Barend Botha (Dr

Barend Botha, a seasoned mechanical engineer and academic, possesses a wealth of experience in various sectors including mining, energy, and education. Currently serving as the Chief Engineer at HALCON and co-founder of Tadhole, Barend has a strong background in design management and quality engineering principles. Previously, Barend held senior lecturer roles at multiple universities, imparting knowledge in mechanical design, reliability engineering, and systems engineering. Additionally, expertise includes significant contributions in roles like systems engineer at Naschem and quality manager at M-Tech Industrial. An alumnus of the University of Pretoria, Barend earned both a master's and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, along with a Ph.D. in engineering from North-West University.