Ryan Scholtz

Ryan Scholtz

Computational Engineering Design Specialist

ryandscholtz@gmail.com
+27 71 890 3526

About Me

I am a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in computational design and wet services engineering. Currently serving as Computational Engineering Design Specialist at AECOM, where I develop and implement innovative computational design solutions for complex engineering projects. I am passionate about automation of tasks within BIM workflows, improving design accuracy, and delivering efficient engineering solutions.

Experience

Computational Engineering Design Specialist

AECOM

May 2023 - Present

Develop and implement computational design solutions for engineering projects, utilizing advanced software tools for design automation and optimization.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative design solutions
  • Apply computational methods to improve design efficiency and accuracy
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives in engineering workflows
  • Utilize advanced software tools for design automation and optimization

Wet Services Design Manager

Geberit Southern Africa

September 2019 - April 2023

Managed the design team and oversaw the development of internal BIM templates, families, and processes.

  • Management of the design team
  • Assisting designers and consultants with design queries
  • Overseeing the development and maintenance of the Geberit TDSI Next platform
  • Creation and maintenance of Dynamo nodes for Revit automation

Business Analyst & Project Manager

Assemble Online

July 2018 - September 2019

Managed projects from conception to completion, ensuring development aligned with agreed specifications.

  • Workshopping client ideas to define scope and cost
  • Compiling product/system feature specification documentation
  • Ensuring development aligned with specifications
  • Managing resources and monitoring progress

Head of Design Department

Valsir Uneeq

January 2014 - May 2018

Led design team for syphonic rainwater systems and water-based heating/cooling systems.

  • Design, coordination and inspection of Valsir's Syphonic Rainwater Systems
  • Designing water-based heating and cooling systems for domestic and commercial applications
  • Giving software training and design assistance to consultants
  • Managing and assisting other designers

Skills

Water Services

Water Supply ReticulationDrainage ReticulationHot Water Systems

BIM & CAD

RevitAutoCADCivil 3DRevit MEP

Automation & Computational Design

PythonC#Revit APICivil 3D APIDynamoPython for RevitRevit Plug-insDynamo WorkflowsDesign AutomationRevit Templates

Collaboration

ACCProject ManagementTeam Leadership

Specialized

Syphonic Rainwater DrainageHydronic Heating/Cooling Systems

Education

Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering

University of Pretoria

2010 - 2013

B. Eng Mechanical with electives in Mechatronics

Senior Certificate

St Peter's College, Sunninghill

2005 - 2009

Subjects: Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering Graphics and Design, Information Technology, English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation

References

Peggy Lin

Digital Discipline Manager

AECOM

peggy.lin@aecom.com

Rory Talbot

Managing Director

Geberit Southern Africa

+27 82 566 1946

rory.talbot@geberit.com

Billy Einkamerer

Managing Director

Exonic Solutions (formerly Assemble Online)

+27 71 475 1246

billy@exonic.co.za

Tristan Long

Former Director

Beta Ingenuity

+44 775 191 6521

tristandylanlong@gmail.com

Nino Agostinelli

Former Director

Valsir Uneeq

+27 82 558 8139

Get In Touch

Phone

+27 71 890 3526

Email

ryandscholtz@gmail.com

Location

Bryanston, South Africa