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MITHEEL RAMDAW

Data Scientist

Summary

I am a dynamic, motivated and resourceful individual who adds value and is seeking an opportunity to turn my passion into a career.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Data Scientist

MischoolMzanzi Pty (Ltd)
01.2025 - Current
  • Spearheaded the design and implementation of AI and machine learning models to predict student performance, utilizing advanced ML libraries such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and XGBoost, resulting in enhanced diagnostic accuracy and personalized learning pathways.
  • Optimized data ingestion and processing workflows by automating the pipeline from Google Sheets, ensuring seamless integration and real-time updates of student data into the database (SQLite) for streamlined analytics.
  • Leveraged the power of databases to manage and query large-scale student datasets, ensuring data integrity and consistency across various academic reports.
  • Built predictive models for year-end performance projections and real-time solutions, improving educational outcomes by offering targeted insights to educators and students alike.
  • Utilized advanced analytics tools and visualization libraries (such as Plotly and Matplotlib) to generate actionable insights, helping stakeholders make data-driven decisions in curriculum development.
  • Integrated machine learning models into production systems with Django and FastAPI, ensuring scalability, performance, and accessibility across desktop and mobile devices.
  • Mentored junior data scientists and engineers, promoting a collaborative learning environment and driving innovation in AI and machine learning solutions.
  • Streamlined data collection and analysis by automating the integration of multiple data sources, including Google Sheets, and using custom scripts to minimize manual intervention and reduce errors.

Junior Backend Python Developer

MischoolMzanzi Pty (Ltd)
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in website development, supporting design, and aiding in application implementation
  • Contributed to the development of an integrated Learning Management System (LMS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system scheduled to launch in May 2024
  • Helped introduce CRM system features enabling parents to track student progress and manage accounts online, aiming to reduce expenditure and losses by 15% to 43%, and increase profits by 10% to 17%
  • Participated in designing and implementing an interactive LMS featuring real-time analytics for student proficiency, enhancing tutor and learner (end-user) efficiency and experience
  • Assisted in developing AI-powered features including a solution checker and a year-end mark projection tool
  • Supported the team in ensuring accessibility across desktop and mobile devices
  • Supported aligning developments with a teaching and tutoring philosophy, utilizing Bootstrap, Django, MySQL, HTML, CSS, NumPy, Plotly, JavaScript, React.js, and REST API

Intern Web Development

MischoolMzanzi Pty (Ltd)
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with web frontend development, gaining foundational experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Supported the design and implementation of user interfaces, ensuring responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility
  • Collaborated with senior developers to integrate frontend components with backend services
  • Participated in debugging and troubleshooting issues to enhance website performance and user experience
  • Helped manage and update the company's database, ensuring data integrity and security
  • Contributed to the development of interactive web elements to improve user engagement
  • Assisted in writing and maintaining documentation for code and development processes

Education

Bachelor of Science Honours - Information Technology

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
01.2022 - 12.2024

Higher Certificate - Marketing

IMM
01.2021 - 12.2021

National Senior Certificate - Bachelors Pass

Edenglen High School
01.2016 - 12.2020

Skills

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Data Engineering
  • Python
  • Django
  • FastAPI
  • PostgresSQL
  • Streamlit

Accomplishments

  • 1st Place Microsoft AI Hackathon, Bryanston
  • 1st Place National Growth Ten Website Hackathon, Bryanston


  • Top achiever Semester 1, 3rd year, 90%, Richfield, 01/01/24 - 07/31/24
  • Top achiever 2nd year, 92%, Richfield, 01/01/23 - 07/31/23
  • Top achiever 1st year, 92%, Richfield, 01/01/22 - 12/31/22

Timeline

Data Scientist

MischoolMzanzi Pty (Ltd)
01.2025 - Current

Junior Backend Python Developer

MischoolMzanzi Pty (Ltd)
06.2023 - 01.2025

Intern Web Development

MischoolMzanzi Pty (Ltd)
06.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
01.2022 - 12.2024

Higher Certificate - Marketing

IMM
01.2021 - 12.2021

National Senior Certificate - Bachelors Pass

Edenglen High School
01.2016 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science Honours - Information Technology

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
MITHEEL RAMDAWData Scientist