General Info
Professional Track
- Green Technology and Sustainability
Renewable Energy
Country
ZimbabweAreas of Expertise
- Renewable Energy
- Engineering, Electrical
- Engineering, Systems
Professional Interests
- Solar power
- Power systems
- Energy management
Designing Tomorrow, one watt at a time.
What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen mentorship?
My most valuable contribution to my TechWomen mentorship lies in my ability to merge technical expertise with a passion for sustainability, driving innovation in renewable energy solutions. I can offer insights into challenges in optimizing project efficiency and financial modeling for renewable projects. Coming from a different cultural background, I provide a unique perspective that breaks biases and fosters diversity in problem-solving and technological advancement. By sharing my experiences, skills and determination, I aim to energize discussions, stimulate collaboration, and catalyze positive change within the mentor's team and beyond.
The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship
- Gain insights into various renewable energy business models, understand their scalability and learn to prepare scalable project templates and standardized processes for streamlined project development and deployment.
- Utilize different design software, methodologies and standards to optimize the layout, sizing and configuration of solar systems, ensuring maximum energy yield and safety while exploring innovative design techniques and emerging technologies.
- Develop proficiency in advanced financial modelling approaches and software tools for renewable energy projects, optimizing project economics, maximizing ROI and exploring innovative financing mechanisms and risk management strategies.
Mentorship Characteristic
- Attend company meetings
- Visit an office or attend a site-visit
- Identify workshops or certificate programs to further my learning after the program has ended
- Focus on technical skills building
- Identify a short-term project I can work on at the partnering company
Ideal Company Type
My ideal mentor match would be within a company that is developing and operating renewable energy systems. The company should be focused on innovation and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on scalability, efficiency and financial viability of renewable energy projects. Ideally, the company would have a collaborative and inclusive culture that values continuous learning, diversity and environmental stewardship. I hope to learn from a mentor with extensive experience in the industry, a track record of successful leadership, project development and operational excellence, as well as strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to share knowledge and insights.
What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?
- Driven
- Adaptable
- Analytical
What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?
I anticipate the mentorship will provide invaluable insights into navigating the intricacies of the global energy landscape, providing a broader knowledge base, accelerating my understanding of industry nuances, inspirit innovative thinking and facilitate networking opportunities with key energy players. This will create avenues for fresh opportunities, partnerships and collaborative ventures. Together, we can pioneer sustainable solutions, shaping a resilient energy future while advancing my career trajectory towards leadership in renewable energy development and operations.
After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?
I envision leveraging my TechWomen experience and network to mitigate the impact of energy poverty and power reliability challenges in my country. Zimbabwe faces a critical situation due to constraints in power generation and escalating demand, which has affected the stability and development of various sectors, disproportionately affecting women and girls and widening the gender gap in education and professional opportunities. I plan to focus on empowering communities to solve their own energy challenges at a grassroots level. I believe that by equipping them with the skills to build and manage renewable energy solutions, we can cultivate transformative change.
Work History
Years of Full-time Work Experience
7Primary Professional Focus
- Energy, renewable technology or green technology
- Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees
- Technical project and program manager
Current/Most Recent Job
- Title and Company: Renewables Engineer, Zuva Petroleum Private Limited
- Direct Reports: None
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Dates: May 1, 2024 –
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Responsibilities:
Formulate and execute renewable energy strategies; Design and implement solar projects, including load and shading analyses; Supervise contractors to ensure quality control and compliance with safety standards.
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Skills:
Project management to coordinate and oversee projects; Financial modeling for solar projects to maximize efficiency and return on investment; Complex problem-solving to address technical challenges and enhance sustainability.
Job #2
- Title and Company: Engineering Planner, Zuva Petroleum Private Limited
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Dates: October 7, 2019 – May 1, 2024
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Responsibilities:
Develop and implement Engineering strategies to achieve organizational goals while managing operational and capital expenditure budgets; Create, update, and audit maintenance processes and standard operating procedures, while maintaining equipment asset registers and improving team efficiency and customer service; Perform root cause analysis, generate and implement maintenance plans, and engage and train contractors to ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.
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Skills:
Planning and organization; Communication, reporting and stakeholder management; Critical analysis and complex problem solving
Job #3
- Title and Company: Planning Engineer, Zimbabwe Power Company
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Munyati, Zimbabwe
- Dates: November 7, 2018 – October 7, 2019
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Responsibilities:
Develop and execute maintenance objectives, and plan, coordinate, and monitor all projects, maintenance plans, and plant outages to meet production, budget and safety goals; Create and manage project and departmental operational and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring efficient use of financial resources and availability of critical spares; Conduct data analytics on equipment performance and condition monitoring to propose reliability improvements, supervise project teams and contractors, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Skills:
Planning and team coordination; Project Management; Machinery design, installation, commissioning and maintenance
Education History
Institution #1
- Institution: University of Zimbabwe
- Degree Awarded: Master's
- Major: Renewable Energy
- Minor:
- Location: Zimbabwe
- Completion Date: June 1, 2021
Institution #2
- Institution: University of Zimbabwe
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor's
- Major: Electrical Engineering
- Minor:
- Location: Zimbabwe
- Completion Date: June 1, 2016
