Muofhe Tshibalanganda
Hamburg
Summary
Experienced Application Engineer with almost a decade of specialization in industrial X-ray computed tomography and CT image analysis. Developed efficient analysis workflows and guided customers through complex datasets to optimize software performance. Delivered training and technical support, enhancing user competence and fostering collaboration to improve application knowledge and customer engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Engineer
Comet Technologies Germany GmbH
Hamburg
06.2022 - Current
- Guided customers in understanding CT datasets and defining analysis goals, optimising software workflow selection.
- Experienced in working in a global application engineering role, supporting international customers and collaborating with cross-functional teams across different regions.
- Develop and showcase practical CT analysis workflows for industrial and research use.
- Troubleshoot issues related to CT analysis, software, workflows, and customer needs.
- Facilitated system and Dragonfly software training for customers and staff, improving user competence and confidence.
- Delivered sales support for industrial X-ray CT systems and image analysis workflows, enhancing customer engagement.
- Collaborate with teams to improve application knowledge, workflows, customer support, and product understanding.
- Create technical, training, and marketing materials for customer education and internal sharing.
Application Scientist and Technical Officer
Stellenbosch CT Scanner Facility
Stellenbosch, South Africa
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Oversaw operations of industrial X-ray CT systems, ensuring maintenance, safety, and effective support for scan planning, sample preparation, image reconstruction, and data analysis.
- Assisted with data interpretation, workflow development, and troubleshooting for academic and industrial users.
- Trained students, researchers, and industry clients in CT techniques.
- Collaborated on multidisciplinary projects involving materials, engineering, research, and industrial applications.
- Enhanced awareness of CT facility capabilities through targeted technical communication, newsletters, and website content.
Education
Master of Earth Science - Geology
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa01-2022
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. (Hons) Geology
Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha, South Africa01-2016
Skills
- Industrial X-ray CT systems and imaging
- CT image quality assessment and optimisation
- ASTM E1695 knowledge
- Dragonfly 3D World and VGStudio MAX
- CAD comparison and CT data interpretation
- Workflow automation and process improvement
- Technical writing and result presentation
- Client management and customer support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong technical problem-solving
- Clear and structured communication
- Project coordination and cross-functional collaboration
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
References
Anton du Plessis, PhD
Head of Image Processing and Analysis, Math2Market GmbH anton.duplessis@math2market.de
Mobile: +27 84 4747 110
Additional Information
- Based in Hamburg, Germany.
- Willing to relocate and travel for customer training, technical support, and application work.
Hobbies and interests
- Dancing
- Singing
- Hiking
- Travelling
Accomplishments
Published work: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=VCeqKxoAAAAJ&hl=en
Key Accomplishments
- Gained strong collaboration skills and experience working with international teams across different departments and technical functions.
- Trained academic, research, industrial, and internal users on industrial X-ray CT systems and CT image analysis software.
- Supported customers in transforming complex CT datasets into practical analysis workflows and meaningful technical results.
- Developed and communicated CT workflows for scan planning, reconstruction, visualization, segmentation, and defect analysis.
- Troubleshot customer workflow and software performance challenges to improve analysis efficiency and user experience.
- Created technical, training, and marketing materials to support customer education, internal knowledge sharing, and product understanding.
- Built cross-industry CT application experience across materials, engineering components, research samples, and industrial inspection use cases.
Timeline
Application Engineer
Comet Technologies Germany GmbH
06.2022 - Current
Application Scientist and Technical Officer
Stellenbosch CT Scanner Facility
04.2017 - 06.2022
Master of Earth Science - Geology
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. (Hons) Geology
Nelson Mandela University