nandipha mfenyana

forensic analyst

About

Being able to be a person who strives for growth in all aspects of her life, taking in each lesson learned through hardwork and hardships erespective of origin, makes life fulfilling. I've come to appreciate more out of my experiences no matter how minute they might seem, making me want to discover more of my capabilities that are yet not explored. Exposure to Forensics through my current employment as a Forensic Analyst has moulded me into a strategic thinker, problem solver , capable data analyst, mentor and trainer . I'm able to contribute positively to fellow colleages by exchanging skills and experiences learned over the years and able to interact with different personalities in different platforms. Being able to conceptualise an idea and bringing it to life is a skill I learned as a researcher while pursuing my post graduate studies and have come to use it in my career presently. In the years of experience gained while working in the Forensic environment you learn that it's crucial to be selfless as you work for the people who can't help themselves.

Country

south africa

City

cape town

Industry

biotechnology

Skill

molecular biology, biochemistry, dna, microbiology, forensic analysis, pcr, biotechnology, dna extraction, analytical chemistry, science, life sciences, dna sequencing, lifesciences, chemistry, gel electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, capillary electrophoresis, data analysis

Experience

laboratory demonstrator and assistant

university of the free state

2003-3 - 2007-11 · 4 yrs 9 mos

I was involved in demonstrating laboratory procedures to undergraduate students in the department of Microbiology,Biochemistry and Biotechnology and also assisting in setting up the labs for practicals and marking of students tests.

forensic analyst

forensic science laboratory

2008-6 - Present · 18 yrs 4 mos

I'm a forensic analyst at the Forensic Science Laboratory(FSL),working under the SAPS.My work involves examination of crime scene exhibits by extracting,amplifying and analysing DNA found in the exhibits.I had been invoved in the training of new analyst recruits, was the teamleader of the electrophoresis lab and have now moved to DNA Casework as a status reporting officer..

Education

maria louw senior secondary school

1996-1 - 2000-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

I was a student leader, a sports captain and involved in a number of other student activities like writing for the school's newspaper in the sports, arts and culture division and anything to uplift us as students at that time. Activities and Societies: I was one of the top athletes in my time there, did cross country,played tennis, table tennis,volleyball. Was a representative in camping excursions that were organized by the Dept of Education. Was also involved in anything to uplift my community through my school and did anything that was active when i had time.

university of the free state

molecular biology

2001-1 - 2007-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

I was a researcher in the establishment of cultivation techniques for avian viruses, also was involved in the possible cultivation of a Psittacine Adenovirus. Activities and Societies: Was a very active individual with having played Volleyball for the varsity for a while,tennis and table tennis in my free time in order to keep fit. Participated in most of the student's fun activities during my varsity period.