After beating those terrible Russians in the Cold War as a Shackleton bomber aircrew member went to study physics, geology and IT. Later in life studied at Unisa the psychology of group behavior. Did a two year course on short story writing resulting more than a hundred short stories and education of business principles in story novellas.
Unraveled the earthquake risk of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, searched for groundwater at Saldanha and a decade of IT management at Iscor’s mines. Then mining business development in Vietnam, Mozambique, Peru, USA, Kazakhstan and Australia for Iscor. Managed Industrial Engineering, Technology and Innovation for Kumba Resources.
Toastmaster's top qualification, Advanced Gold, majoring in Storytelling and Humor. A several times Southern African semi-finalist in Prepared English, Impromptu Speaking, Humorous Speaking, Evaluation and Afrikaanse Skouspel.
Served as reserve constable for ten years in the South Africa Police Force.
Ten years MBA lecturer on strategy and innovation for Unisa, Milpark and IMM working with the Open University in UK. Guest lecturing at Stellenbosch's Industrial and Electrical Engineering, Medical School and BComm Honours. In 2018 full course lecturing on Corporate Venturing for Stellenbosch BComm Honours.
Strategy development for many companies including Discovery, Sasol, Anglo Platinum. Also for academics, Cape Technical University, NWU Vaal Triangle Campus and NWU Mafikeng’s Human Sciences.
Director at Vega Capital en Sero Venture companies for several years.
As a public speaker addressed many groups, several graduation ceremonies for Unisa, Damelin and Milpark. Session leader for Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean, during her visit to South Africa. Led a SABC Radio live transmission with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on funny stories of the old South Africa. In 2024 two SABC radio RSG interviews on how to be help deaf people.
Co-founder of Personera.com that won the Microsoft Enablis award in the media cateMore...