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Kyle Miguel Christian Ferreira

Principal Engineer - Project Management
Durban

Summary

I am an inquisitive person who thrives in complex situations and challenges. I can structure my thoughts logically and convey them with confidence to an executive level. I enjoy being placed outside my comfort zone and have an agile thinking mind. I have 5 years' experience in multimillion-rand projects and ensuring the project not only meets critical global milestones but stays within project budget and timeline. I have experience in managing a diverse academic and non-academic team, African exports and international collaboration. I am looking for a new opportunity that can lead to growth within a company.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Principal Engineer

Toyota Manufacturing South Africa, TSAM
01.2018 - Current
  • Principal Engineer for Project Planning and Management
  • My responsibilities include tracking my team against global milestones and budgets. Creating project scopes and company strategies by looking at areas that can be simplified and improving efficiencies.
  • The job requires me to be able to discuss and gain buy in by management and to work with people from around the world. It has given me exposer to a global way of thinking for negotiating and sharing information in a form that is simple and conclusive.
  • My role has taught me to be a strong leader with a budget and deadline driven mindset that can communicate to multinationals with confidence. It has shown me how to convey my thoughts in a methodical and logical manner.
  • Reviewed plans, documents and related materials to assess projected actions and advise on changes.
  • Trained staff members and improved engineering application processes.
  • Set project budgets and deadlines, delegating work according to project needs.

Vacation Work at Toyota Manufacturing South Africa

Toyota
Durban
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Vacation student
  • My responsibility in this role was to create a CAD drawing and prototype Daylight running lamp.
  • The role required me to perform under tight deadlines to deliver a prototype that was fully functional and allowed me the freedom to design a new part for a vehicle.
  • The role pushed me in my CAD drawing skills and create strong networks to delivery the part on time and be cost effective.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

University and High School Tutor

Mentoring
Durban
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • I worked as a tutor for both high school and university students, teaching mathematics and Science
  • This role taught me patience and understanding. It allowed me platform to become a person that can take complex concepts and simplify them for better understanding.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.

Education

BEng Mechanical engineering degree - Mechanical Engineering

University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 04.2017

CIMA Diploma - Management Accounting

Charted Institute of Management Accounting
01.2022 - Current

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting -

Charted Institute of Management Accounting
01.2020 - 12.2020

Certificate in Project Management through GetSmater -

University of Cape Town
01.2015 - 12.2015

Certificate in Solid Edge CAD design -

ESTEQ
04.2013 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

Pretoria Boys High School
Pretoria
01.2008 - 12.2012

Skills

Strong people skills that allow for collaboration and reaching a common goalundefined

Accomplishments

  • Competent in Solid Edge design and FEA
  • Achievements and Leadership2020-current:
  • Implemented a Standard of Procedure for parts list creation by making use of Toyota global systems and VBA
  • Analysing the plant to identify key areas to be more efficient in streamlining the business
  • I both create the project and implement the project
  • 2019: A first for Toyota in designing a metal steel frame for shipping a vehicle to Kenya and conducting dynamic testing to ensure quality shipping of the unit.

Timeline

CIMA Diploma - Management Accounting

Charted Institute of Management Accounting
01.2022 - Current

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting -

Charted Institute of Management Accounting
01.2020 - 12.2020

Principal Engineer

Toyota Manufacturing South Africa, TSAM
01.2018 - Current

Certificate in Project Management through GetSmater -

University of Cape Town
01.2015 - 12.2015

Vacation Work at Toyota Manufacturing South Africa

Toyota
01.2015 - 01.2017

Certificate in Solid Edge CAD design -

ESTEQ
04.2013 - 04.2013

BEng Mechanical engineering degree - Mechanical Engineering

University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 04.2017

University and High School Tutor

Mentoring
01.2013 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Pretoria Boys High School
01.2008 - 12.2012

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