Thokozani User
@thokozaniuser
Aspiring data scientist focused on analytics for educational impact.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an aspiring data scientist with a strong foundation in problem-solving, analytics, and education-focused technology projects. I combine technical training with a passion for improving access to quality learning in underserved communities.
I have hands-on experience designing and implementing a database system using SQL, creating ERDs, queries, and full documentation, and I have completed coursework in data analytics essentials and digital literacy.
I completed the AWS Generative AI Nanodegree (Udacity) and gained practical experience training models and prototyping AI applications for education and business solutions. I have actively contributed to volunteer projects researching digital learning challenges and building offline and digital prototypes for inclusive education.
I bring strong communication and customer-facing experience from retail work, along with collaborative project experience through ALX, PLP, and FNB App Academy. I am eager to apply data visualization, dashboarding, and data storytelling skills to drive impact-focused analytics initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales & Support Assistant
Cash Converters
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Delivered customer service, handled cash transactions, refunds and exchanges accurately, and resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
Database Developer
Personal Project
Designed and implemented a relational database system using SQL, created ERDs, authored queries and full documentation to support data integrity and reporting.
UDGenerative AI Learner
Completed hands-on projects with AWS generative AI services, trained models and built prototype AI applications exploring educational and business use cases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ALX Africa
Certificate, Data Science
Activities and societies: Project work focused on education-focused technology and data analytics.
In-progress training covering data science fundamentals, professional skills, project-based learning, and ethics in machine learning and AI.
Power Learn Project (PLP)
Specialization Certificate, Software Development
Activities and societies: Practical Python development projects.
In-progress software development program with a specialization in Python development and applied projects.
CACisco Networking Academy
Certificate, Data Analytics
Activities and societies: Completed Cisco Data Analytics Essentials certification.
Completed coursework in data analytics essentials and digital literacy through the Cisco Networking Academy.
UDUdacity
Nanodegree, Generative AI
Activities and societies: Built prototype AI applications and explored AI applications for education and business.
Completed the AWS Generative AI Nanodegree with hands-on experience training models and building prototype AI applications.
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