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
Architecting and deployment of IoT solutions
Leadership experience in executive and team management
Understanding of strategic and financial business principles
Client management skills to elicit value requirements
Ability to compose professional technical and business documents
Design, simulation and qualification of complex electronic hardware
Experience in mechanical CAD design for 3D printing
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