1. ROBERT THOMAS BORLAND MScRes (Eng), IEng IAgrE
9 Copthorne Road, Pennfields, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0AB
Email: rtborland@yahoo.co.uk
Home: 01902 340227; Mobile: 07757 513106
PROFILE
 Experienced, adaptive, multi-skilled, innovative engineer and manager
 Highest value project managed; £5 million+
 Largest number of staff managed at once: 200
 Total number of projects undertaken: 7 large; 17 small and medium sized
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
 Engineering: Theoretical, conceptual, inventive, design, test and development, multi-disciplined
 Problem solving: Can solve problems in a wide variety of work areas, not restricted to engineering
 Leadership, Project and General Management
 Training and motivating people
 Cradle to Cradle design for business and environmental sustainability
 Self learner
 Communication: Good communication skills
 General computing: Microsoft Office packages, Lotus Notes
 CAD: skilled user; Alibre, Unigraphics, Inventor, AutoCAD: basic, Pro-Engineer, Solidworks
 Data acquisition and processing systems; e.g. Hydrotechnik, Somat, Darca, Easysoft, DATK
 Wildlife, ecology and environment.
EDUCATION
2001 – 2004 Cranfield University at Silsoe, U.K: MSc by Research (Eng), Zero-tillage planter
Wingate Scholar
1992 – 1997 Zimbabwe Professional (Wildlife and Safari) Guides Licence (BSc Hons Equivalent)
1987 – 1990 Rycotewood College, Thame, U.K: BTEC National Diploma Ag Eng (Analytical)
WORKPLACE TRAINING
2006 – 2007 JCB Personal Effectiveness Programme
2005 – 2005 West Midlands Enterprise Fellowship Scheme: Business Start Up Course
1990 – 2011 Various Short Courses: Transformation Simulated Business laboratory, SKF - Noise and
Vibration Measurement and Analysis, Integrated Hydraulics - Advanced Hydraulics,
Telescopic Handler Operator, Total Quality Management.
CAREER HISTORY
08/10-Current BHE AGRICULTURE LTD. Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK:
Director: Development of Zero-tillage planter
06/09-Current BHE SOLUTIONS LTD. Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK:
Director/Owner
Projects Undertaken
January 2011 – Current Sub contracted to Caterpillar UK, development engineering,
Backhoe Loaders.
Apr 2010 – Dec 2010 Contracted to Caterpillar UK, development engineering,
Compact Loading shovels.
Dec 2009 – Mar 2010 Estriatus Energy Ltd. prototype “Drag Flow” Hydro Turbine
and predictive power output versus stream flow spreadsheet.
July 2009 – Jan 2010. Design of Graiseley Old Hall Gate House (Passive house
producing excess heat and power to heat old house).

2. 12/06-06/09 JCB CECILY MILLS, Cheadle, Staffordshire, UK:
Project Leader JCB Miniscopic
10/04-12/06 JCB CECILY MILLS, Cheadle, Staffordshire, UK:
Development / Senior Development Engineer
11/03-6/04 CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY AT SILSOE, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, UK:
Contract Engineering Technician
3/02-7/03 VARIOUS PART TIME CONTRACTS, during MSc by Research Study
Silsoe Research Institute (03/03 – 07/03), Silsoe, Bedfordshire, UK
Engineering Technician (Part Time)
Cranfield University at Silsoe (04/03 – 06/03), Silsoe Bedfordshire, UK
Engineering Technician (Short Contract), Construction of a Myrica-gayle Harvester
Mobile Seed Dressing (03/02 – 10/02), Gibraltar Farm, Luton, UK
Contractor, Team Leader, running rigs, modifications, repairs and maintenance
July 2001, moved to United Kingdom to continue my studies and further develop my career in
engineering and management
2000-2001 ROTIM CONSTRUCTION P/L, Bazzaruto Island, Mozambique
Site Manager for the reconstruction of Indigo Bay Hotel Resort.
1999-2000 ROVAMBIRA P/L, Chishakwe Ranch, Save Valley Conservancy, Zimbabwe
Ranch Development Manager / Consultant (consulting as Bushveld Engineering)
1996-2000 BUSHVELD ENGINEERING P/L Zimbabwe
Managing Director and Professional Guide
1995-1996 CHOKAMELLA LODGE, Landela Safaris, Hwange, Zimbabwe
Maintenance and Assistant Lodge Manager and Apprentice Guide
1991-1995 FOTHERGILL ISLAND / CHIKWENYA SAFARIS, Acacia Hotels followed by
Sable Safaris followed by Zimsun Hotels, Zimbabwe.
Maintenance and Assistant Lodge Manager and Apprentice Guide
1988-1989 TINTO INDUSTRIES, Zimbabwe
Student Engineer (sandwich year)
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
 The recent successful design and testing of the pre-production intent planter prototype.
 Granting of USA Patent; UK and EU Patents pending for the planter.
 The design of Graiseley Old Hall Gate House.
 The design and building of the JCB "Miniscopic."
 The completion and passing of my MSc by Research.
 The redesign and development of the JCB Mini CX backhoe loader‟s cooling system and
hydraulic drive circuits.
 The bringing back to schedule within 3 months of the Indigo Bay refurbishment program, that was
behind by 3months, and bringing it in on budget.
 The winning over of a very de-motivated maintenance team at Fothergill Island and turning them
into a highly skilled and motivated team.
 The entire project planning, designing, budgeting, buying, and execution of the Chikwenya
renovation program which was finished on time, on budget despite extreme conditions.
 Being a key manager in the new management team that turned Fothergill Island Safaris around
from a severe debt burden to a highly profitable and successful business, in three years.
 Being a key participant in the design and construction of the „Mini Tintomatic‟ self steered, water
driven, lateral move irrigation rig.

3. AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2010 – 2010 Advantage West Midlands: Advantage Proof of Concept Grant
2005 – 2005 EFS Scholarship, West Midlands University Network
2002 – 2003 Wingate Scholarship 2002: Science and Medicine, awarded for MSc by Research
PRESENTATIONS
04/2003 Zero – Tillage Using the Balance of Nature: London School of Economic Science.
05/2004 Same title as above at Cranfield University at Silsoe.
INTERESTS
 Design and construction of any practical machinery, equipment and systems.
 Wildlife and nature, deep appreciation and respect for nature through my years of guiding.
 Sport: walking, sailing, squash, bike and horse riding.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth; 9th March 1970
Nationality; British with UK Passport, Ex Zimbabwean
Marital Status; Married
Driving Licence; Full British Licence, clean, held since 1988.
REFERENCES: Details available on request.