Information Security Assistant
Resume:
Takunda Kondo
I am a Rhodes University Graduate, with honors in Information
systems. My goal is the universal education and advancement of innovation, fostered by technological breakthrough and communal creativity.
5 Cunningham Road,
Highlands, Harare, Zimbabwe
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EDUCATION
University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe— Masters in Computer science/ Behavioural information system
2020 - ongoing
Research focused study, that looks towards behavioral information security and the development of knowledge and awareness in the cyber environment
Rhodes University, South Africa— Postgraduate Honours in Information systems
January 2019 - December 2019
With a research focus in Information security, aligning research into penetration testing, user security, ethical hacking, blended learning and ransomware.
Rhodes University, South Africa— Bachelor of Business Science February 2016 - December 2018
With Distinction in Economics and Information Systems Majoring in Information Systems, with a focus in Information security, User experience design and Organisational Management Watershed College, Zimbabwe —Cambridge A and O level January 2010 - November 2015
4 GCSE Passes - Mathematics, Physics, Design and technology and General papar
7 IGCSE Passes - Mathematics, English, Design and technology, Physical science, Physical education and Accounting EXPERIENCE
Lontach Investments, Zimbabwe — Creative Lead
August 2020-
Management of the innovation team, client facing position geared to translate systems directly to the user. Identification of core business technologies and the facilitation of business between Zimbabwean and external technology investors.
SKILLS
Technologies - MySQL, Tableau,
R, CSS3, Java,Visio, Atlas ti,
HTML5,
COBIT 2019, ITIL, Azure and
sharepoint.
Microsoft applications
Teams, Onedrive, Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Advanced Threat
Analytics, Enterprise Mobility +
Security, MyAnalytics &
Whiteboard
Speciality
Data analytics, Application
migration and integration, Digital
marketing and innovation, Cyber
security, Digital management
Tools
Sharepoint,Commvault, Adobe,
Microsoft Exchange Server,
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator & Corel draw
Core skills - Information
Security, Behavioural
Information Security, Data
Analytics, Blockchain
Technologies, Consulting &
Corporate Governance.
Soft Skills-Systems Analysis
skill, Solid organizational skills
and detail oriented, Expert
knowledge of Content
Mopane Systems, Zimbabwe — Systems analyst
February 2020-August 2020
Front end web development, user interface and user experience design including a learning experience of back end development integration. Working with management and governance standards including PRINCE2 and COBIT 5. Lead security architect Allan Grey, South Africa —Mentorship/ Leadership
program (part-time)
June 2018-December 2019
Part of the student innovation initiative team. Working under the team lead on governance and risk management issues. Core learning of Azure, COBIT and ITIL management frameworks.
BSG Consulting, South Africa — Consultant/ intern
June - July 2019
Worked to develop and implement feasible internal security systems and policies. Dealt particularly with compliance and risk management within WesBank headquarters.
Rhodes University, South Africa — Tutoring Statistics and Economics
February 2018 - November 2019
Teaching assistant for the information security course. Tutoring Statistics and Economics, which involves teaching two classes of students and assisting them with work and knowledge acquisition. Archers Consultancy, Zimbabwe —IT Risk Analyst
December 2015 - January 2016
Customer database relationship management within the organisation. Managing customer relationships based on need, matching them with desidered consultants who would help meet their needs more effectively and efficiently.
Mullstrings Enterprises, Zimbabwe — Consultant
December 2014 - December 2015
Ensuring wonderful user experience through sales and product advertisement. Stock take, point of sales and systems maintenance, including working with inventory databases and security systems. Hobbies
During my free time, I spend it taking part in community activities, like community clean up events, hikes and runs for charity. I also volunteer at my local church as a youth leader. I love to paint and draw Management Systems (CMS),
Critical thinker with strong
problem-solving and research
proficiencies, Ability to work
under pressure and meet strict
deadlines, Ability to simplify
complex information into a
user-friendly format
AWARDS
Awarded the Investec top 100
academics award in 2018.
Dean’s Scholarship. Awarded a
full academic scholarship in 2019
from Rhodes University.
Dean’s list in 2016 and 2018 for
academic achievement.
Invited to attend Allan grey
achievement awards in 2017 and
2018.
Awarded a partial academic
Bursary in 2017 and 2018 from
Rhodes University.
Golden Key society member 2019.
Mashonaland East (Athletics)
team selection 2016
Mashonaland East (Hockey)
team selection 2014
LANGUAGES
English and Shona
as well as write poetry. My passion is to travel to different places and capture the moment in photographs, which represents my unique perspective of the world. Physical fitness is also a priority and I gym regularly as well as provide personal training and Dietary assistance free of charge as part of my community engagement. References
Academic References
Prof Stephen
Flowerday
Head of Department
Rhodes University
Professor
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Chris Upfold Rhodes University
Senior Lecturer
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Dr David Fryer Rhodes University
Economics Professor
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Dr Ingrid Siebörger Rhodes University
Senior Lecturer
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Leadership References
Dr Sandile
Khamanga
House warden *.********@**.**.**
Veronica Israel Hall warden *.******@**.**.**
Monelo Nxozi Rhodes University
Lecturer
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Dr Gavin Keeton Rhodes University
Economics Professor
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Ashbel Ndiringi CTO of Mopane
Systems
Ashbel@mopanesystem
s.com
Gladys Ndoro Founder of Archer
Consulting
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