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Lecturer II - Department of Computing and Informatics, School of Natural and Applied Sciences

The University of Zambia

Lecturer (B) - School of Computer Science and IT

University of Edenberg

Taught CSE111 - Introduction to Information Technology, CSE113 - Computer Architecture and Organization, CSE114 - Programming with Python, CSE122 - Object-Oriented Programming with C++, CSE124 - Operating Systems and CSE125 - Data Structures and Algorithms. Held the role of Program Coordinator for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs under the School of Computer Science & IT.

Part-time Lecturer - School of Computing, Technology and Applied Sciences

ZCAS Univerisity

Taught Cyber Security Operations (CIT4351) to full-time, part-time, and distance students (21). Organised and conducted laboratory sessions to familiarise students with commonly used tools in cybersecurity. Taught Component and Connection Security (CIT3362) and IoT Fundamentals: IoT Security (CIT3352) to full-time, part-time, and distance students (18).

Application Developer

EQUIP

Assisted in developing the Project SEARCH application on the Android platform. Worked closely with personnel in Boston to analyse data, interpret analysis, and incorporate changes into the app. Worked with Dimagi to ensure smooth integration between the CommCare and SEARCH applications.

Researcher/Application Developer

Project SEARCH (Boston University and University of Zambia)

Worked with a multi-disciplinary team from Boston University and the University of Zambia to develop and refine a biometric tool targeting infants. Conducted tests on the longitudinal ear dataset to demonstrate application performance with growth as a factor. Formulated experiments to benchmark the performance of the matching algorithm. Authored a paper on the growth study results.

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Zambia

Computer Science

• Supervisors: Dr. Jackson Phiri & Dr. Mayumbo Nyirenda
• Topic: Automation of the Grain Purchasing Process for Zambia's Food Reserve Agency
• Research area: ICT4D and Remote Sensing

Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering)

University of Zambia

Computer Science

• Introduction to Chemistry 1
• Cells and Molecules 1
• Introductory Physics 1
• Mathematical Methods 1
• Introduction to Chemistry 2
• Cells and Molecules 2
• Introductory Physics 2
• Mathematical Methods 2
• Introduction to Programming
• Introduction to Computer Systems
• Introduction to Operating Systems
• Mathematical Methods 3
• Programming 2
• Mathematical Methods 4
• Fundamentals of Computer Architecture
• Introduction to Databases and File Systems
• Programming Languages Design & Implementation
• Algorithm and Complexity
• Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
• Advanced Databases
• Software Engineering
• IT Project Management
• Data Communication & Networks
• Graphics and Visual Computing
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Numerical Analysis
• Distributed Systems
• Multimedia and Human Computer Interactions

IEEE International Joint Conference of Biometrics (IJCB) — Best Poster Award

IEEE International Joint Conference of Biometrics (IJCB)

Our paper on 'Age-constrained Ear Recognition: The EICZA Dataset and SASE Baseline Model' won one of the Best Poster Awards at the IEEE International Joint Conference of Biometrics (IJCB) held in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Best Graduating Male Student in the School of Natural Sciences

University of Zambia

This award recognizes the best performing graduating male student in the School of Natural Sciences of the University of Zambia.

Dean's Prize - Best Overall Third-Year Student

University of Zambia

This award recognizes the best performing third-year student in the School of Natural Sciences of the University of Zambia.