Segopotso Moshapo – SKA Regional Centre (SRC) Lead

Segopotso Moshapo is the South African “SKA Regional Centre (SRC) Lead” at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO). In this role, he oversees the establishment and operation of a cutting-edge computing and data storage facility designed to empower the national and international scientific community to fully harness the capabilities of the data-intensive Square Kilometre […]

Christo Visser – RFI Manager

Christo Visser joined SARAO in April 2024 as the RFI Manager. He previously worked in the telecommunications industry, specializing in Electromagnetic Health and Safety. Over nearly two decades in this field, Christo developed and managed RF measurement, simulation, and reporting systems and procedures. He also implemented management structures and spearheaded new business development efforts, adapting […]

Sias Malan – Receiver Systems Manager

Sias Malan serves as the Receiver Systems Manager at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO). In this capacity, he oversees the development and maintenance of receiver systems integral to SARAO’s radio astronomy projects. His work contributes to the success of initiatives like the MeerKAT telescope, which have adopted systems engineering methodologies to deliver projects […]