TUMAINI SHIJA
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
I am an Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering student at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, with a solid foundation in technology and a passion for problem-solving. I bring a blend of academic knowledge and hands-on experience in various tech domains, including AI, IoT, and cybersecurity. As an instructor at African Child Academy, I teach an Introduction to Cybersecurity course, fostering digital safety awareness among young learners. My professional interests span sustainable technology, healthcare monitoring, smart waste management, and augmented reality applications in the food industry, reflecting a commitment to impactful, real-world solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
AFRICAN CHILD ACADEMY
Dar Es Salaam
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the Cyber security
- Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
- Organized field trips related to course topics in order to provide hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
Field Technician
AFRICAN CHILD PROJECT
Dar Es Salaam
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted site surveys for new installations, including evaluation of existing infrastructure and installation requirements.
- Provided technical support to customers via phone, email and in person.
- Assisted in developing training plans for technicians on the use of new technology.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop solutions to technical challenges encountered in the field.
ICT Technician
HUAWEI ICT ACADEMY
Dar Es Salaam
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained and troubleshot existing ICT equipment, networks and systems.
- Installed and configured new computer hardware, software and network systems.
- Provided technical support onsite and remotely to users with varying levels of IT knowledge.
- Managed user accounts, permissions, access rights and security protocols in accordance with company policy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronic And Telecommunication Engineering
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
Dar Es Salaam07-2025
Skills
- Hardware installation and configuration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Cisco switch and routing
- IT architecture design
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Wiring and soldering
- Power electronics
- Embedded systems
Certification
- Datacom huawei certificate
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Instructor
AFRICAN CHILD ACADEMY
03.2024 - Current
ICT Technician
HUAWEI ICT ACADEMY
08.2022 - 10.2022
Field Technician
AFRICAN CHILD PROJECT
03.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electronic And Telecommunication Engineering
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
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