Curriculum Vitae of Alvin Govender
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
First Name :
Alvin
Surname :
Govender
Postal and physical address : 105 Syringa Drive
Kharwastan
Durban
4092
Contact Details
Cell number :
-
E-mail address:
-
Gender :
Male
Date of Birth :
27 September 1983
Identity Number :
-
Nationality :
South African
Language :
English
Health :
Fit, no disabilities
Driver’s License :
Code B
Educational Qualifications
Secondary Education :
Senior Certificate
Apollo Secondary
1997 – 2001
Subjects :
English, Afrikaans, Physical Science, Biology, Art,
Mathematics and Technical Drawing
Tertiary Education :
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering [NQF 6]
Durban University of Technology
29 June 2007
Highest Qualification :
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering [NQF 7]
University of South Africa
25 May 2012
Additional subjects completed: Environmental Management, Strength of Materials III & Production
Technology IV
Employment History
Year: 2006
Metso ND Engineering (PTY) LTD – Steel Fabricators.
Role: Trainee Engineer
Duties: Machines Design, Steel Fabrication Design, Machine Maintenance, Inspection, Quality Control
& Drafting.
Year: 2007 – 2011
Studies: Bachelor of Technology
I started in the freelancing environment as I studied.
Role: Mechanical Engineering Freelancer
Duties: Product Design, Mechanical Engineering Design & Drafting
Year: 2012 – 2015
I continued to freelance as a Mechanical Engineer . The freelancing environment offered me more
experience has I designed different products for different applications internationally.
Role: Mechanical Engineering Freelancer
Duties: Mechanical Engineering Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Machine Design, Marine
Design, Drafting
Year: 2016 - 2019
I decided to go into freelancing permanently and worked on Upwork and Guru. The opportunity
exposed me to more international clients and expanded my engineering knowledge and experience.
UpWork found me permanent clients. Currently still working on Guru. I finally had enough experience
to become a consultant. The opportunity also gave me project management skills and I managed small
engineering teams.
Role: Mechanical Engineer & Consultant
Duties: Mechanical Engineering Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Machine Design, Marine
Design, Drafting, Project Management & Consultancy.
Current Held Positions
Name of Company:
Contact Details:
Duration:
Position:
The Outer Rim Company
www.to-rc.com
2019 to present.
Leader Designer and Co-Founder
Duties:
Design of aerostats to reach higher altitudes & Project Management.
Name of Company:
Duration:
Position:
Duties:
Guru, CADCrowd, Kolabtree, Freelancer, Truelancer, Toogit, Workana
2016 to present.
Freelancer
Designing Project, Calculations, Drafting, Problem Solving Systems.
Name of Company:
Electric Carriage
Contact details:
Abu Bakar-
Duration:
2019 to present
Position:
Consultant as a Mechanical Engineer & Designer
Duties:
Designing and drafting of a new electric car & alternative energy sources
such as solar or wind devices to generate electricity.
Freelancing: I work on various freelancing websites and test new freelancing websites frequently.
References
1. Name: Sam Getty
Title: Co-Founder of The Outer Rim Company
Contact Details: Email:-Phone: - [USA]
2. Name: Rakesh Mahadeo
Title: Client Inspector at Bureau Veritas
Contact Details: Email:-Phone: -
Work Skills
> Able to work independently or in a team.
> Can cope under pressure situation.
> Good organizational skills.
> Innovative and creative thinking especially in design field.
> Attention to detail and rules.
> Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks and ANSYS.
> Excellent Design Skills
> Proficient in Mathematics
> Project Management Skills
