I am a research specialist with 15+ years’ experience conducting interdisciplinary desk-based research across technology, finance, and social issues.
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I am a research specialist with 15+ years’ experience conducting interdisciplinary desk-based research across technology, finance, and social issues. I excel at turning complex material into clear, accessible briefs for non-academic audiences, with a strong emphasis on rigorous sourcing, accuracy, and logical flow. In my current leadership role at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, I drive postgraduate policy alignment, QA processes, and AI-governance, while building national partnerships and overseeing research management.
I have a track record of guiding institutional strategy, supervising doctoral work, and coordinating cross-faculty initiatives. I am passionate about leveraging technology for social impact and about developing policies and programs that improve learning outcomes and research integrity.
- 12 years' experience
- Joined January 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Professional Services
- Government
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Work experience· 4 roles
Drive policy alignment and QA processes through Senate sub-committees (HDC, QEC, SRIC). Oversee supervisor development, examination integrity, and AI-governance SOPs. Manage institutional postgraduate budgets, KPIs, risk registers, and reporting to DVC RTIP. Initiated the Doctoral Quality Improvement Plan (DocQIP) to enhance throughput and supervisor effectiveness. Established national partnerships under the NRF Presidential PhD Programme (Digital Transformation & Just Energy Transition). Led institutional migration to Clarivate Converis for postgraduate and research management.
Teach and supervise across Information Systems, ICT4D, UX, and Digital Communication. Lead research projects on digital transformation, human-centred computing, and HE innovation. Supervise multiple PhD and Master’s completions; currently supervising doctoral candidates in various fields.
Designed digital learning solutions and staff-training interventions for blended delivery. Introduced analytics-driven retention and success frameworks for online students.
Education
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