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Dzinaishe Mpini

@dzinaishempini

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Research-driven AI engineer specializing in ML, CV, and NLP.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply ML, CV, and NLP to deploy real-world AI solutions, collaborate on research-led projects, and grow in an innovative, impact-focused academic or industry team.

I am a research-driven AI engineer and lecturer with experience in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and software engineering. I design and teach undergraduate modules, supervise final-year research projects, and contribute to university-funded AI initiatives, combining practical development experience with academic research.

My work includes leading AI projects such as an LLM-based upskilling recommendation platform and a vision-transformer poultry disease detection system, securing competitive research grants and co-authoring multiple peer-reviewed publications. I prioritize building deployable intelligent solutions for engineering, agriculture, and healthcare.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lecturer (Computer Science)

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Midlands State University

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Designing and teaching undergraduate modules in Machine Learning, Data Structures & Algorithms, Simulation and Modelling, and Programming; supervising final-year AI research projects and contributing to university-funded AI projects that include job recommendation and poultry disease detection systems.

Machine Learning Python Teaching Curriculum Design Computer Vision NLP TensorFlow PyTorch

Software Developer

BlackCon Digital

Jul 2022 - Feb 2023 (7 months)

Worked on full-stack software development delivering web and backend solutions across projects, applying software engineering best practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy production systems.

Full Stack Developer PHP JavaScript Python SQL Git Docker Web Development API Design

Web Developer

AgVal Networks

Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Developed web applications and front-end interfaces to support agricultural tech initiatives, improving web performance and user experience for platform users.

Web Development JavaScript CSS HTML PHP Performance Optimization Git

Software Developer

Techzim

May 2020 - Dec 2020 (7 months)

Contributed to software development projects delivering backend features and integrations for digital platforms, applying data processing and engineering techniques.

Backend Development Python SQL APIs Data Processing Git Linux Software Testing

ICT Officer

Inclusive Financial Services

Feb 2019 - Jan 2020 (11 months)

Managed ICT operations, supported internal systems and software, and maintained infrastructure to ensure reliable service delivery across the organisation.

IT Support Systems Administration Networking SQL Git Troubleshooting Linux Documentation

Health Information Intern

Gweru Provincial Hospital

Jan 2017 - Nov 2017 (10 months)

Supported health information management, contributing to data collection and digital record processes to improve information workflows in clinical settings.

Data Collection SQL Healthcare IT Data Entry Reporting Python Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Midlands State University

Post Graduate Diploma, Tertiary Education

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Involved in module design and undergraduate teaching.

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education supporting teaching practice and curriculum delivery in higher education.

University of Zimbabwe

Master of Science, Mechatronics & Artificial Intelligence

Activities and societies: Co-authored peer-reviewed publications; participated in university-funded AI projects and served on the ICT Committee.

Completed an MSc in Mechatronics & Artificial Intelligence with teaching and research responsibilities in AI-related modules and supervision of student projects.