Vimbai Mhuta

General Info

What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen host company?

I would want to participate on an ongoing project as one of the team members with assigned tasks. Working on my tasks and delivering towards the winning goal of finishing the project on time, within budget and delivering quality work will be my valuable contribution to my TechWomen host company.

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. Leadership skills.
2. Advanced softwares and technologies.
3. Effective communication and understanding Finances.

Mentorship Characteristic

• Have exposure to the company culture
• Visit an office or attend a site-visit
• Participate in a skills-building course, either provided by my mentor’s company or identify a free resource online
• Focus on leadership skills building
• Have exposure to specialized industry techniques

Ideal Company Type

A company that manufactures, develops the product, and sells it.

Additional Technical Skills

I have learn softwares such as AutoCAD, Tekla, Prokon, Revit and Tedds. I can now do bending schedules using Microsoft excel. Through my career development I have learned to use PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Reliable
2. Outgoing
3. Assertive

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

It will enhance my leadership skills and equip me with new technologies for doing business.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

I will focus more on training my community to save energy, waste management, water treatment systems, and live in a community free of undermining the community development.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

11

Primary Professional Focus

• Civil, water or environmental specialist
• Design or CAD
• Managing technical employees

Education History