Speakers

• Angela Lang Panel Discussion Facilitator
  

  Angela Lang

  Panel Discussion Facilitator

  Angela Lang has been an instrumental roleplayer in the BIMcommUNITY for over 4 years. Her contribution to raising the BIM Tide movement has resulted in the exceptional annual BIMHarambee, where theory and practice meet.

  Angela echos the core values of BIMcommUNITY of:
  G : Generous and Discreet
  I : Inspirit (Cheer, Stimulate)
  V : Value (every voice counts)
  E : Equality (leave your shoes, ego and agendas at the door)

  It is these values that make Angela the ideal conversation facilitator.

• Dr Calayde Davey Senior Lecturer - University of Pretoria
  

  Dr Calayde Davey

  Senior Lecturer - University of Pretoria

  Dr Calayde Davey is a senior lecturer at University of Pretoria as well as a Director at Regen50 and The Pocket Sense. Dr Calayde has been involved in the acclaimed Hatfield project, which has pushed the envelope of what is possible with BIM in adopting and mastering iOT, digital twinning and a robotic scanning dog, to name a few.

  Having spent 2 years as a Postdoctoral Research Associate on African Digital Twin Cities, Dr Calayde has a firm grip on BIM and is pivotal in transferring her knowledge to our future BIM recruits.

• Eesa Limbada Civil Engineering Technologist - City of Cape Town
  

  Eesa Limbada

  Civil Engineering Technologist - City of Cape Town

  Eesa boasts over nine years’ experience focussed on the analysis, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering hydraulic infrastructure.

  His current responsibilities include coordination of infrastructure development (in both the public and private environments), implementation of asset management principles, design approvals, construction management, and mentoring of staff.

  Eesa believes that BIM could be a valuable tool in the design and management of multi-disciplinary complex projects, and that modelling underground engineering infrastructure using design software can go a long way in developing accuracy and allowing project managers to understand the impacts of top-structures on underground infrastructure, improve risk management strategies, sustain improved communication between various stakeholders, and allow for provision of clear, quality reporting to clients and end-users.

• Marek Suchocki Autodesk Global Business Development Executive
  

  Marek Suchocki

  Autodesk Global Business Development Executive

  Marek supports key Autodesk customer accounts, providing industry insight, thought leadership on digital transformation, infrastructure sector expertise, and technology implementation guidance. Engagement in national and international industry bodies linked to the development of BIM, information management, and data exchange standards.

  His 30-plus years of experience include BIM standards for the construction industry, open data standards for the AEC sector, and Collaboration and Information Management to name but a few.

• Mmanoko Motsepe Geometric Technologist - AM Consulting
  

  Mmanoko Motsepe

  Geometric Technologist - AM Consulting

  Mmanoko has been a Geometric Technologist at AM Consulting for over 6 years, functioning in the Roads and Transport Department. Mmanoko’s area of expertise spans geometric design, stormwater drainage design, project management, and quality control management.
  Her digital transformation journey has been significant in embracing new 3D software as well as learning how to automate design functions with advanced civil technology.

  Mmanoko has experienced firsthand the benefit and rewards of BIM in Civil and Digital Transformation.

• Shoan Junkoon Senior Director at Junkoon & Associates
  

  Shoan Junkoon

  Senior Director at Junkoon & Associates

  Shoan has 33 years experience in civil engineering analysis, design and project and construction management of heavy industrial projects in the mining, cement, ferrochrome and steel industries.

  Specialised in the detailed analysis and design of heavy reinforced concrete and structural steel structures including foundations for buildings and heavy machinery, multi-storey concrete frame structures to carry industrial equipment, tailings dam decant towers, bridges and concrete water retaining structures with high water temperatures and corrosive fluids.

• Shuaib Yunos
  

  Shuaib Yunos

  I love design, infrastructure & technology. I am at the technological heartbeat of the design process, advocating and implementing design technologies to create intelligent, innovative & sustainable design solutions in the fields of Civil Infrastructure, GIS and the Built environment.

• Vishal Lutchman Managing Director - Zutari
  

  Vishal Lutchman

  Managing Director - Zutari

  Vishal is the Managing Director for Zutari Projects. He is a professional engineer with over 22 years’ experience in leadership and management of businesses related to the development of infrastructure projects. Aside from an MPhil in Leadership, an MBA, a Diploma in Business Management, a BSc Civil Engineering degree, and a Diploma in Civil Engineering he is currently completing his PhD in Urban Studies at the University of Johannesburg.

  Vishal previously served as the CEO of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), steering them through various challenges within the organisation, the industry, and the country. Before his role at SAICE, he was Director of the maritime, aviation and rail business at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff. Vishal has held various other noteworthy positions including Director of the Maritime and Freight Advisory group at RoyalHaskoningDHV and Deputy Chief Engineer at Transnet.