Key strengths and competencies • A versatile and forward-thinking Senior Chemist and Analytical Laboratory Expert on hydrometallurgical operations.• Possess proven expertise in Laboratory commissioning and laboratory management.• Experience as Quality manager, QA/QC Officer, and Internal auditor on QMS Systems.• IT systems application Software for Laboratory Management and PC driven Instrumentation.• Certifications as Internal Auditor, on ISO 9001:2015 QMS systems, and ISO/IEC 17025 reg.• Latest Expat job as Chief Chemist Technical Services at Ambatovy Nickel Project Madagascar.• Hidrometallurgy on a diversified portfolio of commodities. PGMs, gold, copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium, and others.• Laboratory Management for HWF fuel certification and waste to energy conversion processes.• Project design, development, and deployment in hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy.• Expertise in PGMs separation and purification processes by SX, IX and MRT technology.• High throughput Sample Prep and Fire Assay Laboratory (design, installation, operation).Key Achievements (latest expat Job)• Successful technology transfer for Laboratory Services at Ambatovy Nickel Project Madagascar.• Analytical Laboratory commissioning and ramp-up to steady stage, much earlier than Plant Site.• Optimized to better than 95% Uptime for Analytical Laboratory Services.• Project deployment for Siemens SIMATIC IT Systems.• Developed high-performance teams for Laboratory and Operations chemists.• Participate in cost effective initiatives for the development and optimization of process sample matrix.• Participated in the migration to a virtual server environment for Analytical Laboratories.• Lead learning processes implementation with the assistance of international SME experts.• Proven safety records and firm attitude to enforce compliance for the entire team and contractors.• Participated and improved online intranet learning system solutions.• Technology transfer to Malagasy nationals, transforming them into SME beyond the scope.• Consistent collaboration with areas in the company not included in my job description.•Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance plan implementation for the entire analytical Laboratory Instrumentation, equipments, and PC's.• Mastering English, and a fair level of French and Malagasy language while working in the country.