Milene Olivier

I’ve been working as a researcher at the University of Pretoria while completing my Master’s study. As part of my Master's research, I have been programming custom MAPs for cochlear implant users alongside audiologists for the past 3 years and recently presented my research at the 2022 SACIG conference in Cape Town. My study also includes provisions for remote patient care via a protocol and developed a mobile application which aims to endow patient-centred care to individuals outside of conventional clinical settings, thereby increasing access to care and decreasing health care delivery costs. I selected a field of study that requires problem-solving and allows me to work with other disciplines and most importantly, patients.  Working with people is very near and dear to my heart and I work well in team environments. I also have experience working with young children, school learners, and university students from lecturing, tutoring, and volunteering. 

I am an adventurous person and I enjoy a challenge. I’m eager to learn and acquire new skills. I recently summited the highest mountain peak in South Africa, followed by a week-long rowing trip in Namibia on the Orange River, and wrapped up the year with a multi-day hike in the Tsitsikamma. I pride myself on being a happy and spirited individual. I often travel and I am willing to relocate.

• ASSISTANT LECTURER (2022 – Present) - I assist with the third year Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering students' microcontroller module, the final year students’ practical training and reporting module, the second year students’ introduction to programming and computer simulations and the University of Pretoria’s Annual Robot Race Day.
• ROBOT SCHOOL PROJECT MANAGER (2022 – Present) - I assist with managing and creating the course content for the University of Pretoria’s ‘Robot programme’ for school learners from less privileged communities.
• PROJECT MANAGER (2022 – Present) - I manage a team responsible for developing and recording new speech material for speech perception testing at the University of Pretoria.
• FOUNDER AND HEAD TUTOR, KEERPUNT TUTORS
  (2020 – Present) - I am the founder and head tutor at Keerpunt Tutors which consists of a group of experienced post-graduate students who provide private, individual-centred tutoring for learners.

• I'm currently completing my masters degree in biomedical engineering at the University of Pretoria.
• I completed my honours degree in biomedical engineering Cum Laude, with a cumulative weighted average of 84.75% at the University of Pretoria. (2019)
• I completed my bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering with a cumulative weighted average of 72.36% and was awarded a merit reward (top 3 academic performers) at the University of Pretoria. (2015 - 2018)