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Farai Mupfuti

@faraimupfuti

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Data Analyst with ML expertise, cloud solutions, analytics experience, and IT infrastructure skills.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek meaningful challenges and growth opportunities in collaborative environments. I value innovation, learning culture, clear communication, and supportive leadership. Work-life balance, flexibility, and fair compensation are important. I want project ownership, cross-functional teamwork, mentorship opportunities, and alignment with company mission and values.

Professional Background

Current Focus: Azure-certified Data Scientist specializing in machine learning, predictive analytics, and cloud-based data solutions with expertise in the Microsoft Azure platform.

Certifications & Education

Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (2025): Certified in designing and implementing data science solutions on Azure, demonstrating expertise in cloud-based ML workflows.

Bachelor's Degree: Catholic University of Zimbabwe (2010-2014) - Specialized in Information Systems and Business Management, providing a strong foundation in both technical and business domains.

Additional Training: Amazon Web Services with focus on Cloud design and architecture, showing multi-cloud platform expertise.

Professional Experience

Innovent South Africa: Managed critical IT infrastructure including Windows/Linux servers, network systems, and cloud environments. Achieved 99.5% uptime across production systems while supporting 200+ end users. Implemented automation through scripting and led system upgrades and disaster recovery planning.

Qrent Zimbabwe: Administered enterprise IT infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments, established security frameworks, and streamlined operations through automation. Developed business continuity strategies while maintaining cybersecurity standards.

Jairos Jiri Association: Managed organizational IT infrastructure, provided technical support, implemented cybersecurity protocols, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize technology solutions.

Core Expertise

Machine Learning & AI: Full-stack data science capabilities from data preprocessing to model deployment and monitoring
Cloud Platforms: Specialized in Microsoft Azure with additional AWS experience
Data Analytics: Predictive analytics and business intelligence solutions
Infrastructure Management: Enterprise-level system administration and cloud architecture
Automation: Scripting and process optimization
Security: Cybersecurity protocols and compliance management

Career Interests

I am particularly interested in combining their strong IT infrastructure background with advanced data science capabilities, focusing on scalable ML solutions in cloud environments. They're actively seeking opportunities in data science projects, machine learning implementations, and Azure cloud solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

System Administrator

innovent south africa

Feb 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years 4 months)

IT Infrastructure Management
Managed Windows/Linux servers, networks & cloud systems with 99.5% uptime. Automated tasks via scripting, supported 200+ users, led upgrades & disaster recovery. Ensured security compliance through system monitoring, troubleshooting, user account management & security protocol implementation across production environments.

Azure Zapier UI Path UiPath Robotic Enterprise Framework (ReFramework)SQL Networking

System Administrator

Qrent Zimbabwe

Jan 2017 - Feb 2022 (5 years 1 month)

IT Infrastructure Management
Administered Windows/Linux servers, networks & cloud platforms achieving 99.5% uptime. Streamlined operations through automation, served 200+ users, executed system upgrades & disaster recovery plans. Maintained security standards via continuous monitoring, troubleshooting & user access controls.

SQL WordPress Networking Azure Disaster Recovery Linux Administration Active Directory

IT Officer

Jairos Jiri Association

Jan 2014 - Feb 2017 (3 years 1 month)

managing organization's technology infrastructure including servers, networks, and systems. Ensure system reliability, implement security protocols, provide technical support to users, maintain hardware/software, oversee data backup and recovery, manage user accounts and access controls, troubleshoot technical issues, and plan technology upgrades to support business operations efficiently.