Deon Thwala

On-the-Road Expertise

• Advanced Defensive Driving: Exceptional hazard perception and road safety skills, maintaining a flawless, incident-free record in dense city traffic.
• Rapid Risk Assessment: Ability to think on your feet and react instantly to take manual control of the vehicle during unpredictable or dangerous situations.
• Dynamic Route Planning: Skilled at working in small teams to quickly map out alternative test routes around heavy traffic, sudden accidents, or bad weather.

Technical & AI Support

• AI & Software Evaluation: Experienced in testing smart tech, identifying software glitches, and explaining to engineers exactly how the car's AI is behaving.
• Data Logging & Annotation: Proficient at using software to flag, tag, and accurately describe driving mistakes or unusual road events to help train AI models.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Strong ability to follow digital manuals and step-by-step guides to reset systems and fix onboard computer errors on the go.

Professionalism & Teamwork

• Cross-Team Communication: Proven track record of working closely with engineering and operations teams to share clear, actionable feedback.
• Strict Protocol Compliance: Disciplined in following long safety checklists, strict vehicle rules, and legal transport guidelines.

• Conducted thorough testing and inspection of electrical appliances to ensure safety and compliance
• Delivered precise reporting through handheld software, ensuring adherence to industry standards
• Built rapport with clients while working independently across varied commercial sites
• Completed 1,000+ appliance checks across over 100 locations, maintaining a 100% safety record

• Installed and maintained fibre optic networks across residential and commercial sites
• Conducted testing and troubleshooting of fibre systems to resolve faults quickly
• Delivered technical solutions that improved service reliability
• Provided customer support and resolved on-site challenges efficiently

• Maintained and repaired electric meters across the South East region
• Operated independently as a field service engineer
• Ensured accurate readings, system integrity, and timely customer service

• Safely transported passengers across busy London routes
• Demonstrated excellent timekeeping and adaptability to shift work
• Provided courteous and conflict-free service under pressure