction)

      Final Dissertation Topic: Factors influencing innovative work behaviours of engineers in development divisions of South African aerospace and defence companies.

    • University of Cape Town

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Mechanical Engineering

      Major subjects include Mechanical Vibrations, Finite Element Analysis, Design, Internal Combustion Engines, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Final year thesis project investigated the response of 'shallow' v-shaped plate structures to localised blast loading, in the aid of providing superior vehicle protection for military personnel deployed in the field against mines and IED threats.

  • Experience

    • Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
      Graduate Trainee

      Graduate Robotics Specialist in the Body shop division and a key member in the commissioning and upgrade of the production line for the introduction of the W205 C-Class model. Extensively trained at the head Mercedes Benz plant in the operation, maintenance, programming and commissioning of KUKA robot systems.

    • Rheinmetall Denel Munition

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2022
      Senior Rocket Development Engineer

      • Design Authority responsible for detailed design, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, drafting of documentation & specifications, development, quality, impact, and cost & schedule management of new missile and munitions products within the Product Development group, in conjunction with other business units. • Development Manager responsible for the detailed development of munition products, involving concept generation, business case formulation, costing, project planning, material planning, documentation strategy, and testing strategy from concept phase through to full-scale production. Key responsibilities include the co-ordination and execution of project plans, management of development activities, sign-off of milestones, management of development teams, reporting to senior management, technical authority for data pack generation and communication between departments. Show less

    • Flash Group

      Oct 2022 - now

      Product manager for retail VAS solutions for Corporate customers. Responsible for product vision and direction, project execution, and operational management, in alignment with business strategy. Working with internal stakeholders to bring structure while implementing complex, project-based processes to bring increased efficiency in the delivery of all projects and services and in turn, enhanced client satisfaction and business growth.

      • Senior Product Manager

        Sept 2024 - now

      • Product Manager

        Oct 2023 - now

      • Technical Project Manager

        Oct 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications