Shingai Shamu
@shingaishamu
Machine Learning Engineer specializing in performance-driven web applications.
What I'm looking for
As a Machine Learning Engineer with a focus on performance and maintainability, I thrive on integrating various system components into connected web applications. My experience spans across multiple roles, including backend engineering and data science, where I have developed impactful solutions for both startups and established institutions like CBZ Bank, the largest banking institute in Zimbabwe.
Throughout my career, I have been instrumental in creating analytics dashboards, developing end-to-end systems for Kickstarter management, and mentoring junior developers. My passion for technology drives me to transform the latest digital innovations into user-friendly applications, ensuring that they are not only functional but also enjoyable for everyday users.
In addition to my technical skills, I am an aspiring writer and blogger, which allows me to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively. I am committed to continuous learning and sharing knowledge, as evidenced by my training sessions for teams at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe. I am eager to contribute to projects that challenge me and allow me to grow in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Machine Learning Engineer
CBZ Bank
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Part of the inaugural Data Science Department at CBZ Bank, responsible for developing analytics dashboards, mentoring junior developers, and spearheading the development of a GIS system for property tracking. Designed and deployed an ETL server for data transfer between restricted servers and cloud solutions.
Backend Engineer
Funkin' Crew
Dec 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Responsible for the end-to-end development of the Kickstarter management system for Funkin' Crew, managing close to 60 thousand backers. Also contributed to the development of in-game online services for the popular game Friday Night Funkin.
Open Source API Integrations Engineer
Shipyard
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 (3 months)
Engaged in a 3-month contract to grow and standardize a library of open source integration templates. Developed CLI blueprints in Python to interact with various vendor APIs and contributed to open source projects.
Data Science Consultant
Deep Analytics
Jul 2019 - Feb 2020 (7 months)
Conducted consulting and training for Econet Wireless, focusing on chatbot development and data science projects. Assisted in creating and deploying social media chatbots and provided tutorials on API services using Flask.
Personal Project Developer
Self Employed
Apr 2019 - Apr 2019 (0 months)
Developed a personal project called StockWarz, a stock trading simulation for the Zimbabwe stock exchange. Created a data crawler and designed a lightweight UI for mobile users.
Software Developer
Chartered Systems Integration
Dec 2018 - Mar 2019 (3 months)
Worked on the Zimra Online Payments Portal project, creating and integrating APIs for tax payments. Optimized system performance for high traffic loads.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Zimbabwe Open University
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
2019 -
A part-time degree programme that deals with creating the latest techniques and technologies in requirements analysis, design, construction, testing, implementation, and evolution of software systems. Also includes designing system architectures and scaling enterprise applications.
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2015 - 2018
A full-time degree programme that provided the theoretical and mathematical as well as the design and structure of computer systems including web development (backend and frontend development), algorithms, computer graphics (OpenGL), networking, computer security and various programming languages.
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Software and tools used professionally
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