Objectives

Fast and efficient completion of mediation/arbitration process.

 Qualifications

• International accreditation as mediator (University of Cape Town, 2019);

• PhD Business Management & Administration  (Management of Technology as field of study, University of Stellenbosch Business School, 2011);

• M.Tech. Business Administration (University of South Africa, 2006);

• B.Tech. Business Administration (University of South Africa, 2002);

• Masters Geography (University of Stellenbosch, 1995);

• Higher Teaching Diploma (University of Stellenbosch, 1987);

• Honors Geography (University of Stellenbosch, 1986);

• BA with social, political and environmental science (1985)

Experience

• 1990 – 1996 Lecturer in Military Geography & military practitioner (University of Stellenbosch, Faculty of Military Science in collaboration with South African National Defense Force);

• 1997 – 2018 IT professional focusing on financial management of IT, including cost measurements, software licensing, mediation of software licensing disputes, strategy formulation and IT tenders;

• 2011 – to present Associate at the Institute for Futures Research at University of Stellenbosch Business School focusing on technology futures;

• 2005 – to present Public speaker on topics involving technology and sustainability.

Skills

• Analysis and understanding of complex formulations involving technology in general, and also with a specific focus on IT contracts and software licensing contracts;

• Understanding and experience of management problems and associated disputes involving IT contractors, vendors and suppliers;

• People skills focusing on empathy, dignity and equality.

Specialise in disputes

• Information Technology (IT);

• Environmental disputes;

• Management;

• Medical Negligence;

• Technology;

Languages

• Afrikaans
• English