About Me

⚙️ Engineering with Purpose — Built from the Ground Up

Hi, I’m a qualified Mechanical and Industrial Electrical Systems and Marine Engineer with decades of hands-on experience in demanding environments — from shipboard power systems to agri-processing plants, cold storage, and steel mills.

Over the years, I’ve repaired, designed, and maintained systems that couldn’t afford to fail. Today, I use that experience to help farms, workshops, and off-grid homesteads build reliable, efficient, and sustainable solutions — without the fluff.

What I Bring to the Table

✅ Real-world experience in industrial plants, marine systems, and rural infrastructure
✅ Control panel design for cold rooms, pumps, and machinery — fully custom
✅ Automation expertise with VSDs, PLCs, and embedded systems (ESP32, LoRa)
✅ Off-grid power systems including solar, generators, battery banks
✅ Hands-on fabrication with metal, wood, and reclaimed components
✅ Troubleshooting & consulting to make your setup bulletproof

Whether you’re looking to automate an irrigation system, build a reliable pump controller, or modernize a fruit packhouse, I bring both the technical skill and practical mindset to get it done right.

🧰 My Background

Worked aboard marine vessels, handling high-voltage shipboard systems
Supervised teams in a fruit packing & storage plant — refrigeration, control systems, and power
Led electrical/mechanical maintenance in a steel casting & rolling mill
Now consulting, building, and fabricating for off-grid and rural clients in the Western Cape

🚜 Why Off-Grid?

I’ve always believed in self-reliance. Living and working off-grid gives me firsthand insight into what systems work, and which ones are just sales talk. I design solutions I’d use myself — tough, tested, and tailored for real-life challenges.

🤝 Let’s Work Together

I’m based in the Garden Route, South Africa, but available for remote consulting and design work. Whether you need help with a DIY project or full system planning, I’d be glad to hear from you.

📧 Get in touch here

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