My name is Bhoopendra (Preferred name: Raju) Kala. I have been working in the Research and Development field all my life and have extensive experience in the nuclear field especially in the field of Radiation Protection and Nuclear physics. My work environment was based around Nuclear Safety, Project Management and Research analysis in the scientific field. I am also used as an Expert by the IAEA for radio-analytical laboratories - design and techniques. My involvement in the mentoring and coaching of students and professionals started during my employment with Wits University and has continued throughout my working career. Safety and helping people has always been most rewarding and in recent years this has been the most fulfilling aspect of my working career. I have also always had an interest in the accounting side of the business and have actively kept up with the accounting environment by doing books and other administrative tasks for people in the business environment. My professional skills and strengths are: • Radiation Protection Officer and radiation specialist for mining environments • Project Management / Finance and Accounting • Technical and Scientific evaluation and analysis • Teaching and Knowledge sharing My personal attributes by which I live my life are: • Honesty and integrity • Kindness and always putting others needs above my own • Non judgemental and open to all viewpoints You can be assured of my eagerness and commitment to learning and acquiring of new skills required for any opportunities within your organisation. I can easily adapt to changing environments and am a fast learner.