francois van schalkwyk

engineering and operations manager

About

Professional Profile: A committed and pro-active engineer that possess a well-developed and balanced aptitude towards systematic problem solving and creative thinking, with good interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work well on own initiative while demonstrating the organisation and prioritisation required to achieve tight deadlines and deliverables. Projects are managed in a holistic manner, taking into account the objectives and needs of all parties involved. Integrated with these traits are an appetite for innovation and continuous development – both personally and professionally.

Country

south africa

City

cape town

Industry

renewables & environment

Skill

process engineering, fuel cells, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, electrocatalyst synthesis, matlab, engineering, research and development, materials science, renewable energy, product development, characterization, energy, chemistry, material science, laboratory management, heterogeneous catalysis, r&d, pem electrolysis, mea development/fabrication, electrocatalyst characterisation, manufacturing, training, leadership, outlook, management

Experience

product development manager

hyplat (pty) ltd

2017-11 - 2018-12 · 1 yr 2 mos

engineer in training

mintek

2012-1 - 2013-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Graduate Development Program (GDP) The GDP involved combination of on-the-job technical training and integration into the mineral processing environment, combined with formal courses on finances, HR skills, management and supervisory aspects, technical support and other essential soft skills.

engineering and operations manager

hyplat (pty) ltd

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

research and development engineer

mintek

2012-1 - 2017-10 · 5 yrs 10 mos

* Fuel cell technology and product development for stationary and automotive power applications: * 1) Research and development of advanced Pt-alloy electrocatalysts for current PEFC markets. * 2) Development of state-of-art MEAs for current PEFC markets. * Laboratory management: * 1) General management. * 2) Procedural development. * 3) Equipment: selection, installation, commissioning and maintenance.