Amos Vuma

Experience

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  Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School

  May 2016 - Nov 2016

  Teaching Assistant

  As a Teaching Assistant, I played a vital role in enhancing students' understanding of Mathematics, providing extra lessons for Grade 10 and 12 students. Additionally, I supported teachers by assisting with script marking, and contributed to the smooth administration of Matric Final Exams by invigilating. Through these experiences, I developed strong communication skills, honed my ability to explain complex concepts effectively, and gained valuable insights into educational assessment processes.

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  Komatsu Mining Corp. – Joy Global (Africa)

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Vacation Student

  During my vacation work, I enthusiastically embraced hands-on tasks, gaining invaluable experience in a variety of machine and Boiler Shop Skills. This included acquiring techniques such as drilling, welding, grinding, and cutting. I actively engaged in learning and applying these skills, contributing to my professional development and providing me with a solid foundation for future endeavours.

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  University of the Witwatersrand

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Teaching Assistant

  Duties:• Lab demonstration for flow related topic• Marked Forces-in-Trusses Lab Scripts• Assisted Students with gaps in understanding• Guiding students through lab or experiment• Mediating between students and lecturers.This enriching experience as a Teaching Assistant was an integral part of my participation in the Engineering Professional Activity course, allowing me to develop invaluable skills in communication and educational facilitation.

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  Wits Innovation Centre (WIC)

  Nov 2023 - Dec 2023

  Vacation Student

  As a Vacation Student, I was tasked with developing a solution to enhance the testing process for quadcopters and RC foam aeroplanes, with the goal of improving mission success rates and avoiding collisions or crashes during outdoor flights.Solution:• Created a Movement-testing Stand capable of assessing various movements such as roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle, providing valuable insights into the performance of the devices.• Proposed a Wind Tunnel to replicate airflow conditions around model RC planes, enabling precise evaluation of aerodynamic characteristics like lift, drag, and turbulence.Despite time constraints, I successfully generated a CAD model using Autodesk Inventor and produced animations to illustrate the functionality of the movement-testing prototype. While physical prototypes and full-scale testing were not feasible within the timeframe, I gained invaluable experience in design thinking processes and CAD software utilization.Tools utilized: Double Diamond Design Thinking/Process, MS Word, Autodesk Inventor (CAD).Overall, this experience strengthened my problem-solving skills and provided practical exposure to real-world engineering challenges, further enhancing my readiness for future projects in the field. Show less

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  MeriSKILL

  Mar 2024 - now

  Data Analyst

  Sales Analysis & HR Employee Attrition Projects:• Identified sales data analysis needs for strategic decision-making. Utilized Excel and Power BI to analyse sales trends, top products, and regional performance. Generated insights aiding strategic decisions, highlighting growth opportunities and sales trends.• Addressed high attrition rates with a comprehensive HR dashboard. Leveraged Power BI and DAX to analyse turnover trends and employee demographics. Provided actionable insights for retention strategies, enhancing organizational effectiveness. Show less