Education, Research & Professional Development

From hands-on engineering to research, innovation, and strategic leadership.

My professional journey reflects a lifelong commitment to learning, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Beginning with practical engineering training in Mauritius, I have progressively developed my knowledge through industrial experience, university education, applied research, and postgraduate studies in occupational health and safety and business administration.

What distinguishes my background is the connection between practical experience and academic knowledge. I understand engineering from the workshop floor to the design process, and how technical decisions influence safety, reliability, people, and organisational performance.

1. Building My Engineering Foundation

• Industrial & Vocational Training Board (IVTB), Mauritius: Completed NTC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice (Surinam Training Centre) and NTC Level 2 in Industrial Machine Maintenance (Sir Kher Jagatsingh Training Centre), establishing deep practical capabilities in machining, toolmaking, mechanical systems, and fault diagnosis.

• Air Mauritius Apprenticeship: Gained invaluable experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Trainee, instilling a strict adherence to precision, reliability, and rigorous engineering safety standards.

2. Advanced Engineering Education

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) | Deakin University, Australia: Built advanced engineering theory, mechanical design, manufacturing analysis, and problem-solving capabilities, complemented by prior technical studies at Swinburne University of Technology and RMIT University.

• Siemens NX5 / Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Completed specialised professional training in digital engineering design and technical documentation.

3. Academic Research & Innovation

• Deakin University — 3D-Printed PPE Research: Completed a rigorous academic thesis examining the quantitative analysis of 3D-printed personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring additive manufacturing's role in supply-chain resilience, rapid prototyping, and emergency response.

• Independent Research: Authored critical reviews on AI/automation in OHSE and additive manufacturing safety, available via Academia.edu.

4. Postgraduate Specialisations (Safety & Business)

• Master of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management | Australian Catholic University: Acquired advanced knowledge in risk management, safety systems, regulatory frameworks, environmental management, incident investigation, and safety leadership.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Australian Catholic University: Strengthened strategic management, corporate governance, organisational behaviour, entrepreneurship, and leadership capabilities.

5. Technical Training & Ongoing Professional Development

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Expected January 2027): Formalising advanced vocational and higher-education teaching methodology, learner support, and curriculum assessment.

• Ongoing Pathways: Planned professional development in ICAM incident investigation and ISO 45001 lead auditing.