Lerato Mashigo is an experienced professional in metallurgy and market development, currently serving as the Market Development Manager and Technical Customer Services Engineer at Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd since May 2013. Prior roles include Engineer Metallurgy for galvanized and coated products at ArcelorMittal from September 2011 to April 2013, where responsibilities encompassed quality management, product development, and metallurgical investigations. Earlier experience includes serving as a Product Specialist for automotive products at Hulamin from February 2008 to August 2011, providing technical support and ensuring adherence to testing standards. Lerato Mashigo holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Honours in International Welding Engineering from the University of Pretoria, a Management Development Programme from Stellenbosch University, and a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Metallurgy from the University of Pretoria. Educational background also includes attendance at Potchefstroom Girls High.