Aeronautics
Wayne Swanepoel
Mechanical Engineering Student
Pretoria,Gauteng
Summary
As a visionary founder of BlueCraneSpace, excelling in Engineering Design and leadership, demonstrated through pioneering South-Africa's student-led rocketry initiatives. Expertise spans programming, team collaboration, and effective communication, honed as a math and science tutor and advisor, driving innovation and educational outreach in STEM fields.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder and Vice Chair
BlueCraneSpace
Pretoria
07.2022 - Current
- BCS is a student-led STEM society with the main aim being the building of a rocket that exceeds not only the limits of students, but also the entire Rocketry industry of South Africa.
- Driven passion for rocketry and aeronautics led to the founding and role as Vice Chairperson.
- After completing the cycle as Vice Chair in 2022/2023, continues to be a part of the Board of Advisors and serve as the head of outreach to offer guidance, help with projects, and conduct school visits to promote Rocketry and Aeronautics within South Africa.
- Team management, training, and leadership.
Math and Science Tutor
Self Employed
Pretoria
06.2022 - Current
- Math and Science lessons for grade 10-12 learners.
- Communication and teaching skills.
- Developed customized lesson plans for each student, focusing on their unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Evaluated student work and provided constructive feedback, highlighting successes and offering guidance on areas requiring additional practice or attention.
- Improved students' understanding of complex math and science concepts by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities.
Casual
Cape to Cairo
Bunbury
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia 01.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved 10 distinctions at Hoerskool Noordheuwel (High School) and ending top of my class with especially great results In AP Math and Science which made me a reliable option for my future acquired tutoring position. [2021]
- Collaborated with team of 13 Engineering Students in the development of a model rocket BlueCrane1. [2023]
Interests
Sports(Rugby)
References
[Available upon request]
Timeline
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pretoria
02.2023 - Current
Founder and Vice Chair
BlueCraneSpace
07.2022 - Current
Math and Science Tutor
Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
Casual
Cape to Cairo
02.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Western Australia
01.2022 - 12.2022
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