Experience

OpenUp (formerly Code for South Africa)

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research & Data Lead

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  • Contributing to the development of OpenUp's framework for measuring the impact of projects, actively participating in the process to ensure effective evaluation and assessment. Overseeing and actively contributing to various external research-oriented projects at OpenUp. • Engaging in the project management and research activities of OpenUp's external initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and advancing knowledge in relevant domains. • Overseeing data cleaning, organisation, and standardisation for OpenUp's Wazimap NG platform, ensuring high data quality, accuracy, and linkages. Successfully managing the data sourcing process, conducting quality assurance, validation, and ensuring adherence to OpenUp’s data standards. • Implementing a notable project called Water Wazi ZA, which involved mapping wastewater treatment works in South Africa. The project encompassed evaluating the overall status of these facilities and their compliance with microbiological, chemical, and physical standards. • Contributing to the collaborative initiative called Rivers of Sewage. This project has received recognition by being shortlisted for two prestigious awards: the international SIGMA awards for data-driven journalism and the South African Taco Kuiper award for investigative journalism. • Utilising various data visualisation platforms such as Flourish, Looker Studio, and Power BI to effectively present information to non-technical stakeholders. • Assisting clients in comprehending contextual factors and identifying pertinent metrics to derive meaningful insights from their data. • Working adeptly in an agile environment, effectively planning and managing tasks within 2-week sprints. Resilient in pursuing objectives, even in the face of challenges and setbacks. • Utilising a range of open source tools, including Github, Gitbook, Wazimap NG, and CKAN. Successfully leveraging these tools to enhance project efficiency and collaboration. Show less



GeDIA - Gender-Just Digital Innovation in Africa

• Global

• Research Project Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Coordinating, implementing, and managing all project logistics including stakeholder management between thirteen partners (incl. University of Sheffield; University of Cape Town; Makerere University; Swedish Program for ICTs in Developing Regions (SPIDER); Malala Fund; Asikana Network; and Oxfam). • Managing the project budget of £110,000.00 (approx. R2,200,000.00), funded by Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). • Facilitating remote standups and retros with key stakeholders on a weekly basis, and monitoring project progress through flow management. • Organising and hosting multiple online workshops of 20 – 30 participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Identifying additional funders, such as the Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and writing proposals to fund future projects. • Designing, building, and maintaining the GeDIA website as well as creating and managing the GeDIA social media accounts. Show less



iCOMMS - Information for Community Services

• University of Cape Town

• e-Government Researcher

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2021

  • Completing a PhD in Information Systems (IS) entitled: South Africa’s e-Government Strategy & Roadmap: Is it rational and valid as a program of action for the country?. • Worked with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to design and implement a multi-stakeholder ICT intervention to educate citizens on groundwater and the potential risks of over extracting such a critical resource. • Served as Technical Chair for Innovative Development for Africa (ID4A), the first postgraduate ICT4D symposium organised entirely by students. • Wrote and published a journal article in Information Technology for Development, outlining the use of co-design to develop capacity within local South African municipalities. • Wrote a book chapter for the 7th edition of Information Technology in Environmental Engineering, published by Springer, reflecting on the process of co-designing an ICT system for community engagement in drinking water supply management. • Wrote and published technical reports for the South African Water Research Commission (WRC), detailing the co-design and implementation of e-government initiatives that incentivise citizen engagement. Show less



University of Cape Town

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research And Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  In addition to the points highlighted in the position below (TRA), the Senior TRA role involved: • Developing an online course environment for INF1002F (Intro to IS) on UCT’s Vula. • Invigilating Honours and Masters thesis presentations. • Assisting senior academics with research and publications. • Mentoring non-senior TRAs. In addition to the points highlighted in the position below (TRA), the Senior TRA role involved: • Developing an online course environment for INF1002F (Intro to IS) on UCT’s Vula. • Invigilating Honours and Masters thesis presentations. • Assisting senior academics with research and publications. • Mentoring non-senior TRAs.



University of Cape Town

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research And Teaching Assistant

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

  • Developed detailed course material for, as well as lectured, two IS Honours courses: INF4026F and INF4025S. • Lectures included topics such as AI, Immersive Tech, Mobile App Development, Blockchain, Digital Twins, Smart Spaces, Quantum Computing, Emerging Tech, Agile Project Management, Innovation Realisation, IT Budgeting, IT Efficiency, and BI. • Mentored and provided assistance to over twenty IS Honours students per semester. • Developed detailed course material for, as well as lectured, two IS Honours courses: INF4026F and INF4025S. • Lectures included topics such as AI, Immersive Tech, Mobile App Development, Blockchain, Digital Twins, Smart Spaces, Quantum Computing, Emerging Tech, Agile Project Management, Innovation Realisation, IT Budgeting, IT Efficiency, and BI. • Mentored and provided assistance to over twenty IS Honours students per semester.



HEdIS

• South Africa & Germany

• Project Coordinator

  • May 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Assisted in developing curricula for two ICT-related summer schools: IoT for Sustainable Citizens and Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the frame of ICT. • Coordinated and implemented all program logistics which led to the success of both summer schools. • Collaborated with a globally and culturally diverse team to achieve program success. • Assisted in developing curricula for two ICT-related summer schools: IoT for Sustainable Citizens and Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the frame of ICT. • Coordinated and implemented all program logistics which led to the success of both summer schools. • Collaborated with a globally and culturally diverse team to achieve program success.



Mott MacDonald PDNA

• South Africa
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Civil Engineering Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Designed and detailed CAD drawings of structural reinforcement for four of the company's major civil engineering projects. • Designed and detailed CAD drawings of structural reinforcement for four of the company's major civil engineering projects.



Mott MacDonald PDNA

• South Africa
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Civil Engineering Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  • Assisted the project manager on the Millennium Challenge Account - Lesotho project. • Wrote a Rapid Assessment Report for the proposed Semonkong Dam and Gravity Pipeline in Lesotho. • Assisted geologists and environmental officers with on-site data collection for future projects. • Took part in and completed an International Finance Corporation Health and Safety Standards Training seminar in Maseru. • Assisted the project manager on the Millennium Challenge Account - Lesotho project. • Wrote a Rapid Assessment Report for the proposed Semonkong Dam and Gravity Pipeline in Lesotho. • Assisted geologists and environmental officers with on-site data collection for future projects. • Took part in and completed an International Finance Corporation Health and Safety Standards Training seminar in Maseru.



Quality Applications Development cc

• Kleinmond, Western Cape, South Africa

• Technical Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Supervised and assisted process control systems’ calibrations for companies such as KWV and Distell. • Designed and detailed CAD drawings for various process control systems. • Supervised and assisted process control systems’ calibrations for companies such as KWV and Distell. • Designed and detailed CAD drawings for various process control systems.



Department of Local Government and Housing

• 27 Wale Street, Cape Town, South Africa

• Civil Engineering Intern

  • Dec 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Assisted with the quantity surveying of a housing project located in Delft, Western Cape, South Africa. • Attended meetings between the various stakeholders involved in the Cape Town housing projects, including the City of Cape Town Municipality, ASLA Construction, Power Construction, and the NHBRC. • Assisted with the quantity surveying of a housing project located in Delft, Western Cape, South Africa. • Attended meetings between the various stakeholders involved in the Cape Town housing projects, including the City of Cape Town Municipality, ASLA Construction, Power Construction, and the NHBRC.