I am a mechanical engineer and engineering leader with experience spanning manufacturing, mining, energy efficiency, maintenance management, data analysis, and project execution.
Currently, I serve as Lead Group Engineer for a dynamic sawmilling group, leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, maintenance, stores, and procurement functions.
My previous experience includes roles as:
Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment
Project Engineer on multiple gold mining operations
Data Analyst
Energy Efficiency Specialist
Throughout my career, I have successfully planned and executed projects involving:
Large machinery installations and upgrades
Process optimisation and workflow improvements
Energy efficiency initiatives
Cost reduction programmes
Maintenance system improvements
Operational performance enhancement
Beyond engineering, I have a strong passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing people. I enjoy helping individuals and teams solve problems, build technical capability, and achieve measurable results.
I am currently seeking remote consulting, data analysis, mentoring, tutoring, and project-based opportunities where I can apply my analytical, technical, and leadership experience to create value.More...
Sanja Wessels
Lead AI and Data Engineer@Badger Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Verified
Data Engineer (M.Eng) with 5+ years’ experience in building and optimizing large-scale data pipelines, data warehouses, and AI-driven automation solutions. Experienced in designing cloud-based architectures, integrating complex data sources, and implementing advanced analytics for actionable insights. Skilled in Python, SQL, and modern data platforms with a proven ability to streamline workflows, enhance data security, and support machine learning initiatives. Passionate about leveraging data, AI, and cloud technologies to drive business impact and innovation.More...