Hilton Millward
Technical Director
Cape Town
Summary
Accomplished Technical Director at Burquip International, adept in strategy development and client relationship management. Spearheaded initiatives reducing production times by 25% and enhancing customer satisfaction. Expert in risk assessments, fostering a collaborative environment, and integrating emerging technologies to optimize processes and drive business growth.
Reliable Technical Director with 32 years leading technology-centric departments to become outstanding contributors. Confident advocate for junior staff members. Enthusiastic about use of technical education to improve business outcomes. Skillful at uniting educationally and geographically diverse teams toward achieving singular goals.
Talented Technical Director highly effective at liaising between departments to provide expert technical advice for all areas of operations. Industrious and forward-thinking professional with 32 years in light trailer axles.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
Burquip International (Pty) Ltd
01.1993 - Current
- Directed successful initiatives to secure essential certifications, showcasing adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Assessed emerging technologies for potential integration into current systems or upcoming projects.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, pinpointing opportunities for process optimization across various departments.
- Met stringent regulatory standards governing data handling.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and efficient resolution of technical issues.
- Directed internal technology outlays as lead decision-maker, establishing budget frameworks to minimize waste and avert unnecessary upgrades.
- Managed testing of equipment and components to identify defects.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Optimized team performance by establishing clear communication channels and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Directed product pipeline development, decreasing production times by 25%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to efficiently complete large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
- Presented budget and business planning proposals to senior leadership, advocating for junior personnel needs and segment-wide business goals.
- Oversaw hiring processes for technical roles; attracted top talent through targeted recruitment strategies.
- Recruited high-caliber development personnel, prioritizing candidates with history of helping employers execute business goals by exceeding expectations.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Established quality control standards, leading to a significant reduction in product defects.
- Spearheaded the adoption of agile methodologies, resulting in faster development cycles and increased adaptability to changing requirements.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex technical problems, resulting in improved system performance.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Executed on senior leadership's long-term and mid-term production technology development goals.
- Presented technical findings at industry conferences, promoting brand awareness and attracting new clients to the business.
- Directed resource allocation efforts, maximizing utilization while minimizing overhead costs.
- Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
- Provided ongoing training and development for media staff.
- Oversaw scheduling and use of facilities used by engineers and producers to complete technical assignments.
- Prepared media stages for rehearsal, recording and live broadcasts.
- Designed print media for use in brochures and flyers.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Technikon
Cape Town 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategy development
Client relationship management
Partner relationship management
Risk assessments
Timeline
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Technikon
04.2001 -
Technical Director
Burquip International (Pty) Ltd
01.1993 - Current