John Frost

Experience

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  University of Cape Town

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2014

  Student

  I completed BSc (Eng) in Mechatronics top of my class and I graduated with an MSc (Eng) Electrical with a project titled Three Dimensional Control of a Diode Based Laser Cutter.

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  Teach Me 2

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2011

  Tutor

  This was a Part time job where I tutored Grade 11 and Matric students Mathematics and Physical Science. I have always loved sharing my skills with others and helping them achieve their goals.

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  Peninsula Beverages PTY (Ltd)

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  Engineer in training

  I worked in the Engineering offices focusing primarily on electrical engineering and automated systems.I was tasked to reprogram a depaletizer robot to automatically restart its cycle; I managed to find the problem but I was unable to actually run and test my changes to the code due to copyright issues. This taught me a lot about PLCs and Ladder code.I was part of a team that replaced power factor correcting capacitors in the main substation. This highlighted the dangers of hi-voltage maintenance and the importance of carrying out procedures safely. Show less

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  Tongaat Hulett

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Student Engineer

  I spent 4 weeks in various mechanical and electrical fitters’ workshops in the front end, and I spent a lot of time working on pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors. This taught me a lot about the practical side of engineering and how maintenance needs to be one of the major considerations when designing. I learnt a lot about how a large factory works both mechanically and socially.

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  Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Busser, runner, server.

  I worked at Four Seasons Vail in the food and beverage department. I worked in banquets as a server, in the bar/lounge as a runner and in the restaurant as a buffet attendant, runner and a busser. This experience taught me a lot about the service industry and how to treat high profile customers.

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  ET Systems

  Feb 2014 - Nov 2015

  Research and Development Engineer

  I work predominantly as an embedded systems engineer programming microchip products in C and assembly. I am also involved in hardware design, RF design, testing and trouble shooting, project documentation and testing. I have learnt a lot about the design and manufacture of electronic consumer products, IoT, and user focused design.

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  ET Nice

  Dec 2015 - Jan 2018

  Research And Development Manager

  The focus of my job is twofold; as the R&D manager I am responsible for the day to day running ofthe R&D department and secondly as an embedded software engineer. I manage 5 engineers and wedevelop all new products for ET-Nice. My responsibilities as manager are to ensure projects are ontime and budget, to formulate a list of requirements from various parties and ensure that theproducts meet said requirements, and to drive all subsequent phases of development andproduction readiness. The second part of my job is as an embedded software engineer in C andsome Assembly on Microchip 8bit and 16bit microcontrollers. I have also done a lot of work inelectronic hardware PCB design, RF design and test equipment development. Show less

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  Nice Spa

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2019

  Speed Up Executive Program

  The Speed Up Executive Program at Nice Spa is a career accelerator based in 3 countries, in multiple roles over an 18 month period. The first 6 months include the following:- 6 months in Nice head office taking part in a job rotation to broaden my understanding- lead the assessment and implementation of projects vital to company growth - participate in coursework as part of an MBA program offered MIB Trieste

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  Nice | HySecurity

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2022

  I lead the Engineering and R&D teams, including Quality and Technical Support for all HySecurity branded products. My team designs, tests, certifies, industrializes and sustains a wide range of products from residential gate operators to crash rated barriers and all appropriate accessories. I lead the Engineering and R&D teams, including Quality and Technical Support for all HySecurity branded products. My teams design, test, certify, industrialize and sustain a wide range of products from residential gate operators to Crash rated barriers and all appropriate accessories. I lead the Electronics, Firmware and Software development teams in design of new gate operator systems and accessories. My team also sustained existing products and designed all production test equipment.

  • VP of Engineering

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Director Of Engineering

    Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  • System Engineering Manager

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2020
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  Nice Group

  Aug 2022 - now

  VP of Engineering, Gate and Residential Garage Door

  I lead the Engineering and R&D teams, including Quality and Technical Support, for all HySecurity branded products. Additionally I lead the Engineering and R&D teams for all Nice, Linear and MightyMule branded products. My teams design, test, certify, industrialize and sustain a wide range of products from DIY gate operators to Crash rated barriers and all appropriate accessories. These engineering teams are split between Washington and California.