CURRICULUM VITAE
NHAMO MDZINGWA
Highlights of School & University Career
• Attended Greenfield Primary School, 1988 - 1994
• Attended Milton High School, 1997 - 2000
• Attained good Advanced Level results 2000
• Attending Rhodes University, 2005 to date
• Tutoring first-year Computer Science 2005
• Developing Personal Skills e.g. communication, teamwork and leadership.
Compiled, drafted and produced by Nhamo Mdzingwa: September 2005
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
Name: Nhamo Mark
Surname: Mdzingwa
Telephone Number: 0729455051
Email Address: [email protected]
Born: 22 February 1982, Bulawayo
Age: 23 years
Gender: Male
Identity Number: 08 – 756048 – S – 53
Driver’s licence: Code B [60920000065X]
Language Proficiency: English – Excellent
Zulu – Excellent Xhosa – Fair
Health: Excellent
ACADEMIC PROFILE
School Education
Senior Schools: Petra High School, Bulawayo, 1995 – 1997
Milton High School, Bulawayo, 1997 – 2000
School Certificates: Cambridge Ordinary Level Certificate, 1998 Cambridge Advanced Level Certificate, 2000
CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED LEVEL CERTIFICATE
Subjects Grade Symbol
Mathematics Higher Grade A
Chemistry Higher Grade B
Physics Higher Grade C
School Activities and Achievements
Having attended two different high schools has exposed me to various cultures, different
academic and social structures. My achievements at Milton High School included the following:
School Awards:
1. Best student in Physics, Milton High 2000 2. Best student in Mathematics, Milton High 2000 3. Good A’Level results (2000)
University Education
University: University of Fort Hare
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) 2002 – 2004
Major Subjects: Computer Science, Mathematical Statistics, Geographic Information Systems
Year Subjects Passed Code Percentage Grade 2002 Introduction to Computers & Computing CSC111 93 Distinction
Introduction to Numerical Mathematics MNU 111 86 Distinction Introduction to Programming concepts CSC 112 94 Distinction Elementary computer programming CSC 121 97 Distinction
Physical Chemistry 1 CHE 115 88 Distinction
Basic Chemistry Concepts CHE 121 94 Distinction Markov chains, linear prog, Games theory MNU 121 92 Distinction Error analysis, non-linear equations MNU 122 89 Distinction A theoretical integral Calculus MAT 121 79 Distinction A theoretical differential Calculus MAT 111 78 Distinction
2003 Advanced Computer Programming CSC 211 97 Distinction Computer Architecture and Organisation CSC 212 90 Distinction Data Structures and algorithms CSC 223 94 Distinction Introduction to mathematical statistics A STM 211 83 Distinction Database management and design CSC 224 78 Distinction Introduction to Mathematical Statistics B STM 221 86 Distinction Map work and geographical info sys GIS 211 72 Pass
Functionality of G.I.S GIS 221 73 Pass
2004 Object oriented programming CSC 313 96 Distinction GIS analysis and spatial modelling GIS 311 76 Distinction
Applications in GIS GIS 321 80 Distinction
Advanced Mathematical Statistics A STM 311 73 Pass Advanced Mathematical Statistics B STM 321 72 Pass
Operating systems CSC 312 67 Pass
Introduction to computer networks CSC 323 72 Pass
Software engineering CSC 324 73 Pass
University: Rhodes University
Degree: Bachelor of Science Honours (Computer
Science) 2005
(one year degree to be completed at the end of 2005)
Year Subjects Code Percentage Grade
2005 Audio Engineering Enterprise Java
Distributed & Parallel Processing Networks
Security
Software Internship
Real-time multimedia and communication in packet networks
Research Project: The project title is: Data Mining with Oracle 10g using Clustering and Classification Algorithms. The main objective of the project is to investigate two types of algorithms available in Oracle 10g for data mining. Apply the two algorithms to actual data.
Then, analyse the results and compare outcome in terms of accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness.
University Activities and Achievements
2005 • Received Honours Andrew Mellon Prestigious Scholarship in recognition of good results for 2004 to study at Rhodes University in 2005.
• Computer Science 101 Tutor 2004 • Computer Science Tutor, Fort Hare
• Awarded Second Best student in Advanced Mathematical Statistics, Fort Hare
• Awarded Second Best student in Object Oriented Programming, Fort Hare Awarded 2003 • Best student in Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, Fort Hare
• Chairman of the GIS society, Fort Hare 2003/2004
2002 • Awarded third best student in Introduction to Numerical mathematics, Fort Hare
• Awarded Second best student in Introduction to Programming concepts, Fort Hare
• Awarded Second best student in Physical Chemistry, Fort Hare
• Awarded Third best student in A theoretical approach to differential Calculus, Fort Hare
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
1. Playing Chess, Tennis and Soccer 2. Exercising, Jogging
3. Touring
The results for these subjects will be available at the end of 2005
WORK EXPERIENCE
Date Organisation Job Title
February 2005 - to date Rhodes University, Computer Science Department
Computer Science 101 tutor
February 2004- November 2004 University of Fort Hare, Computer Science Department
Computer Science 111 tutor
December 2004 - January 2005 Car trimmer & Upholsterers, Bulawayo Assistant Supervisor
December 2003 - January 2004 Car trimmer & Upholsterers, Bulawayo Assistant Supervisor
December 2001- January 2002 Car trimmer & Upholsterers, Bulawayo Assistant Supervisor
February 2001 - September 2001 Nkayi high School, Zimbabwe Temporary teacher
Having a family with a business, I have been exposed to business issues and challenges from an early age. Working at Car trimmer & Upholsterers involved going into industry with motor vehicle mechanics, panel beaters and upholsterers to provide services to customers. My task included customer relation management, employee development, and delivery of vehicles to customers. I gained experience in dealing with both customers and employees which I enjoyed as I got more responsible. This taught me planning skills, leadership and most importantly communication skills.
My experience as a tutor and temporary teacher gave me an insight of the cultural diversity and hence the ability to make better decisions when faced with various situations. In addition, my interpersonal, leadership and communication skills have also been enriched.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Programming Applications Programming Language Database Application Other Applications Database Programming C++ SQL Server 2000 Microsoft basic TNT MIPS Java Microsoft Access Networking Basic HTML Programming Visual basic 6.0 Oracle 9i Web design Visual studio .NET 2003/5 C# Oracle 10g SQL
Arc view Oracle data miner10g
CAREER OBJECTIVES
Upon graduating for a Bachelor of Science honours degree in Computer Science I seek an entry level in the IT world. Ideally, I would like my first job to expose me to all facets of the world of Information technology before taking on more responsibility with more experience.
ACADEMIC REFERENCES
1. Jim Chadwick
Computer Science Department University of Fort Hare
Fax: (040) 602 2464 Tel: (27) 0824423009 Email: [email protected]
2. Marinda De Plesis GIS Department University of Fort Hare Tel: (046) 622 4314
Email: [email protected]
3. Andrew Mandeya Statistics Department University of Fort Hare Tel: (040) 602 2162 Cell: (27) 082 769 9496 Email: [email protected]
4. John Ebden
Computer Science Department Rhodes University
Tel: (046) 62 23528 Cell: (27) 083 247 0123 Email: [email protected]
