Takudzwa Rodreck Chirau
Bulawayo
Summary
Offering background in analytical thinking and teamwork, with strong desire to develop in professional setting. Brings ability to quickly grasp new concepts and adapt to dynamic environments, paired with foundational skills in research and report writing. And therefore, is highly ambitious to apply these invaluable skills and knowledge acquired at the university for the benefit of the organisation, industrial sector and the country’s economy at large in production through hard work, innovation, professional development and personal growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
National University of Sciences and Technology, NUST
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in large-scale production processes for detergents and sanitizers, optimizing batch mixing, reaction kinetics, and packaging operations while adhering to GMP and safety protocols.
- Conducted quality control testing (titration, pH analysis, viscosity measurement)
- Collaborated with R&D teams to formulate hypochlorite-based mold/mildew removers, designing stability tests under varying temperature conditions.
- Engineered a cold-process odor eliminator for carpets using surfactant-encapsulation techniques, reducing energy consumption by eliminating heat-dependent synthesis steps.
- Streamlined packaging workflows.
- Authored technical reports and SOPs for new product formulations, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer to production teams.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree (2024) - Chemical Engineering
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, ZimbabweAdvanced Level (A-Level) -
Thekwane High School
Plumtree, ZimbabweSkills
- Experience with Process Modeling Tools
- Laboratory Techniques: Chromatography, Spectroscopy
- Programming Languages: C, C, VBNet
- Data Analysis Tools: MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite
- AutoCAD 2D and 3D Modelling
- Critical thinking and fast learner who strives on continuous professional growth
- Can work under minimum supervision
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Dedicated and passionate towards career challenges and acquisition of knowledge
Projects
- Designed a 350 tonnes/day gold tailings bio-processing plant.
- Utilized animal waste for dye removal from textile wastewater in Bulawayo.
LANGUAGES
- English
- Ndebele
- Shona
REFERENCES
Eng. Ngqabutho Ncube
Production Engineer at National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Innovation and Business Development (IBD)
ngqabutho.ncube@nust.ac.zw
+263773711065
Miss Nomvuyo Tshuma
Chemical Engineer Lecturer at National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
nomvuyo.tshuma@nust.ac.zw
+263716305868
Timeline
Intern
National University of Sciences and Technology, NUST
01.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree (2024) - Chemical Engineering
National University of Science And Technology
Advanced Level (A-Level) -
Thekwane High School
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