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Kawele Shaba

@kaweleshaba

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Computer Science professional focused on Project Management and IT.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and teamwork.

I am a dedicated Computer Science professional with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Zambia. With a strong foundation in IT and project management, I have successfully contributed to various projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to scope. My experience as a Project Officer at Copperbelt University and Project Support Officer at Atlas Mara Zambia has honed my skills in coordinating project requirements, conducting User Acceptance Testing, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to problem-solving. I have a proven track record of formulating security requirements, testing newly developed systems, and documenting vulnerabilities. My ability to engage stakeholders and prepare detailed progress reports has been instrumental in driving project success. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my organizational and communication skills to foster collaboration and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Officer

Copperbelt University ICT Business and Innovation Centre

Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Managed project delivery ensuring adherence to scope and security requirements. Conducted testing of new programs and systems, documenting vulnerabilities and overseeing monitoring and evaluation.

Project Management Vulnerability Assessment Testing Documentation Monitoring

Project Support Officer

Atlas Mara Zambia

Apr 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Assisted in planning and implementing IT projects, ensuring compliance with requirements and scope. Managed project documentation and stakeholder communication, while maintaining project budgets and timelines.

Project Planning Requirements Gathering Stakeholder Engagement Budget Management User Acceptance Testing

Software Developer and Business Systems Junior Consultant

Lusaka Systems Studio

Feb 2019 - Apr 2019 (2 months)

Developed software solutions and provided consulting services for business systems, contributing to various IT projects.

Software Development Business Systems IT Consulting Programming System Integration

Software Developer Intern

Lusaka Systems Studio

Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 (2 months)

Gained hands-on experience in software development, contributing to projects and learning best practices in coding and system design.

Software Development Coding System Design Team Collaboration Agile Methodologies

Project Management Officer

Info Century Solutions

Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 (3 months)

Oversaw project management processes, ensuring projects were delivered on time and met quality standards.

Project Management Quality Assurance Time Management Risk Assessment Communication

Application Developer Intern

Bongo Hive

Dec 2016 - Jun 2017 (6 months)

Assisted in the development of applications, gaining valuable experience in coding and project collaboration.

Application Development Coding Team Collaboration Software Testing Problem Solving

IT Intern

Computer Centre - University of Zambia

Sep 2014 - Jan 2015 (4 months)

Provided IT support and assistance, gaining foundational experience in information technology operations.

IT Support Troubleshooting Customer Service Networking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Zambia

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2012 - 2017

Obtained Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on various aspects of computer science including programming, systems analysis, and project management.