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Mcebisi  Mdlongwa

Mcebisi Mdlongwa

Data Scientist
Johannesburg

Summary

Data Scientist familiar with gathering, cleaning and organizing data for use by technical and non-technical users. Advanced understanding of statistical, algebraic and other analytical techniques. Highly organized, motivated and diligent with significant background in Data-Science and Business Analytics. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Data-Science position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Software Developer

Digified
Johannesburg
02.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
  • Carried out tests to identify, report and repair bugs and glitches.
  • Teamed on planned tests and time-sensitive ad hoc requests.
  • Developed efficient technical solutions to resolve wide range of business problems.
  • Assisted team with development of web-based applications in Agile environment.
  • Designed reusable and reliable code for use within distributed cloud environments.
  • Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
  • Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
  • Analyzed work to generate logic for new systems, procedures and tests.
  • Designed and developed analytical data structures.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
  • Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
  • Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.

Math and Programming Tutor

Minatty Education Centre
Johannesburg
02.2017 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.

Math Teacher

Germiston High School
Johannesburg
02.2018 - 09.2020

Math Teacher

Ekurhuleni West College
Johannesburg
02.2009 - 09.2017
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Education

Bsc In Computing - Software Development

University of South Africa
South Africa
09.2021 - Current

Oracle Certified Associate - Java Programming

Oracle University
08.2020 - 04.2021

PGP In Datascience And Business Analytics - Data Processing

University of Texas
United States Of America
01.2023 - 08.2023

Skills

    Programming (Java, C, Python, Javascript)

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Projects

Trade&Ahead Course: Unsupervised Learning

Analyze the stocks data, grouping the stocks based on the attributes provided, and sharing insights about the characteristics of each group.


ReneWind Course: Model Tuning

"ReneWind" is a company working on improving the machinery/processes involved in the production of wind energy using machine learning and has collected data of generator failure of wind turbines using sensors. The objective is to build various classification models, tune them and find the best one that will help identify failures so that the generator could be repaired before failing/breaking and the overall maintenance cost of the generators can be brought down.


EasyVisa Course: Ensemble Techniques

Analyze the data of Visa applicants, build a predictive model to facilitate the process of visa approvals, and based on important factors that significantly influence the Visa status recommend a suitable profile for the applicants for whom the visa should be certified or denied.


INN Hotels Course: Supervised Learning - Classification

Analyze the data of INN Hotels to find which factors have a high influence on booking cancellations, build a predictive model that can predict which booking is going to be canceled in advance, and help in formulating profitable policies for cancellations and refunds.


ReCell Course: Supervised Learning - Foundations

Analyze the used devices dataset, build a model which will help develop a dynamic pricing strategy for used and refurbished devices, and identify factors that significantly influence the price.


E-news Express Project Course: Business Statistics

This project used statistical analysis, a/b testing, and visualization to decide whether the new landing page of an online news portal (E-news Express) is effective enough to gather new subscribers or not. The simulated dataset has certain important metrics such as converted status and time spent on the page that will help to conclude the effectiveness of the new landing page. Apart from that, the dependence of conversion on the preferred language will also be analyzed in this project.


FoodHub Order Analysis using Python Course: Python - Foundations

The food aggregator company has stored the data of the different orders made by the registered customers in their online portal. They want to analyze the data to draw some actionable insights for the business. Suppose you are hired as a Data Scientist in this company and the Data Science team has shared some of the key questions that need to be answered. Perform the data analysis to find answers to these questions that will help the company to improve the business.

References:

Mr P. Sibanda CEO at Digified Group +27 73 839 6920

Ms Terablance Acting Principal at Ekurhuleni West College -+2711 905 3562

Ms Gooisen Princial at Germiston High -+27 82 554 5615

Timeline

PGP In Datascience And Business Analytics - Data Processing

University of Texas
01.2023 - 08.2023

Bsc In Computing - Software Development

University of South Africa
09.2021 - Current

Software Developer

Digified
02.2021 - Current

Oracle Certified Associate - Java Programming

Oracle University
08.2020 - 04.2021

Math Teacher

Germiston High School
02.2018 - 09.2020

Math and Programming Tutor

Minatty Education Centre
02.2017 - 01.2021

Math Teacher

Ekurhuleni West College
02.2009 - 09.2017
Mcebisi Mdlongwa Data Scientist