Vinesh Maharaj Pr.Eng is an Associate Director of Smart Manufacturing at PwC since February 2019, specializing in enhancing product efficiency and quality through Smart Manufacturing Technologies. Vinesh previously served as Smart Manufacturing Lead, focusing on digital operations to boost business performance. An Exco Member at MESA Africa from October 2019 to April 2023 and a Director at SAIMC from January 2013 to April 2021, Vinesh provided guidance in strategy, operations, risk management, governance, and financial management. Other notable roles include Director of Sales Marketing at Yamuna Consulting, Director of Sales & Marketing at Yokogawa South Africa, Service Line Head at Royal HaskoningDHV, General Manager at Cube Technologies, and Control & Instrumentation Engineer at Illovo Sugar. Vinesh holds multiple degrees, including an MBA in Strategic Financial Management and a BSc in Electronic Engineering.