Valeska Van Schoor

Experience

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  Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Vacation Student
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  CSIR DPSS

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  Signal Analyst

  I was appointed as a signal analyst in the Sensors and Electronic Warfare Engagement simulation (SEWES) group in January 2014. My focus area was on software engineering and the development platform used was Matlab and Simulink. I was involved in developing the naval chaff model and other Electronic Warfare (EW) simulations for an international project. I was co-author of the user manual and the technical reference manual and was involved with the CDR (critical design review) for this project. Furthermore, I developed an E-Learning training tool to train new SANDF (South African Defence Force) employees in Electronic Warfare. This training tool was focused on electronic attack. Show less

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  CSIR DPSS (Defence, Peace, Safety & Security), REW (Radar & Electronic Warfare)

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2018

  Project Coordination and Management

  Projects successfully completed: 1) A research and development project called Inundu which is a Fast-Jet Pod. This Pod is used for Test and Evaluation of EW (Electronic Warfare) and has been built by a team of engineers and I was the project manager. The Inundu Phase II included a Ram-Air-Turbine to power the pod, a pilot console unit and a base station. 2) The Target RF Signal Generator System Project. This is a Test and Evaluation system that utilises DRFM (Digital Radio Frequency Memory) technology. It is able to represent realistic multi-scatterer targets to the SUT (System under Test) that dynamically changes as the targets manoeuvre through the environment. On a day-to-day basis I was responsible for the following:Ensure the programme is at all times contract specific compliant, Arranging Export and Import permits, Supplier management, Revenue recognition, Prepare & ensure that all project initiation documentation is of adequate quality and in place,Report financial and HR performance of the project team to relevant line manager, Compliance to policies, procedures and practices of the CSIR,Leading meetings and ensuring project progress, Successfully leading teams to achieve objectives within given time frames, Budgeting and managing costs,Working and collaborating with international clients,Resource loading of the programme & Resource planning,Reporting to management and stakeholders,Procurement planning and coordinating,Helping the team to solve technical challenges,Preparation and presentation of reports to stakeholders,Doing coordination of flight tests,Doing presentations,Writing a project management plan, andHelping to write proposals for business development team. Show less

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  Gro4Africa (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2018 - now

  Director and Entrepreneur

  Agricultural Business specializing int Fresh Produce including Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Red Cabbage, Radicchio, Lettuce and Celery

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  Decision Inc.

  Jun 2018 - May 2019

  Project Manager

  Project manager of a few Data Management, Business Intelligence projects as well as Adaptive Insights (Financial Planning Platform) projects for various clients in South Africa and Internationally. Decision Inc. is a client centric consultant company and as project manager I have experience working with clients in a high pressure environment with short timelines to reach deadlines. I adapted communication skills to be a successful interface between the client and the development team

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  Pinkmatter Solutions

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Engineering Manager