RUTH MUTUND SOMP
Capitol Heights,MD
Summary
Industrial and chemical engineering background supported by process optimization, quality assurance, and production troubleshooting. Experience in project planning, scheduling, and documentation, combined with interpreting work and cybersecurity study, supports roles that value operational efficiency, clear communication, and structured problem-solving across technical teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
The Angel Project Amani Foundation
Likasi, Haut-Katanga
2026.01 - Current
- Established The Angel Project Amani Foundation to support community needs, and set the mission, the vision, and the program direction.
- Founded and led a community organization supporting children through education, school supplies, mentorship, and community outreach initiatives.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
INCE ELEKTRONIK
NICOSIA/NORTH CYPRUS
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Coordinated project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to support effective execution.
- Monitored progress and tracked milestones to ensure timely delivery.
- Supported risk management and quality assurance efforts.
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
TENKE FUNGURUME MINING(TFM)
FUNGURUME, DRC
2019.05 - 2019.10
- Streamlined chemical processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
- Conducted tests and analyzed data to ensure product quality meets standards.
- Provided technical support to plant personnel in troubleshooting operational issues.
LAB TECHNICIAN
GCK
LIKASI, DRC
2018.12 - 2019.04
- Conducted experiments and tests to analyze samples, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
- Maintained and calibrated lab equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for experiments.
- Recorded data and prepared comprehensive reports on findings to support research initiatives.
INTERPRETER
SADC
HARARE, ZIMBABWE
2016.02 - 2018.11
- Translated speeches, documents, and correspondence for Southern African development programs.
- Facilitated communication between delegates, officials, and visiting stakeholders.
- Assisted participants in understanding discussions and presentations, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
LAB METALLURGIST
MINISTRY OF MINES
HARARE, ZIMBABWE
2017.01 - 2017.11
- Developed and optimized metal mixtures for specific applications.
- Tested metal samples to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Analyzed mineral samples using laboratory testing methods for the Ministry of Mines reporting.
Education
MSc - Cybersecurity
Bay Atlantic University
Washington, DC2027-05
BSc - Industrial Engineering
CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
NORTHEN CYPRUS(LEFKOSA)2024-08
National Certificate - Chemical Engineering
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
Harare Zimbabwe2019-12
High School Diploma -
COLLEGE TUTAZAMIE
DR Congo2014-06
Skills
- Project Management
- Process Optimization
- Lean six sigma
- Quality control and assurance
- Production scheduling
- Proficient in simulation Software-Arena
- Python and R programming
- Linear programming
- Microsoft Excel
- Matlab
- MongoDB and PostgreSQL
- AutoCAD drawing
LANGUAGES
English, French , Swahili , Shona, Turkish
Affiliations
- Text-to-Braille Converter Board- Industrial Engineering Graduation Project| Project Manager
* Designed the physical enclosure and layout of a text-to-Braille device using AutoCAD.
* Coordinated a multidisciplinary team of Industrial, Electrical, and Computer Engineering students.
* Managed project planning, task coordination, design development, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. - Copper & Cobalt Process Optimization — Tenke Fungurume Mining | Chemical Engineering Project
* Evaluated an alternative chemical process for copper and cobalt production to reduce operating costs and improve production efficiency.
* Assessed an alternative reagent/process as a potential substitute for conventional acid-based processing.
* Analyzed potential impacts on production time, process efficiency, and overall operating costs. - Volunteer — Team Kutting Edge (NGO) | Harare, Zimbabwe | 2016–2018
* Supported community outreach activities serving underprivileged children, including visits to orphanages and residential care facilities.
* Assisted with meal preparation, clothing donations, recreational activities, and community events. - Community Volunteer | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2013–2015
* Participated in community service initiatives supporting children and families in need.
* Assisted with outreach activities, donations, and community programs.
Timeline
Founder
The Angel Project Amani Foundation
2026.01 - Current
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
INCE ELEKTRONIK
2024.07 - 2024.08
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
TENKE FUNGURUME MINING(TFM)
2019.05 - 2019.10
LAB TECHNICIAN
GCK
2018.12 - 2019.04
LAB METALLURGIST
MINISTRY OF MINES
2017.01 - 2017.11
INTERPRETER
SADC
2016.02 - 2018.11
MSc - Cybersecurity
Bay Atlantic University
BSc - Industrial Engineering
CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
National Certificate - Chemical Engineering
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
High School Diploma -
COLLEGE TUTAZAMIE