ZAINAAZ HANSA


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Zainaaz Hansa

NWU BSc in IT student (Final Year)

23-01-2004

Vodacom Alumni, Bursar & Ambassador

North West & Gauteng, South Africa

zainaazhansa@gmail.com

076 254 1846


Education

  • North West University (2022 - Present)
       27 Modules, 26 Distinctions (so far)
  • Willowmoore High School (2017 - 2021)
       6 Distinctions
  • Pioneer Primary School (2010 - 2016)

Work Experience

  • NWU MTHS 225 (Discrete Mathematics) Student Assistant, Marker and Tutor (2024)
  • NWU CMPG 111 (Python) Student Assistant and Marker (2024)
  • Vodacom Vacation work (July 2023)
  • High School IT tutor (2022)
  • Mathematics Tutor's Secretary - typing of notes and textbooks (2021 - 2022)

Matric Distinctions (2021)

Information Technology

93%

Computer Application Technology

91%

Life Orientation

87%

Accounting

82%

Pure Mathematics

81%

English Home Language

81%


Technical Skills
  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, C#, C++, SQL, Delphi, .NET Framework
  • Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.Js, React
  • Software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Teams, Oracle, Excel QM, MS Visual Studio, MS Visual Studio Code, Atom, PyCharm
  • Design Skills: UI/UX Design, Adobe Photoshop
  • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum
  • Other: APIs, Bootstrap, Azure, Cisco Packet Tracer, Google Play Developer Licence
Hobbies
  • Public Speaking, Table Tennis, Ice Skating, Roller Skateboarding, Padel, Skateboarding, Restaurant hopping, Movie reviewing, Listening to music

Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
Speaker at Vodacom's CodeLikeAGirl Press release
(2022)
Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
Golden Key International Honours Society Member
(2022)
Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
@ Vodacom's head office in Midrand in my Vodacom gear
(2023)
Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
My Vodacom Employee card during Vacation Work
(2023)
Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
Met Vodacom's Group CTO - Dejan Kastelic
(2023)
Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
Proud Vodacom bursar and alumni
(2023)
Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
Grade 12 Awards ceremony
(2021)
Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Panel of speakers:
Njabulo Mashigo - HR Executive Director @ Vodacom
Dejan Kastelic - Group CTO @ Vodacom
(2023)
Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
Guest speaker at Vodacom's 2024 Hackathon
(2024)
Zainaaz Hansa Vodacom CodeLikeAGirl Willowmoore High School
In Vodacom merch at at Vodacom's 2024 Hackathon
(2023)



Reference Links

View LinkedIn profile (recommended)
View Cum Laude award newspaper article
View Cum Laude Facebook article
View Cum Laude school newsletter
View NWU Geexpo prizes

I am an open minded liberal who aspires to be a better version of myself each day, pushing boundaries and living my best life. I aim to be in an environment and ultimately a job in the Tech-Industry as being highly passionate about the field you go into cultivates a feeling of never having to “work” a day in your life. I aspire to contribute in a small way to my environment and community all while advancing myself, giving back to current generations and uplifting future generations. I have chosen to study a BSc majoring in Information Technology and I am currently in my final year. I am tech-savvy and passionate about STEM. After completing my Bachelors degree, I aspire to go forward with my Honours and thereafter into a field such as AI, robotics, multimedia or software development. Studying this course will give me the opportunity to gain a new outlook on the scope of Technology and Computer Science with access to the resources and infrastructure to cure my curiosity.

Curriculum Vitae

Colours Awarded (High School)
  • Extra Mural Honours (2021)
  • Prestige White Blazer (2021)
  • Academic honours (2021)
  • Cultural Half Colours (2021)
  • Robotics Honours (2020)
  • Cricket Half Colours (2020)
  • Girl Guides Full Colours (2020)
  • Academic Full Colours (2019)
  • Academic Half Colours (2018, 2019)
Trophys Awarded
  • NWU Faculty of Science Top Achiever award - Second place in subject group Computer Science and Information Systems (2022)
  • Cum Laude Trophy (2021)
  • John Barrable award for Academic, Cultural and Sport involvement (2021)
  • Top Student in CAT and IT (2021)
  • Outstanding Achievement in Extra Mural Activities (2020)
  • Le Roux Trophy for Achievements in Olympiads (2019)
  • Campbell McVie Trophy for Participation in Extra Murals (2019)
  • Trophy for Courage and Curiosity (2019)
  • Laing Trophy for Best Junior All Rounder (2018)
Leadership Roles
  • Mentor for robotics team (2022-2024)
  • Class Representative for CMPG 122 (2022)
  • House Captain (2021)
  • Chairperson for House Captain (2021)
  • Captain for Girls Table Tennis Team (2020)
  • Captain of Robotics (2018-2021)
  • Chairperson for Girl Guides (2019)
  • RCL (Representative Council of Learners) (2016)
  • House Captain (2016)
National Recognition in High School
  • Represented SA at the Global Roundtable for Girl Guides (2020)
  • CAT Olympiad (Top 5% in SA) (2019)
  • North West University Math Olympiad 2nd Place (2019)
  • North West University IT Project 2nd Place (2019)
  • North West University Math Olympiad 1st Place (2018)
  • Awarded Bursary to attend National Children's Theatre (2017)
  • Attended SA SPAR Future Warriors Conference in KZN (2016)
Vodacom Recognition
  • Invited as a guest to Vodacom's annual Hackathon and interviewed (2024)
  • Invited to speak at the Vodacom #CodeLikeAGirl panel (2023)
  • Featured in Vodacom's Youth Day communications as a Youth Representative Speaker (2023)
  • Spoke at the Vodacom #CodeLikeAGirl Press Release Conference (2022)
  • Interviewed by Vodacom's CTO for women's month (2022)
  • Interviewed for the Vodacom's #DiscovHer campaign (2022)
  • Vodacom #CodeLikeAGirl 2021 winner (2021)
  • Vodacom offered funding for my tertiary education (2021)
Robotics Recognition
  • Selected to represent SA in the Vex Robotics World Championships in Dallas, Texas, USA (2023)
  • Qualified for FLL Robotics Asia Pacific Open World Championships in Sydney, Australia (2023)
  • Represented SA for Robotics in Senegal and placed 3rd (2022)
  • Placed 2nd at FLL Robotics South African National Championships (2022)
  • Selected to represent SA for Robotics in Rwanda (2019)
  • Best Robotics Core Values Inspiration Award in SA (2019)
  • South African National FLL Robotics Championships (2018, 2019)
University Recognition
  • Inter Faculty Table Tennis (Faculty team player) - First Place (2024)
  • Golden Key International Honours Society invitation (2023)
  • Faculty top achiever - Second place in the subject group for Computer Science and Information Systems at the NWU for Year 1 (2022)
University Module Marks (Year 1 & 2)
  • Qualification code: 2DX H01 BSC (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Code Module Description Result Grade
ACCS 111 Financial Accountancy I 92.0 Distinction
ACCS 121 Financial Accountancy II 93.0 Distinction
ALDE 122 Academic Literacy Development - English 77.0 Distinction
BMAN 111 Intro to Business Management 81.0 Distinction
BMAN 223 Problem Solving for Managers 85.0 Distinction
CMPG 111 Intro to Computing and Programming (Python) 92.0 Distinction
CMPG 121 Structured Programming (C++) 92.0 Distinction
CMPG 122 User Interface Programming (C#) 84.0 Distinction
CMPG 211 Object Oriented Programming (Java) 94.0 Distinction
CMPG 212 Apps & Advanced User Interface Programming (SQL) 91.0 Distinction
CMPG 213 System Analysis & Design I 90.0 Distinction
CMPG 214 Communication Skills 87.0 Distinction
CMPG 215 Information Security 86.0 Distinction
CMPG 221 Data Structures & Algorithms (Java) 88.0 Distinction
CMPG 222 Data Analytics II (Excel) 75.0 Distinction
CMPG 223 System Analysis & Design II 76.0 Distinction
CMPG 311 Databases (Oracle & SQL) 90.0 Distinction
CMPG 312 Decision Support Systems I (Excel QM) 83.0 Distinction
CMPG 313 Artificial Intelligence 64.0 Pass
CMPG 315 Computer Networks 79.0 Distinction
MTHS 113 Basic Mathematical Techniques 81.0 Distinction
MTHS 225 Discrete Mathematics 86.0 Distinction
SANL 122 Intro to Themes in Social Anthropology 93.0 Distinction
STTN 111 Descriptive Statistics 93.0 Distinction
STTN 121 Intro Statistical Inference 82.0 Distinction
WVNS 211 Understanding the Natural World I 83.0 Distinction
WVNS 221 Understanding the Natural World II 90.0 Distinction
Average (27 modules): 85.5 Distinction

University Modules in the Process of Completion (By November 2024)

Code Module Description
CMPG 321 Advanced Databases
CMPG 322 Decision Support Systems II
CMPG 323 IT Development
CMPG 324 Operating Systems