MATLAB
One Colleen Montsho
Materials & Metallurgy
Summary
Analytical and adaptable engineering graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from BIUST and a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Botswana. Gained hands-on experience in mineral processing, process optimization, and materials characterization during an industrial attachment at Mupane Gold Mine. Proficient in data analytics and foundational machine learning, with expertise in utilizing modern tools such as simulation software and Power BI to address real-world engineering challenges. Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration, technical reporting, and design, poised to make valuable contributions in technical, operational, or data-driven roles.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Internship
Mupane Gold Mine
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Safety Investigation - Plant Interlocks
- Conducted an in-depth investigation of plant safety interlocks in critical sections.
- Identified system gaps contributing to operational hazards.
- Collaborated with plant engineers to implement new interlock logic for safer workflow. Resulted in improved compliance with plant safety protocols.
Internship
Mupane Gold Mine
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Process Optimization - Elution Section
- Reported daily plant performance to engineering supervisors.
- Analyzed operational inefficiencies in the gold recovery elution section.
- Recommended adjustments in flow rate, reagent dosing, and temperature profiles.
- Produced a technical report that contributed to improving elution efficiency by reducing downtime and increasing metal recovery.
- Participated in safety audits, production reporting, and daily shift reviews.
- Gained exposure to PLCs and SCADA systems and plant-wide data collection.
Education
Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
Botswana International University of Science & Technology
04.2001 -
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
University of Botswana
10-2009
Skills
Laboratory Techniques: Wet chemical analysis, recovery testing, process sampling
Software Tools: MATLAB, Origin, Microsoft Excel
Emerging Skills: Introductory Machine Learning, Data Analytics
Communication: Technical writing, proposal preparation, presentation delivery
Engineering Competence: Mineral processing, Failure investigation, Process design, simulation and process optimization
Research & Innovation: Experimental design, proposal writing, and IP awareness
Certification
Data Analytics for Beginners – Udemy
Affiliations
- WomEng Alumni – Graduate of the Women in Engineering Program, Southern Africa
- Women in Energy Botswana – Committee Member (Fundraising & Partnerships)
- Women in Engineering Botswana – Mini Committee Member (Education & Training)
- Women in Mining Botswana – Committee Member (Research & Development)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Internship
Mupane Gold Mine
02.2022 - 08.2022
Internship
Mupane Gold Mine
02.2022 - 08.2022
Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
Botswana International University of Science & Technology
04.2001 -
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
University of Botswana
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Origin
Excel
Power BI
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner (A1)