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Gerad Mupfumisi

Gerad Mupfumisi

Electrical Engineer
Boksburg

Summary

Dynamic design professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality engineering designs on time and within budget. Known for a strong emphasis on collaboration and consistently achieving project milestones while fostering an environment of teamwork and innovation. A reliable contributor leveraging advanced software solutions to enhance workflow efficiency, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in every project. Committed to developing optimal solutions that effectively address complex challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Design Engineer

Actom Electrical Machines
03.2021 - 07.2025
  • Electrical design of HV and MV induction motors.
  • Assessing and approving Factory Acceptance Tests.
  • Software development (VBA, C#, and Python).
  • Building up technical documents for manufacturing purposes.
  • Compiling technical documents for tendering purposes.
  • Offering technical advice to the sales and contracts departments.
  • Closely monitoring and assisting in the manufacturing life cycle of motors.
  • Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Engaged with clients to define and confirm design requirements.

Tutor

Tutors @ your service
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Tutoring for high school and university electrical engineering students.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.

Trainee Junior Technician

PeCo Power
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assembling electrical systems
  • Soldering
  • Autodesk design
  • Building PCB’s via the reflowing process
  • Designing PCB layouts
  • Introduction to PLC and HMI programming

Intern (Vacation Work)

Vas Advanced Engineering
06.2017 - 01.2020
  • Maintenance of electrical machines
  • Repairing of electrical machines
  • Installation of electrical Machines
  • Designing and Building of electrical circuits

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2019

Skills

Programming (Desktop Applications - Python, C# and C)

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References

  • Derek Wood, Engineering Manager, +27 83 391 7192, Actom Electrical Machines
  • Martin Viljoen, Design Engineering Manager, +27 83 296 5426, Actom Electrical Machines
  • Pauline Mokoena, Human Resourse Manager, +27 78 800 2126, Actom Electrical Machines

Accomplishments

  • Obtained an Electrical Engineering Degree with Distinction (2020)
  • Dean’s list of top achievers award in University (2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016)
  • Certificate of Merit in University (Electrical Engineering Design) in (2019)
  • Certificate of Merit in University (Power Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Circuits) in (2017, 2017, 2016)
  • Top student in Electrical Technology in the Ekhuruleni district in Grade 12 (2015)
  • Deputy Head of the SRC in high school (2015)
  • Best chess player of the year in high school (2015)
  • Captain of the chess team in high school (2015)

Timeline

Design Engineer

Actom Electrical Machines
03.2021 - 07.2025

Trainee Junior Technician

PeCo Power
12.2019 - 12.2020

Tutor

Tutors @ your service
06.2018 - 03.2022

Intern (Vacation Work)

Vas Advanced Engineering
06.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 - 01.2019
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