Member at Greater Durban Golf Club
Kimeshan Moonswamy
Mechanical Engineering Student
Durban
Summary
Final-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal with practical engineering experience in hydraulics, machining, manufacturing and LPG operations. Recognised for academic excellence through multiple Dean's Commendations and Golden Key Society membership. Combines strong technical capability in CAD, engineering analysis and material selection with excellent communication and leadership skills developed through supervising teams, tutoring and client engagement. Passionate about solving engineering problems that improve reliability, efficiency and performance, with career interests in Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Maintenance Engineering and Project Engineering.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Teach Me 2
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered Mathematics, Physics, IT, and EGD lessons to Grades 4-12, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
Supervisor
XP Squared
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated promotional teams across multiple retail locations, ensuring staffing requirements and campaign objectives were met.
- Assigned promoters to stores and monitored daily operational activities.
Vacation Work Student
Samuels Oil
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Observed mechanical loading and unloading of pressurized liquid cargo from road tankers.
- Assisted validation of the mechanical functionality of pressure safety valves and emergency shutdown valves.
Vacation Work Student
Bay Hydraulics & Chroming
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Operated centre turning lathes, drill presses, CNC machines and vertical machining centres (VMC) to produce precision components in a production workshop.
- Assisted technicians in inspecting, maintaining and repairing hydraulic components to ensure optimal functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School -
Northwood Boys High School
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Python
- C
- MatLAB
- Solidworks
- AutoCAD
- Delphi
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Fast Learner
- MatLAB
Accomplishments
- Academic Full Colours, 2018-01-01
- Toastmasters Graduation, 2018-01-01
- Toastmasters District Semi-finals, 2018-01-01
- Dean's Commendation 1st Year Semester 1, 2020-01-01
- Dean's Commendation 1st Year Semester 2, 2020-01-01
- Golden Key Society, 2020-01-01
Interests
Volunteering at Medical Camp
Quiz Nights
Timeline
Vacation Work Student
Samuels Oil
06.2026 - 07.2026
Tutor
Teach Me 2
04.2025 - Current
Vacation Work Student
Bay Hydraulics & Chroming
02.2024 - 03.2024
Supervisor
XP Squared
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of KwaZulu Natal
04.2001 -
High School -
Northwood Boys High School
04.2001 -