Rufaro Chimedu

Rufaro Chimedu is a professional in the field of food safety and quality, currently serving as a Technical Compliance Coordinator at Kepak Group since April 2023. Previously, Rufaro held the position of Senior Quality Control Technician at Blenders Mayonnaises & Sauces from November 2019 to April 2023 and served as a Quality Coordinator at BRITVIC PLC between March and November 2019. Additional experience includes a role as a Research Assistant at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in June to July 2018, focusing on enhanced farm biosecurity and HACCP interventions, and a Practical Demonstrator position at the University of Zimbabwe in 2017. Rufaro began the professional journey as a Quality Assurance Intern at Innscor Franchising Zimbabwe from August 2014 to August 2015. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Food Safety & Risk Analysis from University College Dublin (2017-2018) and an Honours degree in Food Science & Technology from the University of Zimbabwe (2012-2016).