René King
Lilydale,VIC
Summary
Over five years of experience leading teams and managing projects in complex technical and educational environments have cultivated advanced systems engineering capabilities, including requirements analysis, architecture modelling, and lifecycle management. Engagement with diverse stakeholders worldwide has reinforced strategic thinking, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making in collaborative and fast-paced settings. Applying this interdisciplinary expertise to AI governance can emphasize equitable, sustainable, and safety-focused frameworks, ultimately contributing to responsible innovation and ensuring that AI development aligns with altruistic principles and societal benefit.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Certification Training International (CTI)
07.2019 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Championed process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
- Improved decision-making processes, implementing data analytics tools that provided actionable insights across departments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Senior Engineer
Project Performance International
12.2017 - Current
- Led the creation and refinement of training courses that guide engineering teams in complex system development.
- Collaborated on consulting engagements to conduct requirements analyses for various technology-based systems.
- Executed requirements quality measurements and verifications using tools like Vitech CORE, honing capabilities in structured data management and systematic validation, directly applicable to AI model evaluation and verification.
- Spearheaded the development and architecture of an international systems engineering tools database, including defining requirements, verifying system performance, and modelling system architectures.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for several projects.
- Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Mechatronics Lecturer
University of the Witwatersrand
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Taught post-graduate courses on system design, analysis, and control circuits.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12-2016
Skills
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Data-driven decision making
- Written communication
- Team leadership
Certification
- SE-ZERT Level C, Gesellschaft für Systems Engineering e.V, 2023
Timeline
Managing Director
Certification Training International (CTI)
07.2019 - Current
Senior Engineer
Project Performance International
12.2017 - Current
Mechatronics Lecturer
University of the Witwatersrand
05.2016 - 11.2016
- SE-ZERT Level C, Gesellschaft für Systems Engineering e.V, 2023
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
Similar Profiles
Travis SteerTravis Steer
Lead Instructional Systems Designer at Crew Training International (CTI)Lead Instructional Systems Designer at Crew Training International (CTI)
Keegan WhiteKeegan White
Ready Mix Driver at CTIReady Mix Driver at CTI
Matthew BonneyMatthew Bonney
LRC Clerk at CTILRC Clerk at CTI