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Namakau Chikonde

@namakauchikonde

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Aspiring industrial engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to apply my analytical skills in a dynamic environment, fostering growth and innovation.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering at the University of Pretoria, where I have developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking and system optimization. My academic journey has equipped me with the skills to identify inefficiencies in various processes, making me a valuable asset in any field.

In my final year project, I focused on optimizing safety stock calculations for a beverage factory, utilizing machine learning in Python for demand forecasting. This experience not only honed my technical skills but also taught me the importance of resourcefulness in overcoming data limitations. I am driven and motivated, always striving to achieve my goals and contribute positively to my team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Cleaning & Analytical Assistant

Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Pretoria

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Performed data cleaning and wrangling tasks, including sorting and cleaning data using Python. Utilized Power BI for analytics and visualization to present insights from the data.

Data Cleaning Data Wrangling Python Power BI Power Query Data Analysis Data Visualization R SPSS

Clerical Worker

Makassociatesconsulting

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Responsible for converting hardcopy documents, such as invoices, into digital format. Organized and managed various office files and documentation, ensuring efficient record-keeping.

Microsoft Office Excel Word PowerPoint Document Management Data Entry File Organization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Activities and societies: Briefly belonged to a VIP team under the title “Health Systems”. Began, as a team, the foundation work for the main project which was to help improve basic processes in hospitals and overall patient care. The main tasks completed were the application for ethical approval and the design of basic systems to help improve healthcare in hospitals.

Pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Gained skills in analytical thinking and identifying inefficiencies in systems and processes.