Full name(s) and surname: Gabriella Nxumalo

Position: Entrepreneur and Extraction Process Engineer.

What contribution do you see yourself making to the Young Professionals Council and the SAIMM? :

I am a multi-faceted individual and can contribute to the three working groups. I have working experience as an engineer, I founded two companies, one in the education sector where we provide educational support as well as one in the digital solutions sector; I am involved with the daily operations of both companies.

I am keen on bringing my skills and experiences to serve in the SAIMM Young Professionals Council.

Interactions/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):

I am a SAIMM student member from 2013 and have attended some events including the 2015 AGM and the 2016 hydrometallurgy conference.

Qualifications:

BSc metallurgical engineering, Wits (2015)

MSc metallurgical engineering, Wits (Candidate)

Brief career history:

Director - Nxtecro (Business solutions and digital agency) and at Tutors For Knowledge (Present)
Junior Process engineer – 2016