Jaco Barnard

Jaco Barnard is a technical expert with extensive experience in testing and analysis, particularly in the manufacturing and service sectors. Currently employed at Cascades since April 2022, Jaco has previously held positions as Testing & Analysis Product Manager at Triosim Corporation and JLM Advanced Technical Services, where responsibilities included non-destructive testing supervision and product management from April 2016 to April 2022. At Valmet from 2010 to 2016, Jaco served as a Yankee Technical Service Specialist and team leader, overseeing North American Yankee Dryer Services. Jaco's career began with roles ranging from assembly supervisor at Architectural Glazing Technologies to assistant to the owner at River Side Construction and Maintenance. Educational qualifications include a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria and a background in Machine Tool Technology from Daniel Pienaar Technical High School.