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Maximiljan Du Plessis

Maximiljan Du Plessis

Marine Environments Conservationist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Engineer at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

  • Education

    • Abbotts college

      2009 - 2011

    • Cape Peninsula University of Technology

      2008 - 2014
      Master's degree Mechanical Engineering

      Starting in 2008, I completed my diploma and Bachelors of Technology degree in Mechanical engineering. In 2012 I commenced with an MSc with AGH in Krakow, Poland with a focus on aerospace material engineering

    • Stellenbosch University

      2019 - 2025
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mechanical Engineering

    • AGH University of Science and Technology

      2012 - 2014
      Master's Degree Aerospace Materials Engineering

      Thesis involved establishing a model for prediction of thermal barrier coating properties in turbine engines. A statistical approach was used to analyze experiments conducted using Electron Beam Physical Vapour Deposition (EB-PVD) technology. The final model successfully completed the goals it set out to solve. Extensive work was done both practical and theoretical in this field, the advanced facilities at the Rzeszow Research and Development Laboratory for Aerospace Materials provided… Show more Thesis involved establishing a model for prediction of thermal barrier coating properties in turbine engines. A statistical approach was used to analyze experiments conducted using Electron Beam Physical Vapour Deposition (EB-PVD) technology. The final model successfully completed the goals it set out to solve. Extensive work was done both practical and theoretical in this field, the advanced facilities at the Rzeszow Research and Development Laboratory for Aerospace Materials provided excellent results and quality of research. Show less

  • Experience

    • SANParks

      Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
      Marine Environments Conservationist

      Worked as a conservationist while completing my national diploma in nature conservation at the Cape Peninsula University of technology. Completed a research program which I developed to monitor high risk poaching areas of the Cape Peninsula.

    • NACO Stellenbosch

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
      Engineer

      Involved Design and oversight function of commercial and government projects in machine & building design also projects for SA Dept. of water affairs and forestry in the Western Cape. I left after completing my contract to pursue my studies.

    • ZETA ENGINEERING

      Jan 2011 - Sept 2013
      Mechanical Design Engineer

      Worked on various small projects primarily as a concept CAD modeler. Projects involved 3D rendered modelling of building plans and prototype models for documentation purposes. I stopped working here in order to focus on my work at the Research and Development Laboratory for Aerospace Materials in Rzeszow.

    • Research and Development Laboratory for Aerospace Materials - Aviation Valley

      Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
      Researcher

      Responsible for the design and development from concept to handover of a surface preparation machine used prior to the deposition of thermal barrier coatings via electron beam on turbine components. Additionally I was involve in other aerospace projects for this lab as a guest researcher during which time I also completed my M.Sc. in statistical modelling of thermal barrier coating for turbine blades. I left upon completion of my M.Sc.

    • Rheinmetall Denel Munition

      Jan 2015 - now

      • Senior Engineer

        Jan 2018 - now

      • Project Manager: Rockets & Surface Target Missile Subsystems

        Oct 2015 - now

      • Senior Technician

        Jan 2015 - Sept 2015

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fundementals of vacuum and leak detection

      Pre Vac Technika Precyzyjna i Prozniowa
      Dec 2013

    • Diploma - Project Management PMBOK

      Dept. of Higher Education and Training - South Africa
      Aug 2005

    • AI For Everyone

      Coursera
      Jul 2020
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    • Complete Python Bootcamp: From Zero to Hero in Python

      Udemy
      May 2020
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    • Master Computer Vision™ OpenCV4 in Python with Deep Learning

      Udemy
      May 2020
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    • Neural Networks and Deep Learning

      Coursera
      Jul 2020
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Maximiljan Du Plessis
      Academic Merit Award Head Of Department - Mechanical Engineering Jul 2009 A financial incentive award given to only 2 students that year for academic achievement.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Washer/Feeder

      Issued by SANCCOB on Feb 2002
      SANCCOBAssociated with Maximiljan Du Plessis

    • General Helper

      Issued by The Boundless Heart Foundation on Dec 2012
      The Boundless Heart FoundationAssociated with Maximiljan Du Plessis