Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Languages
Hobbies and interests
References
Certification
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Khwezi Sawuli

Gqeberha

Summary

Junior Data Scientist with beginner-level expertise. I am currently working as a Forensic Analyst with experience in evidence recovery, serving at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Gqeberha. Previous roles include Biology Tutor at Brainly, where effective tutoring and problem-solving skills were honed, and Education Assistant for the Department of Education, managing laboratory operations and supporting student learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forensic Analyst

Forensic Services
Gqeberha, South Africa
06.2022 - Current

Evidence Recovery

  • Preliminary testing of exhibits is conducted to identify biological specimens, such as hair, skin cells, saliva, blood, and semen.
  • Cutting out exhibit areas containing identified biological specimens and packaging them.
  • Case file compilation and administration.

Sample Preparation

  • Identification of Samples with the highest evidential value.
  • Preparation of selected samples for DNA Isolation.
  • Packaging of the samples.
  • Capturing of samples using the Strlab computer software.
  • Administration and handing over samples to the DNA Isolation sub-section.

Forensic Awareness

  • Coordination with our various clients and affected groups to hold presentations and interventions.
  • Booking of accommodation for Forensic awareness presenters, including myself.
  • Presenting and teaching Forensic Laboratory work to our clients, such as detectives, LCRC, Vispol members, prosecutors, medical doctors, and so forth.
  • Presenting and teaching Forensic work to affected groups, such as the community and school kids.
  • Compilation of Forensic Awareness Intervention Report.

LatinHire Biology Tutor

Brainly
Remote, South Africa
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Tutored and taught biology to international K-12 high school learners through the Brainly online education platform.
  • Assisted learners with their biology assignments and projects.
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with the learners.
  • Identified learning problems and helped the learners arrive at various solutions to the problems.
  • Assisted learners in using critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and apply solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education Assistant

Department of Education
Buffalo City
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed the laboratory of the high school I was placed at.
  • Tutored Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12 science subjects.
  • Supported pupil learning through one-to-one sessions and small group activities, adapting to individual needs.
  • Organised educational materials and resources, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Supported teachers in planning engaging learning activities for individual pupils and groups.
  • Provided one-to-one support for students requiring additional assistance in specific subject areas.
  • Invigilated exams.

Education

Advanced Certificate - Data Science

International Business Machines Skills Developer
Coursera, Online
01-2026

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BS - Molecular Biology

Rhodes University
Grahamstown, EC
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - BS - Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Fort Hare
Alice, EC
01.2017

Skills

  • Leading
  • Strategic
  • Analytic
  • Fast Learner
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude AI
  • Managing
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Planning & coordinating
  • Business acumen
  • Web scraping
  • Data Wrangling
  • SQL Literate
  • Pandas, NumPy, SciPy
  • Python programming
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Folium
  • Plots & Charts creation
  • Dashboard Generation
  • Presentation & Reporting

Projects

  • Development of a sexual crimes docket covering letter for the Eastern Cape Family Violence, Child Protection & Sexual Offences (FCS) unit of the SAPS, and Implementation of the covering minute in the Eastern Cape SAPS region.
  • Extraction of historical financial data from multiple sources using Python libraries & web scraping techniques, and visualization & analysis of the data to identify patterns and trends using Python libraries.

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Xhosa
Proficient
C2

Hobbies and interests

  • Finance
  • Business
  • Swimming
  • Game Hunting
  • Weight-lifting
  • Sport-shooting

References

* Mr Zingisile Namba

0839753355

* Mr Richard Friskin

0609146331

* Dr Michael Nyoni

0842222666

Certification

  • Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Timeline

Forensic Analyst

Forensic Services
06.2022 - Current

LatinHire Biology Tutor

Brainly
11.2021 - 01.2022

Education Assistant

Department of Education
08.2018 - 01.2019

Advanced Certificate - Data Science

International Business Machines Skills Developer

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BS - Molecular Biology

Rhodes University

Bachelor of Science - BS - Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Fort Hare
Khwezi Sawuli