Computer Technician Water Treatment

CURRICULUM VITAE

First name : Desmond

Surname : Mangwiro

Date of Birth : 15 April 1974

Marital Status : Divorced

Passport Number : DN 322619

Driving Licence number : 55558

Nationality : Zimbabwean

Contact Details : Plot 5137, Masetlheng Ward, Tlokweng,

Gaborone, Botswana.

Cellphone number : 77656984

Email address : ***************@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Company : Portfolio Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd

(Botswana)

Period : 3rd July 2016 to Present.

Position : Quality Control Chemist (QC Manager).

Responsibilities :

Sampling and testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products using current pharmacopoeias, any associated ‘wet’ chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, IR, UV), as appropriate.

Preparing Quality reports, including analytical reports (for raw materials and finished products), Certificates of Analysis (CoA) (for finished products) and stability reports.

Creating and executing method development and method validation test protocols for finished products and generating the appropriate analytical methods.

Stability testing of products for new formulations and ongoing stability trials, using physical (pH, viscosity) and instrumental (HPLC, UV) techniques, as appropriate.

Writing analytical specifications using current pharmacopoeias and reviewing existing analytical specifications.

Writing/reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Calibrating analytical equipment, as and when required.

Supporting all QC activities.

Ensuring that procedures are carried out carefully and accurately to eliminate errors.

Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external customers.

Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop the positive progressive culture within the Quality Control Laboratory.

Observing and complying with company Health and Safety Policies.

Observing and complying with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Providing QC input and ensure proper closure of OOS and deviations investigations and CAPAs.

Ensuring timely release of batches manufactured and packed.

Ensuring records (paper and electronic) are properly filed, secured, and controlled and easily retrievable in the quality department

Reviewing related quality control and analytical test records for completeness and accuracy

Maintaining retained samples according to GMP

Managing outsourced activities and consultants as needed

Participating in personal development and training sessions.

Working in a safe manner that does not endanger yourself or co-workers.

Executing other duties as may be required by the Managing Director, for which training and/or an explanation has been provided and understood.

2. Company : Royal Technologies (Pty) Ltd (Botswana)

Period : 01June 2015 to 30 June 2016

Position : Chemist/Biochemist

Responsibilities : Boiler water treatment; Potable Water Treatment, Waste Water treatment for irrigation systems Industrial process water and Power generation plant water treatment. Water and Chemical Plant equipment maintenance and servicing: this included heating and cooling systems; boiler maintenance. Mineral processing chemicals for the mines.

3. Company : Benoni Chemicals (Pty) Ltd (RSA)

Period : 15 January 2008 to 30 January 2015

Position : Chemist/Biochemist

Responsibilities : Potable Water Treatment, Waste Water treatment for irrigation systems Industrial process water and Power generation plant water treatment. Water and Chemical Plant equipment maintenance and servicing: this included heating and cooling systems; boiler maintenance. Mineral processing chemicals for the mines.

4. Company : George &Tsitsi Investments (Botswana)

Position : Chemist/Biochemist

Period : October 2003 to October 2007

Duties : -Boiler Water maintenance

-Portable Water treatment

-Production of cleaning and mineral processing chemicals

-Prospecting for business

-Staff supervision

-Importation of chemicals

-Quality control

-Tender processing

5. Company : DevChem (Pty) Ltd (Zimbabwe)

Period : June 2000 to September 2003

Positions : Junior Chemist/Biochemist

Responsibilities : -Boiler maintenance

-Water treatment

-Production of cleaning and mineral processing chemicals

-New product development

-Quality control analysis

PROFIENCIES AND OTHER ABILITIES

o ISO 9001/ 2015 Certified.

o Good understanding of the Good Laboratory Practices as well as Good Manufacturing Practices.

o Wide knowledge of laboratory instruments: HPLC (Empower 3), FTIR, UV-VIS

o Certified to use Empower 3, HPLC software.

o Strong leadership/team management skills and experience.

o Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.

o Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at a senior level.

o Highly GLP and GMP focused.

o Strong analytical and problem solving ability.

o Excellent project management skills.

o Hands-on approach, with a ‘can do’ attitude.

o Ability to prioritise, demonstrating good time management skills.

o Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment.

o Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.

o Committed to learning and development.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

-June 2000: Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Majored in Chemistry and Biochemistry), at The University of Zimbabwe.

Overall Classification:

Chemistry : 2.1

Biochemistry : 3

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

-November 1993: Passed Advanced level at Seke High one in Harare, Zimbabwe, with exams administered by The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.

-November 1991: Passed Ordinary level at Chimhau Dombwe in Harare, Zimbabwe, with exams administered by The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.

COMPUTER LITERACY

-I am very computer literate as I have studied computer technicians’ courses A++ and MCSE and worked as a computer technician.

-I am comfortable working with Microsoft office products: Minitab 17, Word, Excel, Power point, Visio, front page and Access.

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

2002-3: Served for a year as a Treasurer of Jairos Jiri Chibuwe Branch, a charitable organization that assists the physically challenged in our society.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

-I have played soccer at very high levels (division one with Meikles Hotel FC) and have coached it competitively for years.

-I have played and can coach tennis.

-I can play and teach chess.

REFEREES

1. The Chairman

Department of Chemistry

University of Zimbabwe

Box MP167

Mt. Pleasant

Harare

Zimbabwe

Phone: +263-303211

Telex: +263-4-333407UNIVZ ZW

Fax: +263-*-******

2. Mr. George Manhota

George and Tsitsi Investments (Botswana)

110 Independence Avenue

Box 211191

Gaborone

Cell: 002**-********

3. The Managing Director

Portfolio Pharmaceuticals Botswana (pty) Ltd

Box AB 88 ABC Postnet Phakalane,

Gaborone

Botswana

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