Experience

Technology Innovation Agency

• South Africa
• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Portfolio Manager: Industrial Biotechnology

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  The role involves the development and management of a portfolio of Industrial Biotechnology innovation projects from proof of concept with plans to move from one Technology Readiness Level to the next towards full commercialisation. Duties include:• Managing and monitoring the timeous disbursement of funding to ensure optimal operation of technology and innovation projects.• Identifying new funding opportunities to raise additional income from third party investors.• Managing repayment obligations that projects have.• Assisting to develop divisional budgets and forecasts.• Monitoring and tracking financial performance against budget (for operations and projects). Show less

• Senior Research Scientist

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2020

  Core duties:1. Overseeing the operations of the Diagnostics unit of the Bioprocessing Platform2. Providing support to Bioprocessing projects as well3. Development of commercially viable products and processes4. Assisting with operational matters at the Platform5. Mentoring and training of interns and junior staff5. Stakeholder management

• Research Scientist

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2017

  Core duties:1. Technical leadership to projects/experiments (previously at the Bioprocessing unit of the Bioprocessing Platform and presently at the Diagnostics unit)2. Development of commercially viable products and processesProject Leadership:• Production of antibodies against a malaria antigen• Liquid spawn cultivation and cryopreservation of edible mushrooms• Production of lysine by batch and fed-batch fermentation• Microbiological contract services

• Biotechnologist (Bioprocessing Platform)

  • Apr 2010 - Sep 2013

  Core duties:1. Laboratory Facilitation2. Development of commercially viable products and processes.3. Training and mentoring of internsProject Experience:1. Production of enzymes that act as digestive aids (2009-2013)2. Production of baker’s yeast (2008-2009)3. Development of biological control products, i.e. biopesticides (2007-2008)



LIFElab

• Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

• Platform Technician/Biotechnologist

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2010



Durban University of Technology

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technician (Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology)

  • Jan 2005 - Sep 2007

  Core duties:1. Maintenance of a fully functional laboratory so that all student practicals were undertaken in a disciplined and effective manner.2. Training and mentoring of Work Integrated Learners.

• Technical Assistant

  • Sep 2003 - Dec 2004

  Core duty:1. Preparing for and conducting various undergraduate student practicals.



uMngeni-uThukela Water

• South Africa
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• In-service Trainee

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Core duty: 1. Microbiological analysis of potable water, rivers, dams and sewage. Core duty: 1. Microbiological analysis of potable water, rivers, dams and sewage.