Mawande Ncamane
Johannesburg
Summary
A Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.
Work History
Internship Student
QuantifyYourFuture
01.2021 - 02.2021
- A hands on quantitative problem-solving experience with exposure to real-world issues, ranging from credit scoring to sentiment judgement, faced by the South African banking sector.
- Built in depth Machine Learning models for each franchise
- Reported back to and collaborated with seniors regarding best practices and implementation
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
- Supported with creating project automation materials to promote sales.
Education
Qualification - Software Engineering
10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
2022
Skills
- Python
- C
- HTML/CSS
- Data Modeling
- JavaScript
- Machine Learning
- ES6
- Reactjs
- SSL Certificates
- MySQL
- ES6
Accomplishments
FNB DataQuest Finalist 2021
- Powered by FNB, its first ever DataQuest initiative, I participated in a data science event focused on solving the problem of credit default prediction for a bank's customers. As a contestant, I developed a solution that ranked me in the top 22 of solutions. Using my expertise in data science, I analyzed the bank's customer data to identify patterns and key features that could predict the likelihood of credit default. My solution included a machine learning model that provided accurate predictions and insights that could be used by the bank to minimize risks and improve credit decision-making processes. Overall, it was an exciting and challenging event that allowed me to showcase my skills and learn from other data science candidates from other universities.
Projects (see GitHub)
Casino Card Slot Machine (Feb 2023)
- A terminal based virtual slot machine where players declare an amount of 'imaginary' money and pull a lever to spin the reels. The game will then display a set of three or more spinning reels with various symbols on them, and players would win based on the combination of symbols that appear on the reels. All counters and necessary cash amounts are read as well
- Various challenges as far as logic were encountered in designing this game, but none more so than the odds to winning, where I had to ensure some degree of fairness, or balance between person and 'random computer' to enhance engagement.
Naughts and Crosses (July 2022)
- Classic naughts and crosses playable between you and another human player with the chance to meet me in a special game if you win enough times! This project makes use primarily of Python's quite useful list data structure in an interesting way, for visuals.
BlackJack 21 (May 2021)
- 21 or Bust! The famous Blackjack 21 game which incorporates all possibilities the real game does. This was the most enjoyable project, and has a feel of suspense to it with the use of the time\sleep module when awaiting me, the house, to reveal my hand and see whether you won. (YES! You play against the computer version of Mawande!)
Monopoly (Terminopoly) (April 2021)
- The most in depth and detailed project I've done to date, yourself and up to 3 more friends can play the famous board game, Monopoly. This, along with all the other projects makes use of the random library for the dice and other elements, but a few more other libraries for computational purposes, because yes, this one was a real mouthful! You can buy,sell, or even exchange properties.. Remember to tread carefully however, because when you're bankrupt, you're out! It was completed in 4 days total at a hackathon I attended and is probably my proudest project to date!
AirBnb Clone (June 2023) **
** - to be completed as part of ALX Curriculum as we progress, ALX SE programme (Jan 2023 - Oct 2023)
Timeline
Internship Student - QuantifyYourFuture
01.2021 - 02.2021
ALX Africa (Holberton School) - Qualification, Software Engineering
University of Free State - Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
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