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Guy Kedar

Technical Director
Johannesburg

Summary

Accomplished Technical Director with a proven track record at Hydrocore Marketing & Trading, adept in strategy development and client relationship management. Excelled in optimizing resources and fostering collaborative environments, significantly enhancing team performance. Expertise in CAD design and technical process improvements, driving innovation and growth.

Highly effective at liaising between departments to provide expert technical advice for all areas of operations. Industrious and forward-thinking professional with 25 years in the mining and manufacturing industries.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Director

Hydrocore Marketing & Trading
Johannesburg
11.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw all design tasks for the company's product range
  • Handled all CFD related tasks
  • Compiled a digital library for the company's product range
  • Oversaw all QA and inspections with the manufacturers
  • Complied with stringent regulatory standards for data handling
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Optimized team performance by establishing clear communication channels and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Technical Manager

Hydrocore Limited
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 10.2018
  • Created comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures to ensure consistency throughout the department''s operations.
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Delivered comprehensive technical training programs for staff members, enhancing overall team competency levels.
  • Developed technical strategies to align with business objectives, driving growth and innovation within the organization.
  • Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.

CAD Designer

NGD Valves
01.1998 - 12.2010
  • Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize project outcomes through effective communication and CAD expertise.
  • Developed intricate 3D models, resulting in more accurate representations of design concepts.
  • Rendered schematics for over 300 designs in Autodesk Inventor to produce 2D and 3D models.
  • Reduced errors in final designs by conducting thorough quality checks on all CAD files before submission.
  • Supported product development efforts with timely creation of 2D drawings and 3D models based on client requirements.
  • Worked closely with engineers to develop innovative solutions for complex design challenges, leading to successful project completions.

Education

Architecture

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa

Diploma of Datamatrics

Unisa
Johannesburg, South Africa

High School

King David Linksfield
Johannesburg

Skills

Strategy development

Client relationship management

Partner relationship management

Risk assessments

Timeline

Technical Director

Hydrocore Marketing & Trading
11.2018 - Current

Technical Manager

Hydrocore Limited
01.2011 - 10.2018

CAD Designer

NGD Valves
01.1998 - 12.2010

Architecture

University of The Witwatersrand

Diploma of Datamatrics

Unisa

High School

King David Linksfield
Guy KedarTechnical Director