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ClearCall AICo-Founder
Aug. 2025
gr8grades.comInvestor | Co-founder
Jan. 2024Cape Town, South AfricaCo-founded and developed an innovative online learning platform, launching in August 2025, targeting South Africa, English-speaking Africa, India, and the UK. Responsible for full business setup, strategic planning, budget creation, and social media deployment. Assisted with content development and established scalable operational systems.
- Built an online platform for a new education venture, ensuring technical robustness and scalability
- Managed budget planning, resource allocation, and financial controls for launch readiness
- Developed targeted social media strategy and assisted with content creation for multiple platforms
- Integrated several systems to provide an integrated, personal and collaborative learning platform
- Developed a strategy to effectively leverage AI technology to enhance and empower the learning journey
NexsunCo-Founder
Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2024Cape Town, South AfricaCo-founded energy sector startup focused on solutions that increase access to renewable energy, improve efficiency by innovative hybrid thermal and battery energy storage techniques. Led company setup, strategy formation, and negotiated strategic partnerships with international stakeholders.
- Created operational and governance frameworks in a fast-paced startup environment
- Spearheaded cross-border partner negotiations and compliance for tech-driven projects
- Oversaw technical development and market entry strategies
The Institute for Innovation, Integration & ImpactNon-Executive Director
Jan. 2021Cape Town, South AfricaAppointed to the board with responsibility for strategic governance, regulatory oversight, and the advancement of innovation- and Kingdom-focused business initiatives.
- Provide guidance on governance, compliance, and organizational strategy
- Support development and monitoring of impact-focused programs
Sunrise Animation StudiosOperations Manager
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2022Cape Town, South AfricaOversaw operations for an animated media production company. Managed global contracts and complex, multi-million dollar budgets. Established processes that fueled rapid growth in digital reach and merchandising.
- Negotiated distribution and licensing agreements with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky TV, and over 20 international cinema distributors
- Built operational systems for YouTube and brand licensing.
- Scaled Jungle Beat YouTube channel from 1M to 10M+ subscribers in under two years
- Budget management, investor reporting, contract negotiation & compliance for the Jungle Beat franchise
- Budget management, investor reporting, and contract compliance for The David Movie
BattCo Energy Storage SystemsCo-Founder / CEO
Jan. 2014Cape Town, South AfricaFounded and led a renewable energy solutions company targeting African markets. Developed technical solutions, managed cross-border partnerships, and drove operational strategy from inception to market launch.
- Designed and implemented scalable energy storage systems
- Managed multi-country teams, project budgets, and regulatory alignment
- Secured partnerships with global technology providers and regional distributors Worked alongside CSIR, University of the Western Cape, University of Limpopo and Nelson Mandela Metropole University researching viability of local lithium-ion cell production. Conducted a jointly funded project with Duracell assessing the viability of small-scale generation with energy storage in Lagos, Nigeria.
Renewable Energy Research CompanyCo-Founder / Director
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2014Cape Town, South AfricaResearched low-temperature energy recovery systems, seasonal thermal energy storage.
Breakpoint SolutionsProject Manager / Systems Engineer
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2013Cape Town Area, South AfricaResponsible for project management, system architecture, and engineering.
Key Projects:
- MTN Mobile Money: PCI|DSS compliant mobile banking architecture development and deployment to over 19 countries in Africa and the Middle East.
- VISA Secure Data Center Migration: Project managed migration of 2,500 Solaris & Linux VMs and 50+ secure VPNs from Cape Town to US based datacenter. Multi-cultural team from 3 organisations across 40 countries, 7 time zones.
rep – Repurposing Business—Transforming Society®Senior Consultant
Apr. 2004Africa, India, USAConsulted and collaborated with organisations in transformation initiatives, strategy workshops, and C-level engagements to align business models with Kingdom principles across sectors and geographies. Established wide-ranging networks in India, USA, Indonesia, Africa, notably in Nigeria and Madagascar, facilitating high-level partnerships and market transformations.
Neutec ConsultingHead of Business Development
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2008Cape Town, South AfricaResponsible for account acquisition & management. Service offerings included IT security, identity and access management, and server virtualisation. Successfully managed a team of 9 people servicing FNB, Allan Gray, Sanlam, Metropolitan, Virgin Active, Media24, and more.
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