Nkosikhona Makubo
DATA ANALYST INTERN
Summary
Highly motivated and analytical final year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology student at North-West University, set to graduate in December 2024. Passionate about data science, software development, and have a proven track record as an exceptional programmer. Thrive in tackling complex challenges with a keen eye for detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIELD TRIALS ENGINEER INTERN
MULTICHOICE GROUP
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted on-site testing of HD Zappers and Explora decoders, along with their respective software, as part of an internship at MultiChoice Group
- Ensured operational functionality and identified/addressed decoder errors by logging them and studying them for resolution
- Engaged in automation tasks, including software version testing using image recognition and other tools.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
MEDI-TRAK
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Spearheaded the development of "Medi-Trak" a mobile application designed for efficient and secure storage of patient details and records in hospitals
- Acquired valuable skills in software development, business requirements, android GUI development, Java, data structures, front-end development, Android Studio, SQLite, and SQL databases.
APPLICATION DEVELOPER
SHIFT-IT
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed the application "Shift-It" in Kotlin, employing the rot-13 algorithm text encryption and decryption
- Acquired a lot of API knowledge while incorporating "ShiftIt" with other text-based apps like WhatsApp
- Gained proficiency in android development with Android Studio.
GAME DEVELOPER
CRYPTOCURRENCY GAME
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Created a fun and educational game centered around teaching cryptocurrency basics, achieving an "A-" grade
- Utilized object-oriented programming, enhanced development methodologies and expanded knowledge in Graphical User Interface (HCI)
- Learned more about redundancy reduction through functions and classes.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology -
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - 04.2024
Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Data Mining & Acquisition
Machine Learning
Web Development
Statistical Model Building
Data Science
Communication
Adaptability/Flexibility
Problem-Solving Abilities
Time Management
Collaboration & Teamwork
Certification
Python For Data Science IBM
Timeline
Python For Data Science IBM
03-2024
FIELD TRIALS ENGINEER INTERN
MULTICHOICE GROUP
12.2023 - 02.2024
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
MEDI-TRAK
07.2023 - 11.2023
GAME DEVELOPER
CRYPTOCURRENCY GAME
07.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology -
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - 04.2024
APPLICATION DEVELOPER
SHIFT-IT
06.2020 - 08.2023