Ranka Sofijanic
About Ranka Sofijanic
Ranka Sofijanic is the Head of Piping Engineering & Design at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa, with over 30 years of experience in mechanical and piping engineering.
Title
Ranka Sofijanic holds the title of Head of Piping Engineering & Design at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa. In this role, Ranka provides leadership and oversight for the company's piping engineering projects, ensuring they meet industry standards and client requirements.
Company
Ranka Sofijanic is currently employed at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa. The company specializes in providing comprehensive industrial solutions, including engineering, procurement, and construction services. Ranka's expertise significantly contributes to the company’s piping engineering capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Ranka Sofijanic earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the International University of Sarajevo, completing the program in 1990. This educational background laid the foundation for her specialization in Piping Stress Engineering, a niche area of mechanical engineering. With over 30 years of experience, Ranka has developed a deep understanding and considerable expertise in both project engineering and stress engineering.
Professional Background
Ranka Sofijanic has an extensive professional background spanning over three decades. She has held various roles in the field of piping and mechanical engineering, including Project Engineer, Piping Stress Engineer, and Head of Department. Her career includes significant stints at Murray & Roberts, KBR, and Barloworld Plascon, among others. Notably, Ranka worked internationally in Botswana with Kentz - Member of the SNC Lavalin Group as a Mechanical Engineer.
Previous Positions
Before her current role, Ranka Sofijanic served as the Principal Mechanical/Piping Stress Engineer at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa from 2010 to 2014. She also worked as the Principal Piping Engineer/Head of Department at TWP/TMP from 2008 to 2010. Other significant roles include her position as a Piping Stress Engineer at ThyssenKrupp Uhde from 2004 to 2008, and earlier roles at Murray & Roberts and KBR.