Background
Sookoo, Mahendra Parsadh was born on October 17, 1953 in Durban, South Africa. Son of Rajkumar and Indrawathie (Maharajh) Sookoo.
Sookoo, Mahendra Parsadh was born on October 17, 1953 in Durban, South Africa. Son of Rajkumar and Indrawathie (Maharajh) Sookoo.
Certified in mechanical engineering, Veasey's College, Johannesburg, 1986.
Offshore fitter, 2d engineer Sterling Fishing Company, Durban, 1971-1972. Apprentice fitter Stiegier Engineering, 1972. Apprentice fitter machinist VENCO Engineering, Newcastle, Natal, South Africa, 1972-1974.
Assistant draughtsman Nestle, Escourt, 1974-1976. Draughtsman Defy Indiana Ltd., Newcastle, 1976-1977. Draughtsman, project engineer Holland Electrochemical Ind, Ballengeich, Natal, 1977-1979.
Draughtsman, project design technician National Chemical Products, Durban, 1980-1988. Mechanical engineer Illovo Sugar Technology Services, 1988-1999. Private practice consultant engineer, since 2000.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Married Chandrawathie Singh, March 28, 1974. Children: Nischal, Rashmika, Prithesh.