About

Detail-oriented and technically skilled Data Engineer with 9+ years of experience in data engineering, data infrastructure, and analytics across health tech, research, and NGO sectors. Currently working as a Data Systems Engineer on a BMGF-funded project at CeSHHAR Zimbabwe, where I lead the development of scalable data pipelines, optimize ELT processes, and maintain data warehouse infrastructure. Proficient in SQL, Python, Airflow, Snowflake, and modern cloud-based data tools. Passionate about building data systems that drive decision-making and operational insights. Open to remote/hybrid roles with relocation flexibility.

Skills

  • Teamwork
    9
  • Problem-Solving
    10
  • Creativity
    10
  • Leadership
    10
  • Python
    8
  • MySQL
    8
  • Java
    9
  • Software development
    9
  • Linux
    8
  • Data Engineering & ETL/ELT: Python
    8
  • Airflow
    8
  • Pand
    8
  • Data Warehousing: Snowflake
    6
  • IBM DB2
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  • PostgreSQL
    6
  • English
    10
  • Shona
    10

Experience

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Work experience
  • Developed organizational Data infrastructure( Warehouse & Data lake houses)
  • Designed and deployed scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support operational research.
  • Conducted source system analysis, data profiling, and quality assessments.
  • Developed automated pipelines using DBT, Airflow, Spark, Python and SQL for ingestion and transformation.
  • Maintained data warehouse systems supporting programmatic analytics and reporting.
  • Collaborated with MIS and program teams to support analytics and dashboarding needs.
  • Provided first-line support for data system issues and user troubleshooting.
  • Developed technical documentation and participated in system architecture reviews.

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Education
  • Certifications
  • IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate - IBM Data Warehouse Engineer Professional Certificate - Google Cloud Big Data & Machine Learning Fundamentals - IBM BI Dashboards with Cognos and Looker Studio - Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe – Research Ethics & GCP - (In Progress) IBM BI Analyst Certificate

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Work experience
  • January, 2024 - January, 2025
  • Fulltime
  • Developed geocoding system for Heat Center consortium.
  • Built and monitored ETL pipelines to clean and transform data from community-based studies.
  • Integrated geospatial APIs and Python ML tools for location extraction and harmonization.
  • Documented workflows and standard operating procedures for ETL and analytics pipelines.
  • Supported multi-country data teams with data wrangling and reporting needs.

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Work experience
  • January, 2023 - December, 2023
  • Fulltime
  • Developed data system for Community Led Monitoring(CLM) programs ( OneImpact and ODK Form collections)
  • Trained, users on CLM systems and data management.
  • Supported super users on troubleshooting, issues resolving and raising issues on CLM systems.
  • Migrated organizational data systems from legacy systems to cloud-based platforms (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Designed automated transformation scripts for structured and semi-structured data.
  • Created reusable dashboards and data dictionaries for field and technical teams.

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Work experience
  • Developed data migration pipeline for migrating ePMS data to EHR system , DHIS2 and DATIM .
  • Developed ETL pipelines linking national EHR with DHIS2 using REST APIs.
  • Developed HIV care and treatment reporting platforms using Power BI and Looker Studio.
  • Developed secure, scalable health data systems for over 500 facilities
  • Led the data migration project for legacy data to EHR system.
  • Supported users on data migration issues and system trainings.

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Education
  • 2.1 Pass
  • Machine learning
  • Big Data analysis ( Stata, R , Python)
  • Deep learning
  • Data warehousing
  • Data science
  • Business intelligence
  • Data presentations
  • Databases
  • Programing ( R, Python)

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Work experience
  • February, 2015 - October, 2019
  • Fulltime
  • Developed ePMS system modules for HIV testing , Case based surveillance , Voluntary medical male circumcision , and Sexually transmitted infection modules for the Care & Treatment program.
  • Led national HIV data system enhancements (Macro Database, ePMS).
  • Implemented integration between patient-level and aggregate systems (DATIM, DHIS2).
  • Provided technical support and led training on data reporting tools.
  • Education.
  • Piloted and implemented ePMS system nation wide to over 624 health facilities in Zimbabwe.

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Education
  • January, 2014 - December, 2017
  • Fulltime
  • 2.1 Pass
  • Software engineering concepts, Artificial Intelligence, Business law, Project management, application of Information systems in different business units, Accounting , costing ,

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Work experience
  • Supporting GPRS printer project
  • Software development
  • MS Server management
  • Tracking samples to and from the laboratory
  • Creating and maintaining lab Databases for managing surveys

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Education
  • January, 2009 - December, 2012
  • Fulltime
  • Information Technology , system design and analysis, Software development, Operations research , Business information systems , computer networking