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Tinashe Erwin Vhurumuku

Johannesburg,South Africa

Summary

Aeronautical Engineer | Engineering Consultant

Consulting Engineer with a unique blend of AI/ML, data science, and advanced modelling expertise, renowned for innovative, data-driven problem-solving. I excel at transcending traditional engineering boundaries to deliver tailored solutions across multiple domains, including trade compliance and sports analytics. With a proven track record in designing scalable, robust systems, I ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance while leveraging advanced technologies such as AWS cloud services and real-time data pipelines. My multidisciplinary approach enables me to transform complex challenges into strategic opportunities, driving continuous improvement and aligning technical innovations with overarching business objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering consultant

BITE (Remote)
Massachusetts,United States
09.2022 - Current
  • Developing and deploying AI models for trade compliance, enhancing regulatory oversight, and mitigating risks.
  • Engineering design-based solutions for efficient data handling and automated screening of potential bad actors in trade.
  • Designing and maintaining comprehensive ETL pipelines utilizing MongoDB, SQL, and other technologies to ensure seamless data integration and accuracy.
  • Leveraging my aeronautical engineering expertise to continuously integrate technical precision with trade compliance and accounting frameworks.
  • Conducting detailed risk assessments and performance analyses to drive continuous improvement in compliance protocols.

Data Scientist

Athstat (Remote)
United States
01.2022 - 03.2025
  • Spearheading the end-to-end design, optimization, and maintenance of intricate ETL data pipelines for sports data engineering
  • Developing, fine-tuning, and deploying advanced sports prediction models, consistently improving their accuracy
  • Conducting extensive big data analysis, utilizing a powerful tech stack that encompassed PySpark, pandas, TensorFlow, and SQL
  • Efficiently managing complex Spark jobs on AWS-EMR, ensuring the streamlined processing of large datasets
  • Leading the implementation of OpenSearch and ElasticSearch solutions, thereby facilitating advanced data retrieval capabilities
  • Delving into in-depth research and application of cutting-edge machine learning techniques, enhancing the realm of sports analytics
  • Producing comprehensive and actionable sports analytics reports for our esteemed clients, facilitating data-driven decision-making processes
  • Creating predictive models tailored for the dynamic world of sports
  • Executing Spark jobs with utmost efficiency on Amazon EC2 instances
  • Contributing significantly to the design and implementation of HTML templates for automated reports
  • Collaborating in the creation and management of MongoDB databases and the design of PostgreSQL databases, establishing a robust foundation for data storage and retrieval
  • Leading AI model generation efforts, leveraging the latest advancements in artificial intelligence to gain a competitive edge in sports analytics

Notable Projects:

  • Provided expert consulting with the England Women’s National Rugby Team, delivering data-driven strategies for performance improvement.
  • Served as the data lead on developing a comprehensive sports database, creating an innovative fantasy sports app, and managing large-scale data integration and analytics.

Technology Lead

Ktizma (Remote)
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2020 - 03.2025


  • Architected web applications and data pipelines, including digitalization of the World Economic Congress
  • Implemented ERP software (ERPNext) for individual clients and small enterprises
  • Developed Python scripts, object-oriented programs, and backend systems
  • Provided expert business consulting in the industrial engineering sector
  • Lead technology strategy and innovation initiatives, aligning technology with business goals
  • Oversaw the development of scalable software solutions, optimizing efficiency
  • Managed cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and developers
  • Evaluated emerging technologies and recommended adoption for business growth
  • Ensured data security, privacy, and compliance with industry standards


Aeronautical Engineer

Freelancer
, Worldwide
01.2016 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: Freelancer
  • Leveraged CFD analysis to optimize wind turbine blade designs for startups
  • Created sophisticated 6DOF aircraft models using AVL, Matlab, Simulink, and Python
  • Designed and analyzed drones, fixed-wing, and rotary-wing aircraft
  • Performed flight dynamics analysis, stability analysis, and control system design
  • Developed C++ and C code for drones and implemented Computer Vision for drone control
  • Utilized Airsim, ROS, Gazebo, and TensorFlow to enhance drone capabilities

Education

Aeronautical Engineering - Aircraft Design

University of Witwatersrand
02.2012 - 09.2019

Aeronautical Engineering - Robotics, Data Science, and Control Systems Engineering

University of Witwatersrand
06.2024 -

Skills

    Consulting Engineer Expertise

  • Multidisciplinary Consulting: Leveraging a unique blend of AI/ML, data science, and aeronautical engineering expertise to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions tailored to client needs
  • Technical & Business Integration: Advising on the intersection of engineering, trade compliance, and accounting through robust data analysis, predictive modeling, and risk assessments
  • Strategic Solution Design: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable systems, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
  • Client-Focused Innovation: Utilizing advanced technologies (eg, AWS cloud services, real-time data pipelines, and full-stack web development) to support and enhance client business strategies
  • Continuous Improvement: Driving iterative enhancements in systems and processes to align technical innovations with strategic business objectives in accounting and compliance

  • Aeronautical Engineering & Design

  • Aircraft Design & Engineering: Utilizing core aeronautical principles to deliver high-quality design solutions and engineering projects
  • Matlab & Simulink: Running detailed simulations and performance analyses
  • Autodesk Inventor & Fusion 360: Creating precise CAD models and prototypes to validate design concepts
  • ANSYS (FEM & CFD): Conducting rigorous finite element and computational fluid dynamics analyses for engineering assessments

  • AI/ML & Data Science Expertise (SME)

  • Subject Matter Expert in AI/ML: Leading the research, development, and deployment of innovative AI models and machine learning algorithms to solve complex, cross-domain challenges
  • Data Science Leadership: Applied advanced analytics and predictive modeling techniques to drive strategic insights in sports and trade compliance

  • Programming, Web Development, & Data Analysis

  • Python (OOP): Building and deploying robust AI/ML models and data-driven applications with frameworks like TensorFlow
  • Nodejs Full Stack: Designing and implementing end-to-end web applications, integrating front-end and back-end technologies for dynamic user experiences
  • PySpark: Processing and analyzing large-scale datasets for advanced data science insights
  • SQL (PostgreSQL) & MongoDB: Managing relational and NoSQL databases to support dynamic reporting, analytics, and accounting solutions
  • C: crafting performance-critical solutions and embedded systems (including Arduino projects) to integrate hardware with software

  • Cloud & Data Engineering

  • AWS (EC2, S3, EMR): Leveraging scalable cloud services for compute, storage, and big data processing
  • Kafka: Facilitating real-time data streaming and robust pipeline integrations
  • OpenSearch/ElasticSearch: Deploying advanced search and retrieval systems for enhanced data analytics
  • Linux & Windows OS: Operating proficiently across multiple environments
  • Git & GitHub: Managing version control and ensuring smooth collaborative development

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Affiliations

  • Chess
  • Classical Piano

Referees

Name: Robert Reid
Title: Associate Professor
Department: School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering
Institution: University of the Witwatersrand
Role: Mentor & Instructor
Email: Robert.Reid@wits.ac.za
ORCiD: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6187-4455


Name: Chioniso Kuchwa-Dube 

Title: Senior Lecturer 

Institution: University of the Witwatersrand

Role: Instructor & MSc Supervisor

Phone: 0117177025 Email: Chioniso.Kuchwa-Dube@wits.ac.za


Name: Thobeka Chirengede 

Title: HR at Athstat

Role: HR 

Institution: Athstat 

Email: thobeka.chirengende@athstat.com


Name: Thariq Kara
Title: Co-Founder, CEO – BITE Data
Institution: BITE Data
Affiliation: Duke University
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Email: thariq@nuborders.com


Timeline

Aeronautical Engineering - Robotics, Data Science, and Control Systems Engineering

University of Witwatersrand
06.2024 -

Engineering consultant

BITE (Remote)
09.2022 - Current

Data Scientist

Athstat (Remote)
01.2022 - 03.2025

Technology Lead

Ktizma (Remote)
01.2020 - 03.2025

Aeronautical Engineer

Freelancer
01.2016 - 03.2025

Aeronautical Engineering - Aircraft Design

University of Witwatersrand
02.2012 - 09.2019
Tinashe Erwin Vhurumuku