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Nyasha Zishiri

@nyashazishiri

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Junior software developer with a strong interest in backend development and low level systems.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

I am a dedicated BScHons Computer Science graduate from the University of Stellenbosch, with a strong foundation in programming and software development. My academic journey has equipped me with a diverse skill set, including proficiency in Python, Java, and various frameworks such as Flask and FastAPI. I have a keen interest in software development, which I have explored through hands-on projects and hackathons.

My commitment to continuous learning is evident in my personal projects, such as developing a research management system and a plugin for an open-source streaming platform, both of which showcase my ability to integrate complex technologies and deliver user-centric solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Final Year Honours Project

University of Stellenbosch

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024 (8 months)

A web application, which aimed to facilitate research tasks and
organize text corpora using unsupervised learning techniques such as TF-IDF, Latent Dirichlet Allocation, and bibliometric analysis. This involved scraping academic research sites for articles and metadata, analyzing them using Natural Language
Processing, and presenting insights to researchers through an interactive dashboard.

Python SQLite Scrapy Natural Language Processing Data Analysis Web Development fastAPI SQLAlchemy OpenAPI Dash Plotly.Js Machine Learning

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MAL-Stremio Addon (Stremio Plugin)

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Open Source Community

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023 (5 months)

Developed a plugin for an open source streaming platform that integrates user watchlists from MyAnimeList, managing user data with MongoDB and deploying via CI/CD. Currently having over 5000+ users interacting with it and serving over 10k+ requests daily.

Python Flask MongoDB REST APIs HTML CSS JavaScript CI CD Vercel Unit Testing MongoDB Atlas Mongo RESTful Web Services

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Toy Programming Language

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Personal Project

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)

Currently developing an esoteric programming language, implementing an tree-walk interpreter and experimenting with syntax and semantics, using unit testing for development.

Python Git Linux Unit Testing Software Development Problem Solving TDD Test Driven Development

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Emulator Developer

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Personal Project

Dec 2024 - Present (7 months)

Developed a CHIP-8 emulator in C, focusing on replicating the architecture and functionality of the 1970s virtual machine, ensuring compatibility with classic games.

Emulator Software Architecture Game Development Problem Solving C

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Stellenbosch

BSc Honours, Computer Science

2024 - 2024

Pursuing a BSc Honours in Computer Science with relevant coursework in Vulnerability Discovery and Exploitation (Cybersecurity), Software Construction, Data Science, Functional Programming, and Computer Vision.

University of Stellenbosch

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2019 - 2023

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with relevant coursework including Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Cloud & Web Programming, Program Design, Computer Networks, Concurrency, Computability & Automata Theory.