Ockert van der Schijff

Ockert Van Der Schijff worked as a Principal Engineer at Exponent from March 2019 to the present. Prior to that, they served as a Senior Managing Engineer at Exponent from March 2009 to March 2019. Before joining Exponent, they were the Owner of CorrConsult, LLC starting from February 2004. Ockert also worked as a Principal at Altran Solutions from 1995 to 2004. Ockert began their career as an Associate Professor at Northwest University (formerly Potchefstroom University) in South Africa from July 1984 to September 1996. Ockert started their professional journey as a Contract Researcher at Mintek from January 1983 to July 1984.

Ockert Van Der Schijff has an extensive education history in the fields of engineering, metallurgy, and business administration. Ockert started their academic journey at the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria, where they obtained a BSc degree in Chemistry and Mathematics in 1979. Ockert continued their studies at the same institution and completed a B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from 1980 to 1982.

In pursuit of further specialization, Ockert enrolled in the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria once again and earned a B.Eng.(Honns) degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1984. Ockert further expanded their knowledge in this field by completing an M.Eng. in Metallurgical Engineering from 1984 to 1986 at the same university.

Ockert's passion for education and learning led him to the University of Connecticut, where they pursued a Ph.D. degree in Metallurgy from 1987 to 1990. Continuously seeking to enhance their skills and broaden their professional horizons, they later enrolled at North-West University/Noordwes-Universiteit, studying Business Administration. From 1991 to 1994, they successfully completed an MBA degree in this field.

Throughout their career, Ockert also obtained several certifications to further demonstrate their expertise and commitment to professional development. In 1990, they became a Professional Engineer through the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Later, in 2005, they obtained the distinction of being an International Professional Engineer certified by the International Engineering Alliance (IEA). Ockert's dedication to their field is further showcased by their certifications as a NACE Material Selection Design Specialist from AMPP Credentials in 2006, and as a NACE Corrosion Specialist from the same institution in 2007. Most recently, in 2015, they obtained the title of Professional Engineer from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.

Overall, Ockert Van Der Schijff's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Metallurgy, an MBA in Business Administration, an M.Eng. in Metallurgical Engineering, and a B.Eng.(Honns) in Metallurgical Engineering, as well as various certifications that reflect their expertise and dedication to their profession.