Nomfundo Luyanda Mtiyane
BSc Computer Science And Statistics
Durban
Summary
I am experienced with more than 8+ programming languages and analytics, I also help students understand complex material quickly and easily as a Tutor, successfully improving student academic performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Tutor
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
07.2024 - 11.2024
- COMP 304: Artificial Intelligence
- Tutored artificial intelligence, covering machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and practical applications using Java, C++, and Python
Tutor
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2024 - 06.2024
- STAT 130: Introduction to Statistics
- Provided guidance on statistical methods and data analysis using Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation, visualization, and basic statistical functions
Tutor
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2023 - 06.2023
- COMP 313: Computer Systems
- Assisted with understanding computer architecture and system-level programming using Linux, including shell scripting and system utilities
Tutor
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
07.2022 - 12.2022
- COMP 102: Object-Oriented Programming
- Supported students in mastering object-oriented programming principles with Java, focusing on class design, inheritance, and polymorphism
Tutor (Comp 100)
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2022 - 06.2022
- COMP 100: Introduction to Programming
- Guided students in fundamental programming concepts and techniques using Python
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Statistics
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL
Durban, South Africa12-2024
WELABASHA HIGH SCHOL - SCIENCE
WELABASHA HIGH SCHOL
Skills
- Python
- JAVA
- JAVASCRIPT
- C programming
- C#
- LINUX
- SAS
- R
- SQL
- HTML
- CSS
- GENSTAT
- ANGULAR
Relevant coursework and projects
- Coin Sorting Puzzle Solver (COMP304 Project)
Implemented and analyzed search algorithms (DFS, BFS, Greedy, A*) to solve a coin sorting puzzle using Python. Designed an admissible heuristic for A* and demonstrated its efficiency in finding optimal solutions with significantly fewer steps compared to other methods. - Task Assignment Optimizer using Genetic Algorithm (COMP304 Project)
Developed a Genetic Algorithm to optimize task-person assignments for maximum performance. Implemented multiple fitness functions, two-point crossover, mutation, and user-selectable selection methods (Roulette, Tournament, Rank), with configurable generation limits for convergence control.
Certification
ALX FOUNDATION PROGRAM
Timeline
Tutor
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
07.2024 - 11.2024
Tutor
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2024 - 06.2024
Tutor
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2023 - 06.2023
Tutor
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
07.2022 - 12.2022
Tutor (Comp 100)
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2022 - 06.2022
WELABASHA HIGH SCHOL - SCIENCE
WELABASHA HIGH SCHOL
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Statistics
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL
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