Duration: March 2024 - April 2025

ROC Water Technologies, Midrand, South Africa

Analysing high-salinity wastewater data to optimise freeze crystallization processes, enhancing resource recovery and reducing treatment costs by 35%.

Duration: June 2020 - current

AquiferIQ (Pty) Ltd., South Africa

Applying predictive models and statistical analysis to assess wastewater quality trends, optimising treatment strategies. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design data collection methods, resulting in 30% improved data accuracy. 

Duration: April 2023 - January 2024

Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa

Mine Water Management Optimisation Project

Designed a machine-learning based graphical user interface to predict mine water quality, resulting in 30% improved data accuracy. Integrated IoT-enabled data collection devices with data analytics platforms, achieving real-time monitoring capabilities.

Duration: April 2019 - March 2023

Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa

Thesis: Developing the Internet of Mine Water

Conducted pioneering research on machine learning applications in mine water management, leading to 40% improvement in water quality forecasting accuracy. Created and managed datasets for machine learning models, advancing predictive capabilities within the mining water sector. 

Duration: January 2015 - December 2015

Shuma Africa Projects, Midrand, South Africa

Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.

Duration: January 2014 - December 2014

Open Ground Resources, Pretoria, South Africa

Application of geophysical techniques (GPR, gravity, magnetics and Seismic) to the near-surface including mining environments. Data processing and report writing