Experience

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  Fisher & paykel healthcare

  Jul 2003 - Dec 2005

  Product developer

  I was awarded funding to develop an innovative water supply container for a respiratory humidification unit for homecare patients.- Conducted market and consumer analysis to define product specifications and project deliverables- Developed concepts through sketches and SolidWorks, leading to a final working prototype- Provided business and manufacturing plans.

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  Auckland cobra

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Product developer

  I developed a replica AC Cobra 427sc petrol car for children.- Conducted full market and consumer analysis to create a product brief aligned with market requirements- Delivered and implemented the business plan and marketing plan for the company.- Modeled the full design in SolidWorks and simulated crash scenarios to enhance structural integrity in the chassis design- Created full working prototype and moulds for ongoing production of fibreglass shells, cast aluminium wheel centres and spinners Show less

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  Adept tooling and moulding

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

  Product designer

  I developed and designed the ‘Acuset,’ an IV drip-feed controller, from concept development to the final verified prototype for production.- Verified the solution’s performance by creating milled, CNC, and rapid prototype models from Pro E CAD models and sketches- Achieved recognition as a Top 10 finalist in the Saatchi & Saatchi Innovation Awards for World Changing Ideas in 2008

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  Lsg sky chefs

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2008

  Project manager equipment innovations

  As Project Manager - Equipment Innovations, I was responsible for the development and implementation of new equipment concepts onboard, supporting the Virgin Atlantic brand and vision.- Managed up to seven projects with budgets of several hundred thousand pounds simultaneously- Constructed and presented product business plans to key stakeholders for sign-off- Researched market trends and facilitated as well as participated in innovative workshops- Extracted and clearly communicated consumer and customer requirements- Developed new products with manufacturers and sourced off-the-shelf products- Worked within aviation regulations, ensuring full product quality, process quality, and security- Improved the entire product logistics process, from manufacturing supply chain to daily operations and onboard service procedures- Conducted research and networked with the wider technical community Show less

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  National physical laboratory

  Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

  Business development and project support

  - Assisted the Group Leader on core projects and measurement services- Liaised with the Business Development and Scientific departments, and conducted external market research to identify new business opportunities

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  Carclo technical plastics ltd

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2011

  Project manager

  - Developed and implemented the manufacture of a client’s new medical device in a new class 10,000 clean room facility, specializing in plastic injection moulding- Managed a multi-million-pound project- Coordinated internal and external project team resources across quality engineering and control, tooling, moulding, tooling manufacturers, and assembly equipment engineers- Maintained close liaison with the customer to ensure all programme requirements were captured, understood, and translated into coherent plans- Provided regular updates to the client and internally on the project’s progress, identifying and communicating risks to key stakeholders- Established New Product Development processes within the company Show less

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  Moxie product development limited

  Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

  Project manager

  (Created Moxie to contract out my services)- Provided insight and advice on key stages for several new travel products- Advised on the definition of key product development stages and timescales- Guided the compilation of situational analyses to support business cases- Evaluated solutions against product requirement briefs and made recommendations- Supplied key environmental design information for airline air-side product requirements

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  Eg technology ltd

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  Project manager

  - Managed projects with multidisciplinary teams, including industrial designers, mechanical, electronic, and software engineers, alongside clients, contractors, and external suppliers- Led product development from concept through to manufacturing, adhering to ISO 13485 standards, while maintaining strict attention to quality management and regulatory compliance- Optimized project management systems for tracking resources, specifications, and progress, implementing tools such as Projector, SharePoint, Visure, and Rally to enhance workflow efficiency- Oversaw complex engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery through planning, execution, and team coordination, while addressing technical challenges in the product development lifecycle- Leveraged a strong background in engineering and product development to drive innovation and ensure team buy-in, in a growing business, transitioning to structured project management approaches- Streamlined processes for managing project timelines, resource allocation, and product development, contributing to the successful launch of high-impact medical and diagnostic devices Show less

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  Aveti pty ltd

  Feb 2018 - May 2023

  Project management and product development

  (Created Aveti to contract out my services)- Consultant to small companies developing new products, requiring project management practices to be developed and implemented in their organizations- Project managed the development and implementation of the SAVE-P CPAP device for the South African National Ventilator Project, successfully delivering to hospitals nationwide - Played a pivotal role in securing the project bid, navigating regulatory approvals, and ensuring expedited SAHPRA manufacturing approval for the device- Managed the project with cross-functional teams in automotive and medical industries, through the development and production phases, overcoming challenges in meeting tight deadlines to deliver the first order of 2,000 units for the Solidarity Fund in October 2020- Designed and installed a temporary medical-grade assembly facility within an industrial manufacturing plant, ensuring clean room compliance- Provided Stakeholders with regular project updates and strategic guidance for development steps- Provided detailed evidence for external auditors, confirming quality assurance and the delivery of each uniquely identified device Show less

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  Ask'd

  Jun 2023 - now

  Data analyst

  - Leveraged Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VBA) to create new data loading tools, reducing data input resource requirements by 25%- Enhanced excel reports by incorporating complex functions and data queries, which reduced report update time by 75%- Improved report accuracy and reliability through standardized structures and formulas- Analyzed FMCG industry trends for South African and African markets, benchmarking performance and delivering insights to clients on both Power BI and Excel platforms- Implemented action trackers and reporting tools to streamline project management, improving task efficiency and tracking- Created Technical User Guides for internal development procedures Show less