Lorraine Vimbai Chambara
Chinhoyi
Summary
Research professional with extensive experience at the Research Innovation and Business Incubation Hub, specializing in process design and project management. Proven ability to identify innovative business opportunities and develop effective strategies. Expertise in metallurgical analysis and a strong track record of driving results in engineering projects through collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant- Materials Science
Research Innovation and Business Incubation Hub- Chinhoyi University of Technology
04.2023 - Current
- Processing of innovation, and originating new ideas.
- Scouting and recognising innovative ideas generated by other people, both within the university and external partners (entrepreneurs, industry)
- Identifying strategies, business opportunities, new technologies and developing new capabilities and architectures with partners and new business models to serve those opportunities
- Designing of process flows for new projects
Production and Processing Engineering Intern
Rio Zim- Empress Nickel Refinery
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Projects Test works
- Metallurgical Accounting
- Ausmelt furnace (plant operator)
- Control room (SCADA)
- Process monitoring and evaluation
- Hydrometallurgy
- Pyro metallurgy (Ausmelt and Induction furnace)
- Dispatch (Packing lists and Quality checks)
Cashier
Eat n Lick
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Till Operating
- Customer Service
- Cleaning
- Marketing of products
- Inventory management
Education
Master of Science - Materials Engineering
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi Zimbabwe01-2026
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree - Metallurgical Engineering
Midlands State University
08.2022
Advanced Level -
Jameson High School
11.2016
Ordinary Level -
Goromonzi High School
11.2014
Skills
- Process design
- Metallurgical analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Research and publication
Languages
Languages: English, Shona, Chinese and Sign language
Affiliations
- farming
- golf
Accomplishments
- Awarded CBZ award for the second best student in the faculty of engineering and geo sciences
Languages
English
First Language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
A1
Shona
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
sign language
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Assistant- Materials Science
Research Innovation and Business Incubation Hub- Chinhoyi University of Technology
04.2023 - Current
Production and Processing Engineering Intern
Rio Zim- Empress Nickel Refinery
02.2021 - 03.2022
Cashier
Eat n Lick
11.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Materials Engineering
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree - Metallurgical Engineering
Midlands State University
Advanced Level -
Jameson High School
Ordinary Level -
Goromonzi High School
Similar Profiles
Caroline Tendai MugutiCaroline Tendai Muguti
Senior Internal Auditor at Chinhoyi University of TechnologySenior Internal Auditor at Chinhoyi University of Technology
Aubrey ZuluAubrey Zulu
Lead Software Engineer at BongoHive Technology and Innovation HubLead Software Engineer at BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub
Divyanshu PandeyDivyanshu Pandey
Head of Corporate Relations || Avishkar GD Goenka at Avishkar - Centre of Innovation and IncubationHead of Corporate Relations || Avishkar GD Goenka at Avishkar - Centre of Innovation and Incubation
Marvellous ChangaraMarvellous Changara
Business Studies, Commerce & Social Sciences at Blue Water AcademyBusiness Studies, Commerce & Social Sciences at Blue Water Academy
NEVERMIND M JONGANEVERMIND M JONGA
Financial Controller at NAFinancial Controller at NA