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Kiyashan M.

Structural Steel Draughtsman - Solidworks

Durban, South Africa

Global rank:

2,770 / 130,974

Skill pts: 12

Manufacturing Processes SolidWorks 2021 Steel Design Steel Design & Detailing Structural Steel Detailing

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About

With over 9 years of experience in Design, Draughting, and Project Management, I am a versatile and creative professional who can deliver high-quality solutions for various industries and markets.

My passion for design is driven by the need to learn new techniques and skills, and to adapt to the changing demands of the industry. I have a strong background in graphic and web design, UI implementation, and multimedia design, which complement my CAD and PM competencies. I also have experience in structural steel draughting, quantity estimating, and site management, which enable me to foresee and resolve potential issues in the design and manufacturing processes.
My goal is to create value for my clients and my company by delivering innovative and effective design solutions.

Portfolio

Experience

Structural Draughtsman & Project Manager Uniq Steel · Full-time Jan 2024 – Present 2 yrs 4 mos undefined, United States
Structural Draughtsman Kai Trading · Freelance Jan 2018 – Present 8 yrs 4 mos undefined, South Africa
CAD Designer Praesidiad (Betafence) · Full-time Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 1 yrs 11 mos undefined, South Africa 1 . Support International Sales teams with Design Engineered Perimeter Security Systems. Markets supported - EMENA, Asia, American and Southern African.
2. PDM facilitation for Global and South African products.
3. South African products range creation from Native CAD to 3D Parametric Models(Solidworks)
4. Product Development and research - Local and International.
5. 3D Renders for Sales Presentations and Company online Webstore.
Structural Draughtsman & Project Manager Shesha Engineering · Full-time Jul 2014 – Dec 2021 7 yrs 5 mos undefined, South Africa 1. Read and interpret Engineers and Architects drawings of various planned designs of Structures/manufactured parts or assemblies (structural or mechanical) in order to render a Project/Structure/Part etc. in 3D and create shop drawings/part drawings for the manufacturing process (Steel fabrication and assemblies).
2. Liaise with Engineers, Architects, Steel Fabricators and Workshop foremen daily to discuss matters dealing with the projects at hand.
3. Foreseeing flaws/errors in structures/parts, in advance to avoid delays in the manufacturing process.
4. Site visits and liaising with Site foreman’s and managers.
5. Quantity Estimating for Reinforcing Steel tenders and jobs.
6. Admin duties for the Reinforcing division.
7. Document Control.
8. Internal IT technical support.

Education

AIE, Academic Institute of Excellence Cape Town MDDOP N4/5, Draughting 2019 – 2020
Centre for Fine Art, Animation and Design Diploma, Design, Animation, Fine Art 2011 – 2013

Other experience

Web Design
Graphic Design

Licenses & Certifications

Tekla structure TRIMBLE May 2024 – Present See credential
Autodesk Revit AIE May 2022 – Present
Autodesk Advance Steel AIE May 2022 – Present
Solidworks CSWA Course Certification Udemy Jan 2022 – Present See credential
Solidworks Training Certificate Mecad systems Jan 2014 – Present