Kudakwashe Chiwanga
CALGARY,ALBERTA
Summary
Detail-oriented Aerospace Engineering graduate with expertise in technical documentation, quality control, and compliance in regulated environments. Skilled in maintaining technical records, supporting quality processes, and collaborating with stakeholders. Proficient in CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE, with a solid understanding of engineering processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst
Digital Futures
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, aligning business needs with technical solutions.
- Created clear and concise documentation, including business cases and process maps, to facilitate understanding of requirements.
- Supported process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending actionable solutions.
- Contributed to project planning and tracking activities to help ensure timely delivery of key milestones.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings and workshops to support strategic decision-making and solution development.
Self-employed
Mercantiletrade LTD
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Sourced profitable products from retail stores and online platforms using tools like Keepa, SellerAmp, and manual analysis, achieving consistent high ROI on stock investments.
- Managed supply chain logistics including sourcing, prepping, labelling, and shipping using tools like InventoryLab, ScanPower, and Amazon Seller Central.
- Oversaw the full FBA lifecycle which involved prepping and shipping inventory to Amazon fulfilment centres, to monitoring stock levels and sell-through rates.
- Analysed competitive landscapes and applied dynamic pricing models to stay Buy Box competitive while protecting margins.
- Tracked P&L, calculated ROI on each product batch, and strategically reinvested profits to sustainably scale business operations.
- Navigated Amazon's policies on gated categories, account health, and IP claims to ensure long-term account viability.
Procurement Specialist
HSM Aero
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Negotiated contracts to secure the best possible terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms. Achieved cost savings, while ensuring the quality of goods and services met the organisation's standards.
- Identified and evaluated potential suppliers by assessing key factors such as product quality, delivery timelines, pricing, and overall reputation. Successfully integrated suppliers into the organisation's supply chain, enhancing reliability and reducing lead times.
- Ensured high-quality procurement by rigorously comparing prices from multiple suppliers and negotiating favorable deals. Led to an improvement in cost efficiency, with all procured goods meeting the organisation's needs and quality requirements.
- Managed procurement budgets, maintaining financial discipline and ensuring expenditures remained within set limits, contributing to reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing.
- Streamlined procurement processes, implementing new procedures that cut procurement cycle time and ensured timely delivery of goods and services.
- Managed external and internal key stakeholders, conveying the organisation's needs and negotiating favourable terms to improve supplier relationships and procurement outcomes.
- Maintained current knowledge of the latest laws and regulations affecting procurement, including contract law and intellectual property rights, to ensure full compliance and mitigate potential risks to the organisation.
Technical Specialist (Graduate)
Technia
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and tested working methods for customers using Dassault Systems CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE software, demonstrating strong adaptability to new software tools. Delivering successful implementations, enhancing customer productivity.
- Led product testing initiatives, identifying and resolving potential issues before deployment, thus improving product reliability.
- Developed technical plans based on research ideas, translating complex concepts into actionable strategies that were implemented on several projects.
- Produced and maintained comprehensive end-user documentation, including CAD/PLM processes and training materials, reducing support requests.
- Developed CAD project drawings and reviewed submissions from junior team members for accuracy, which resulted in a reduction in design errors.
- Communicated proposed solutions to customers through face-to-face and remote presentations, increasing customer adoption rates.
- Presented design plans to managers and clients, facilitating understanding and approval that expedited project timelines.
- Authored and maintained technical documents required by the company, ensuring accuracy and clarity, which contributed to a decrease in project delays.
- Conducted surveys on equipment and mechanical systems, providing detailed analyses that informed key decision-making processes and improved system efficiency.
- Oversaw the quality control program and maintenance in a facility, ensuring that all standards were met and leading to an improvement in overall quality metrics.
- Completed onsite data logs for compliance and project tracking.
Education
Master of Engineering (MEng) - Aerospace
Brunel University
United Kingdom12-2019
Skills
- Business analysis
- Requirements gathering
- Documentation development
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Business process optimization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor assessment
- Cost analysis
- Risk management
Timeline
Business Analyst
Digital Futures
10.2024 - 03.2025
Self-employed
Mercantiletrade LTD
01.2023 - 08.2024
Procurement Specialist
HSM Aero
06.2022 - 11.2023
Technical Specialist (Graduate)
Technia
11.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Engineering (MEng) - Aerospace
Brunel University