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arshad hussain

@arshadhussain1

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I blend software development, data analysis, and process optimization to build practical tools.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an early-career role where I can apply data analysis and software development to automate reporting, improve business processes, and collaborate with teams to deliver measurable outcomes.

I’m passionate about software development, data analysis, and process optimization, and I thrive on turning ideas into reality. My experience combines hands-on technical work with stakeholder-focused analysis, so I can both build solutions and explain impact clearly.

At the University of Cape Town, I supported research as a Research Assistant at the Artificial Intelligence Research Unit (AIRU), where I performed qualitative analysis of STGNNs models for traffic prediction. I also served as a Computer Science Tutor for over 100 first- and final-year students, strengthening my technical communication through targeted feedback, debugging support, and reinforcement of best practices.

As a Business Analyst Intern, I used BPMN modeling and root-cause analysis to identify inefficiencies in a consultant search process and quantify errors. I designed and built a functional prototype for consultant selection and management using Python and Streamlit, then proposed a TO-BE process integrating with Sage and Maconomy to cut selection time to under 30 minutes and reduce error rate to below 5%; I also developed reporting dashboards to track KPI performance. My honours project further complements this by applying deep learning and visualization—using PyTorch, Unity, and Python—to uncover insights beyond standard metrics in traffic forecasting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Assistant

University of Cape Town

Nov 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 month)

Qualitatively analyzed STGNN models used for traffic predictions within UCT’s Artificial Intelligence Research Unit (AIRU). Delivered model-performance insights to support ongoing research.

Spatial Temporal Graph Neural Networks STGNNs Qualitative Research Model Evaluation Python Research Support

Computer Science Tutor

University of Cape Town

Feb 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Provided tutoring support for 100+ first- and final-year Computer Science students by delivering targeted feedback, debugging assistance, and reinforcing software development best practices.

Debugging Code Review Practical Programming Instruction Software Best Practices Technical Communication Collaboration

Business Analyst Intern

EPI-USE

Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 (3 months)

Conducted BPMN-based AS-IS analysis and root-cause investigation, identifying a 2–3 hour manual consultant search process with a 15% error rate. Built a Python/Streamlit prototype and designed a TO-BE process integrating Sage and Maconomy to reduce selection time to under 30 minutes and errors to under 5%.

Business Analysis Root Cause Analysis Process Mapping Python Streamlit ERP Integration Stakeholder Management Reporting

Business Analyst Intern

Village Health

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 (3 months)

Collaborated with Village Health to design and implement a community-driven awareness campaign on zoonotic diseases, improving health literacy in informal settlements. Developed educational content (school presentations and children’s storybooks) that could reach 500+ students using design thinking and project management.

Community Outreach Health Literacy Zoonotic Disease Design Thinking Project Management Workshop Facilitation Educational Content Development Stakeholder Engagement Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Computer Science

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Data Visualization, Games Design, CyberSecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Functional programming.

BSc Honours specialising in Computer Science at the University of Cape Town, with an expected graduation in March 2026.

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Business Computing

2022 - 2024

Grade: GPA: 74.83

Activities and societies: Dean’s Merit List (2022, 2023, 2024); Golden Key nominee.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business Computing at the University of Cape Town (2022–2024). Earned a GPA of 74.83 and received Dean’s Merit List recognition (2022, 2023, 2024) and a Golden Key nomination.