Tariro Siphatisiwe Shumbayaonda

TARIRO SIPHATISIWE SHUMBAYAONDA Kajang, Malaysia | - |-| www.linkedin.com/in/tariro-shumbayaonda-a/ EDUCATION Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur​ Diploma In Information Technology (IT) - 3.84GPA ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Malaysia 2026 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Alpha and Omega Advent Ministries​ ​ Mentor and Content Creator​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Harare, Zimbabwe 08/19 - 01/24 ●​ Empowered a diverse group of women (ages 40-70) through weekly tech-skills training, fostering a more tech-savvy generation. ●​ Developed and delivered engaging educational content for over 20 children on online platforms, achieving an impressive 80% engagement rate. Produced over 100 pieces of high-quality content. ●​ Pioneered a playful learning system for children, utilising engaging visual content and integrating art and music to Deep Analytics (PVT) (LTD)​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Harare, Zimbabwe Data Scientist​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ August 2022– July 2023 ●​ Cleaned and Analysed Data reducing errors in the final machine learning models by up to 15%. ●​ Documented processes and workflows for a cross-functional team of more than 8 people, and ensured all milestones were achieved within expected results which improved the project efficiency. ●​ Created interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, enabling stakeholders to gain real-time insights into key performance indicators, impacting business decisions by 20%. Project A ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Developed a time-efficient and accessible ASD screening model using machine learning to aid healthcare professionals and individuals in identifying potential cases for further evaluation.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ●​ Utilized machine learning algorithms (e.g., Support Vector Machines, Random Forests) to analyze data and identify patterns indicative of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. ●​ Implemented data pre-processing techniques (e.g., handling missing values, normalization) and feature engineering to prepare data for model training. ●​ Achieved 90% accuracy in identifying potential ASD cases, demonstrating the model's effectiveness as a screening tool. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Student Administration & Management Division ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Malaysia Facilitator​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ June 2024 ●​ Facilitated engaging ice-breaking games for a group of 20 new students, promoting interaction and building a foundation for a supportive learning community. ●​ Led a comprehensive campus tour for 20 new students, providing them with a clear understanding of university resources, facilities, and key academic buildings, empowering them to navigate their new environment with confidence. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SKILLS: Data Analytics, Python, Data Visualisation, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Excel Powerpoint, OTHER EDUCATION: Certification in Java Software Engineering INTERESTS: podcasts (Diary of a CEO), Creating Tiktok content, crocheting, reading.