An individual with a neck for numbers having applied data analysis and physics in renewable energy related projects. Enjoys working for organizations that add value to society by use technology, scientific problem solving and sustainable development methods.
Currently managing all procurement activities for three divisions in Randburg, Cape Town and Durban. Comfortable and proficient with different software applications for data analysis. Such as Excel, SQL and Python for data analysis. With a life goal of achieving UN SDG 3,4,6,7 and 13. Proficient on PVsyst, Sketch-up and academic writing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Manager
Inception Biosciences under HEAL-IT
Rangburg
07.2021 - Current
Achieving over 85% of spend visibility, reducing wastage of critical reagent and consumables to less than 10%.
Conducting full analytics activities for inventory and, business spend management.
Developing procurement KPIs and evaluating them.
Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 21%.
Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
Lab Informatics Assistant
Inception Biosciences
Randburg
01.2021 - 06.2021
Mapping processes to ensure that LIMS is implemented and configured to meet business requirements.
Managing key relationships with stakeholders across the business, inclusive of IT/Ops and Lab services.
Assist quality assurance officers in mapping ISO 9001 and ISO 15189 requirements to workflows.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Entrepreneur Energy Start-up Incubation Programme.
Hope Factory
Port Elizabeth
02.2018 - 12.2019
Compliancy: business registration, Tax and B-BBEE certification.
Business proposal writing:Design business model canvas and pitch deck design.
Project development and Financial planning (i.e. cash flows),
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Research Student
Nelson Mandela University Centre for energy research
Port Elizabeth
01.2018 - 12.2019
Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
Conducting research on solar PV systems for rural electrification.
Conductor solar PV system maintenance activities IV curves measurements, Electroluminescence, IR imaging. Conduct data analysis on meteorological and electricity generation
Compiled data in reports and other documents using MS excel pivot tables and python..
Conducted research for proposals and assessed potential impact on constituents.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Pure Mathematics
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
02.2011 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
02.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Tholang Senior Secondary School
Maluti
01.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Applied Physics
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
02.2018 - Current
DATA SCIENTIST MASTER’S PROGRAM - Data Science
Simplilearn
Online
01.2022 - Current
Skills
Strategic planning
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Software
Python-Jupyter notebook and Spyder: Data analysis for my master’s project working with NumPy, matplotlib and pandas C# - Object oriented software development and data structure and algorithm for junior degree MATLAB-Elementary numerical analysis Microsoft suite: o Ms word, excel, PowerPoint, Visio and outlook Gsuite: Purchase domain name and setting up Gmail account for individuals and work with Google applications including Google sheet and classroom
Timeline
DATA SCIENTIST MASTER’S PROGRAM - Data Science
Simplilearn
01.2022 - Current
Procurement Manager
Inception Biosciences under HEAL-IT
07.2021 - Current
Lab Informatics Assistant
Inception Biosciences
01.2021 - 06.2021
Entrepreneur Energy Start-up Incubation Programme.
Hope Factory
02.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Applied Physics
Nelson Mandela University
02.2018 - Current
Research Student
Nelson Mandela University Centre for energy research
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
Nelson Mandela University
02.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Pure Mathematics
Nelson Mandela University
02.2011 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Tholang Senior Secondary School
01.2008 - 12.2010
References
References
Laboratory manager
Ms Neo Santho –Inception Biosciences
Cell: +27 81 717 9293
Physics Researcher
Dr. Samkelo Ngongo – Nelson Mandela University (South Campus)