About
Founder of Advanced technologies in X-ray Transmission and Fluoresces systems as leading technology scientist in engineering and solutions provider with over 37 years of experience specializing in X-Ray Optical detection (XRF), X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technologies, Atomic Density Separation and advanced algorithm design. Accomplished in providing turnkey solutions for security, medical, mining, sorting, and scanning applications, including process plant design and advanced systems development. Proven expertise in cross-disciplinary engineering fields such as radiology, optical, electronic, software, mechanical, process, and metallurgical engineering. Recognized innovator with patented technologies that address mining, medical, and security challenges.
Areas of Expertise
• X-Ray Transmission (XRT) Technology: Advanced detection and identification systems for ore sorting.
• Optical Detection Systems: Photon multiplier tube integration and high-speed detection for precision applications.
• Algorithm Development: Design of advanced algorithms for real-time processing and decision-making.
• Process Plant Design: Gravity sorting and air separation systems for mining operations.
• Turnkey Project Management: End-to-end delivery of complex technological solutions.
• Mining Applications: Advanced sorting solutions for diamonds, ore, and other high-value minerals.
• Medical Scanning Solutions: XRT systems capable of identifying COVID-affected lung tissues.
• Security Scanning Systems: Real-time detection of concealed weapons or contraband using XRT technology.
• CAD Design: All projects and process designs achieved via internal CAD team, personally +30 years advanced PTC Wireworks CAD experience.
Skills
• Multidisciplinary Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, Radiology, etc.)
• Advanced Algorithm Design and Development
• Turnkey Project Management
• Patent Development and Innovation
• Mining Process Optimization
• Pneumatic System Design
• High-Speed Data Processing
• Advanced CAD and Simulator Design
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Experience
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Founder CEO Advanced Technologies
Absolute Recovery Solutions · Full-time
Feb 1990 –
Present
35 yrs 3 mos
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Founder CEO Advanced Technologies
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Founder CEO Mining Technology
Primus Special Projects · Full-time
Jan 1990 –
Jan 2009
19 yrs
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Founder CEO Advanced Technologies
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PROJECT ENGINEER
De Beers Diamonds · Full-time
Jan 1988 –
Dec 1989
1 yrs 11 mos
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
(Project Design Engineer – CAD)
Education
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Witwatersrand University
BSc, Mechanical Engineering
1985 – 1988
Other experience
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Video Editor
Marketing Videos
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Web Design and Development
Web Design