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My professional journey has led me to software development/consulting, academically my background in statistics and mathematics.

I use this blog as a platform to try improve my writing skills and delve into a broad array of subjects, both technical and non-technical.

I am dev trying to grow and I hope to to get access to potential mentors and continually growth through this. Most of what is here is just my notes and often is a work in progress, I would love to meet anyone to mentor me.

  • Name: Thamu Mnyulwa
  • Residence: South Africa
  • E-mail: thamumnyulwa@gmail.com
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What I do
Software Development
Experience writing modern software, with the aim of following best practices.
Data Science
Building models, writing, creating, wrangling and cleaning data.
MLOPS
Experience putting models into production using GCP based stack.
Cloud Computing
I have worked in a cloud only enviroment for the past 2 years. I am passionate about cloud computing and hope to continue developing my skills in this area.
Experience
2022 - Present
Machine Learning Engineer and Data Scientist - Spatialedge
I am currently an MLE and data scientist at Spatialedge. I feel fortunate to have this job as its allowed me to work and learn from more experienced team members. Through this I have gotten exposure to working in finance, agriculture and retail. I also appreciate the mentorship of my fellow team members. I have been able to learn a lot from them and I hope to continue to do so.
Education
2020-2023
MSc in Applied Mathematics - SU
Thesis in the area of stochastics studying the stochastic area
2019
Honours degree in Statistics
Courses: Data mining,
2015-2018
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics and Investment management
Courses: Statistics, Mathematics, Investment management, Economics, Accounting, Finance
Design Skills
  • Software Design
    70%
  • Cloud
    60%
  • Cloud GCP
    60%
  • Cloud AWS
    30%
Programming Skills
  • Python
    90%
    90%
  • R
    70%
    70%
  • SQL
    80%
    80%
  • Bash + YAML
    80%
    80%
  • Angular / JavaScript
    85%
    85%
  • Mathematica
    50%
    50%
  • C++
    60%
    60%
Industry exposure
  • Agile framework
  • Data Science in teams
  • Productionizing models
  • Maintaining models in production
  • Modern software design principles
  • Cloud based development
  • Data Engineering
  • Communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Languages Skills
  • English
    100%
  • French
    40%
  • Xhosa
    60%
  • Shona
    100%
Pesonal Interests
Training
I enjoy going to the gym and running (albait slowly) with friends.
Toastmasters
Communication is important. I am a member and secretary of the Toastmasters club in my area. I hope to continue to grow in this area.
Kitchen Warrior
I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.
Music
I have a broad playlist and enjoy listening to music.
Purpose of website: To learn and share

Thank you for joining me on this adventure.