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Brett Kent

Brett Kent

Student Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Co-Founder at KineticCo

  • Education

    • Selly Park Secondary School

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    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Mechanical Engineering 75.15 %

      Activities and Societies: Served as board member for the UP Aeronautical Society for 4 years (2009 - 2012) Participated in the Baja SAE competition for 5 years (2009 - 2013), leading the team in 2013. Major design and research project required myself to conceive, develop, manufacture and experimentally test a hybrid-electric drive train for off-road Baja vehicles. Attained distinction.

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

      2014 - 2015
      Master of Engineering (MEng) Mechanical Engineering

      Development of a full authority controller for a high-speed autonomous passenger vehicle.

  • Experience

    • University of Pretoria

      Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
      Student Researcher

    • Tenneco

      Sept 2015 - Sept 2015
      Collaborator

      Damped shim stack modelling and design optimization using finite element methods. A particular emphasis on solution accuracy and speed optimization using advanced numerical techniques.

    • ASTRA OPERATIONS

      Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
      Aerodynamicist

    • KINETICCO AEROSPACE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

      Apr 2017 - now
      Co-Founder

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CNC Lathe Operator

    • CNC Mill Operator

    • MSC/ADAMS Software

    • OHS Representative