CNC Programmer | Machinist | Toolmaker

Toolmaker NQF5 - Trade Tested 2021 (The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations)
Metalworking Skills Certification 2014-2018 (National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) | ProductionTechnologies Association of South Africa)
Tool, Die, & Mould Making Powered Artisan Program 2014 - 2017 (National Technologies Implementation Platform | Northlink College)
High School Diploma - National Senior Certificate 2009 - 2013 (Table View High School)

What inspires me most is the ability to create, whether that’s through fitness, design, or technology. I’ve always been a very active and energetic person and I enjoy being on the move and keeping myself busy. Fitness is an important part of my lifestyle because it not only challenges me physically but also keeps me focused and motivated in other areas of life. I also find a lot of joy in connecting with the people I love; spending time with my friends and family gives me balance. Trying new foods, discovering new techniques, and constantly learning are part of what makes me tick. I thrive in environments where I can keep moving forward, explore creativity, and share experiences with the people around me. At my core, what inspires me is progress and that’s what keeps me motivated each day.

Workflow planning, scheduling, team leadership, client liaison.
Managed projects end-to-end: planning machining processes, resource allocation, and timelines.
Acted as primary technical contact for clients; prepared scope of work agreements.
Supervised and coached CNC operators, ensuring high-quality output and efficient workflow.

7+ years of experience in CNC programming, toolmaking, and advanced machining across the marine, automotive, and aerospace sectors.
Lead CNC Programmer & Operations Manager at O-megaverse, overseeing 5-axis machining of yacht hulls, decks, and superstructures, as well as full project management from planning to delivery.
Process optimisation achievements: Developed strategies (Fusion 360) that reduced machining time and material waste.
Team leadership: Supervised and trained CNC operators, improving workflow efficiency and ensuring consistently high-quality production standards.
Innovation in composites: Conducted R&D on composite materials, tooling pastes, and EPS/paste methods for large-scale applications, enhancing tooling durability and finish.
Cost reduction: At Alplas Plastics, reduced outsourcing costs by programming mould components and custom parts in-house using Mazak VTC 20B CNC mill.
International readiness: Experienced in large-scale projects for yacht manufacturing, including the production of precision 3D-printed models for client presentations.

I’ve been creating things since I was about seven years old, which has grown into a lasting passion. I love experimenting, building, and exploring new ideas. One of the ways I channel that is through 3D printing, which fascinates me both as a hobby and as a technology with real-world impact. I\'m very interested in large-scale additive manufacturing, and I follow the work of companies like CEAD, Nedcam, and IMPACD closely because of their innovation and aspirations.