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Tjaart Bester

Tjaart Bester

Innovation Management

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual with over 9 years of experience in the South African tech industry. I enjoy the dynamic nature of the industry and my passion for tech is only rivaled by my love for leading my team to achieve success. I hope to find a challenging and suitable position at an ambitious company that offers opportunities for career development and advancement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Innovation Lead

IoT.nxt
01.2021 - Current
  • Created and implemented the company-wide Innovation Framework and Innovation Management process
  • Established the Innovation Team and set performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Oversaw and assisted in the implementation of 5 new IoT technologies and products within 10 months.
  • Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.

Solutions Specialist

IoT.nxt
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Successfully architecting over 12 IoT solutions for customer projects across various use-cases and industries.
  • Contributes to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and recommending courses of action.
  • Prepared cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer RFPs and consulting with project managers.

Electronic Engineer

Hensoldt Optronics
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Requirements capture, simulation and design, of high-speed digital electronics
  • Completed in-depth performance tests of individual components and systems undergoing design qualification and optimization.
  • Creation of business plans and client proposals based on multi-disciplinary team input and client-specific requirements.

Junior Electronic Engineer

iPulse Systems
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Research and development of solutions for new products and production systems
  • Hardware schematic capture, design rules set-up, PCB layout, and routing
  • Management of time-constrained projects, from conception to production with full hand-over and documentation.

Education

B.Eng - Electronic Engineering

University of Pretoria
01.2011 - 12.2014

B.Eng. (Hons) - Electronic Engineering

University of Pretoria
01.2015 - 12.2015

Skills

Innovation framework, process, and portfolio management

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Hobbies

 Classic car restoration, photography, off-roading, cooking, and cycling.

Refrences

Available upon request.

Timeline

Innovation Lead

IoT.nxt
01.2021 - Current

Solutions Specialist

IoT.nxt
01.2020 - 01.2021

B.Eng. (Hons) - Electronic Engineering

University of Pretoria
01.2015 - 12.2015

Electronic Engineer

Hensoldt Optronics
01.2015 - 01.2020

Junior Electronic Engineer

iPulse Systems
01.2013 - 01.2015

B.Eng - Electronic Engineering

University of Pretoria
01.2011 - 12.2014

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