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Bertrand Kelman

Pointe-a-Pierre

Summary

Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in Steel Pan engineering, project management and design. History of success in Tuning and Blending steel pans for Large, Medium and Small bands globally. Creating a distinctive sound, especially known for a strong background sound ( Bass line). Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of Music and the science of manipulating steel to create sound.

Overview

63
63
years of professional experience

Work History

Steel Pan Engineer

Self-employeed
02.1961 - Current
  • Optimized engineering processes in steel pan construction by implementing innovative methods.
  • Reduced project completion time with efficient steel drum allocation and effective communication strategies.
  • Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
  • Delivered high-quality instruments through extensive trend analysis.
  • Coordinated cross-functional efforts in the successful implementation of the newly developed 'G' Pan.
  • Collaborated with other steelpan tuners to facilitate successful tuning and blending of Steel bands.
  • Developed positive working relationships with Stell bands globally to effectively coordinate work activities.

Education

Pointe-a-Pierre Government School
Pointe-a-Pierre, Trinidad And Tobago

Southern Academy of SDA
San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago

Welding And Fabrication

Trade School (Private)
San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago

Skills

  • Design Development in the construction of the nine (9) bass, tenor bass, triple cello and 4 pan cello
  • Technical Drawing of notes and note placement

Accomplishments

  • 1972 - The Humming Bird Medal " Gold" form the President of Trinidad & Tobago.
  • 1975 - Award form Hatters Steel Orchestra.
  • 1989 - Award from Pan Trinbago North American Branch.
  • 1993 - Award from the National Carnival Commission (NCC).
  • 1994 - Award from Exodus Pan Ramajay Commitee.
  • 1997 - Award from Achiba's Pan Assembly - Pan Trinbago Central Executive - Sonatas Steel Orchestra (New York - USA).
  • 1999 - Award from Arima All Stars Steel Orchestra.
  • 2000 - Award from Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra.
  • 2002 - Award from San Fernando City Corporation - Moods of Pan (New York).
  • 2004 - Award from Posse Youth Group & Steel Orchestra (New York - USA).
  • 2006 - Award from The Southern Emancipation Committee.
  • 2007 - The Chaconia Medal "Gold" from the President of Trinidad and Tobago - Award from the Ministry of Community Development.
  • 2008 - Award form Golden Hands Steel Orchestra.
  • 2009 - Sunshine Hall of Fame Award (New Jersey - USA)
  • 2012 - Sunshine Hall of Fame Award (New Jersey - USA)
  • 2013 - Award from Junior Sammy Group Skiffle Bunch Steele Orchestra - Award from Pan Trinbago Re: 50 years of Panorama.
  • 2014 - Award from New York Pan Stars ( New York - USA) - Award from WASA Sports and Cultural Club.
  • 2016 - Award from Pan Trinbago Central Executive.
  • 2017 - Award from Trinidad & Tobago Embassy ( Washington - USA) - Award from Pan Trinbago South/Central Region Executive - Award from NLCB Buccooneers - Award from Dynamic Steel Project Organization ( Baltimore - Md. USA).
  • 2018 - Award from FCB Supernovers Steel Orchestra.
  • 2019 - Award from Woodbrook & St James Community Association - Award from New York Pan Stars (New York - USA).
  • 2022 - Award from MITTCO Pan Factory.
  • 2023 - Award from Renegades Steel Orchestra - 'Perfect Pitch Tuner's Award'.

Timeline

Pointe-a-Pierre Government School

Southern Academy of SDA

Welding And Fabrication

Trade School (Private)

Steel Pan Engineer

Self-employeed
02.1961 - Current

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