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| South African Citizen Worked in China for 15+ years in a Manufacturing Automation Company Settled in Taiwan via the Gold Card Program for Science & Technology Professionals offered by the Taiwan Government Graduated from Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1989 (NHD – Elec Eng) | Technical solution concept development to implementation. Managing engineering teams in automation, manufacturing IT (MES & MIS), and smart manufacturing for large multinational and local Chinese companies (up to $10M). Commercial project management (cost, margin, cash flow, procurement). Marketing and technical sales in high-tech industries. Manufacturing systems, automation, SCADA/HMI, process control, instrumentation, electronics, research in measurement and control. | Electronic / digital microprocessor design Instrumentation / sensor / field networks Process Control & automation Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Smart Manufacturing, IIoT Automation in Consumer Industries (Food, Beverage & Brewing, Personal Care Products, Semiconductor FMCS, Building Management, Chemical / Light Chemical) | A proud father of 4. Life Philosophy: Learning in a never-ending process Teamwork and cooperation – Nobody can do it alone Ethical conduct & Respect Set ambitious targets and put in your best to achieve them Quality is key – Do it right the first time Cost reduction is achieved through improved efficiency and innovation – Not short-cuts |