Andre — Project Manager/Robot Programmer

I have extensive knowledge of Automation systems including: Robotics, PLC’s, SCADA systems, Industrial Networks and complete Automation Solutions. Most of my experience was obtained in the Automotive Industry. I worked for 14 years for VWSA and received most of my Automation and Robotics training in Germany. My experience with KUKA (KRC1, KRC2, KRC4), FANUC and SEF Robots includes: • The installation and commissioning of robot cells • Integrate robotics with peripherals • Continues improvement of Robot cells to ensure plant availability and cycle time. • Applications: o Spot welding o Stud welding o Laser welding o CO2 Welding o Sealing (Swirl sealer and Black sealer) o Roller Hemming o Material Handling Senior Controls Leader - Comau SA Body Systems Project Management of Controls portion of 2 projects in China. • Complete Body Shop for Peugeot (PSA) at Dong Feng Plant in Wuhan China. • Body Shop upgrade for Buick in Shanghai China Personal skills I have strong leadership, Management and Project Management abilities as well as excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. I possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and confidently interact with colleagues and clients at all levels. I am approachable, positive, honest, open and reliable and would offer any future employer 100% loyalty, commitment and effort.

Network design, Controls philosophy, Automation solution proposal, Business Unit management.

Provide technical leadership and management to support business activities for the Automation Business Unit. Project management of Phoenix Contact Automation projects including complete PLC systems, Industrial Networks, Wireless systems and Remote site monitoring solutions. Management of Technical Support department. Conduct Technical Seminars and Presentations to various user groups. Automation system design for the following: Remote site monitoring; Process automation; Industrial Ethernet and Wireless networks; Different Field bus solutions; General Automation

Key Responsibilities New business development for the Sub Saharan Africa region using the complete Phoenix Contact product portfolio. Provide technical leadership and management to support regional business activities for the Complete Phoenix Contact product range. Assisting SSA customers with automation system and industrial network design. Conduct Technical Seminars and Presentations to various user groups. Management of Technical Support Technician specialized Sales Engineer and internal sales. Responsible for the operational, sales and marketing budget of the Sub Saharan division. Attending yearly sales and marketing meeting in Germany. Group Manager - Controls & Industry Solutions Phoenix Contact SA - Nov 2011 to April 2014 Key Responsibilities All of the below responsibilities of the Automation Product Manager and the following. Provide technical leadership and management to support regional business activities for the Controls & Industry Solutions; Industrial Electronics and Surge and Lightning protection product groups. Management of Product Managers; Technical support technicians and specialized Sales Engineer. New business development for the Control & Industry Solutions and Industrial Electronics divisions using the complete Phoenix Contact product portfolio. Responsible for total sales budget of the Controls & Industry solution and Industrial Electronic divisions. Automation system design for the following: Remote site monitoring; Process automation; Industrial Ethernet and Wireless networks; Different Field bus solutions; General Automation Attending yearly sales and marketing meeting in Germany. Automation Product Manager Phoenix Contact SA - April 2009 to Nov 2011 Key Responsibilities To ensure that the complete Phoenix Contact Automation product range is marketed properly throughout SA and Sub-Sahara Africa. All marketing activities; including Editorials, Technical articles, Advertisements and product launches. Product training for all sales staff, customers, consulting engineers etc. Conduct Technical Seminars and Presentations to various user groups. Technical support and back up for the Automation product range; Monitoring of stock levels and margins. Regular visits to the different SA branches as well as Sub Sahara Africa. Automation system design of the following: Remote site monitoring; Automotive automation; Building Automation; Industrial Networks including Wireless networks

Service calls and support of engineered solutions for industrial robot/automation systems utilizing KUKA robots (KRC1, KRC2). Modifies existing hardware and software solutions to accommodate application requirements. Provides technical direction on assigned projects for defined duration. Performs on-site and/or remote support of KUKA products on an as-needed basis relative to product/project requirements. Execution of training for KUKA Robot Robots (KRC1; KRC2) Sales and provision of spare parts for KUKA Robots (KRC1; KRC2) Projects: KUKA KRC 2 Applying of Door Seal on VWSA Jetta rear doors. KUKA/SCA Sealer application VWSA. Installing 2x KUKA KRC 2 Robots at Nelson Mandella University of Technology for Mechatronics Laboratory. KUKA Robot Programming training of Mechatronics Lecturers & Students

Specializing in the following Turnkey Robotic Cells (KUKA KRC2, Fanuc) and Automation projects.(PLC, SCADA, Industrial Networks – Profibus Profinet and Ethernet) Services to the automotive, mining, food and beverage, tyre and general industry. Supply electrical automation components for the industrial market. (Industrial sensors, safety light curtains, industrial PC's, HMI and a variety of PLC's) Typical projects Robotics Co2 (KUKA KRC2) welding cell for Isring Hausen – East-London. Two Co2 Robotics welding cells (KUKA KRC2) for New Concept Mining – Johannesburg Automated Leak test facilities for Auto Tube Manufacturers - Garungkua Robot sealer application in the BMW Paint Shop (KUKA KRC2) – Roslyn Robot welding cell for Innovative Systems Europe (Fanuc) – Brits Automated Press facility for Innovative Systems Europe – Brits Robotics Co2 welding cell for Bosal SA (KUKA KRC2) – Pretoria

Project Management of Electrical portion of 2 projects in China. Complete Body Shop for Peugeot (PSA) at Dong Feng Plant in Wuhan China. Body Shop upgrade for Buick in Shanghai China During Pre-Engineering and Design Concept the project based on customer standards and master budget. Get concept approval from customer. Assist designers with layouts and concepts. Identify long lead items and ordering of all controls material. Control project budget and capacity planning. During Production (Overseeing the following functions) Manufacturing on the shop floor. Attend to quality and adherence to design. PLC & Robot programming to customer requirements. Liaise with the customer during in house try-out and commissioning. During Installation Control of Controls personnel on site (Electricians, Fitters, PLC and Robot programmers). Liaise with customer concerning controls issues. Oversee installation of all Electrical and Automation activities. Ensure sign-off of electrical portion of project.

The installation of robot stations using KUKA (KRC1; KRC2), SEF and Fanuc robots. Continues improvement of Robot cells to ensure plant availability and cycle time. Applications: Spot welding, stud welding, handling, Laser welding and Sealing. Specialist on SCA Sealer applications and Trumpf Laser Welding application. Impart specialist knowledge of new technologies to maintenance staff. Implementing Siemens S7 PLC systems and Industrial Networks (Interbus, Profibus, Ethernet) Project managing of electrical and automation projects. Liaise and communicate with internal departments, external suppliers and contractors on projects to ensure completion within specifications, quality, cost and schedule requirements. Compile reports of analytical nature for management. Carry out various administrative functions in order to facilitate and execute the projects within the company's requirements and standards. Leading a group of electricians, fitters and spot-weld gun fitters, covering production and maintenance on the A3 / A4 and A13 lines on a shift bases. Maintenance and fault-finding on Robot stations, Robot weld guns, Aro spot-weld guns, Tucker bolt machines, transport system, automated jigs and PLC systems.