ZEWELANJI CHIMPONDA

Ardent Learner

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About Me

I am a junior at Alcorn State University majoring in Computer Science. I am enthusiastic about technology, and leveraging it to create innovative solutions. I believe in getting things done and I am tenacious about leaving my mark on things bigger than myself. I enjoy building websites and working on exciting coding projects beyond the classroom. I am passionate about the girl-child and engaging girls in STEM. As a minority in tech, I hope to empower girls and enlighten them on the importance of technology.

AWARDS

  • Cohort 5 Apple HBCU Scholar
  • TMCF|APPLE Diversity Initiative Ambassador
  • UNCF-HBCU 2019 Innovation Summit Scholar
  • ErieHack FORBES 30 Under 30 Summit Pitching Competition 3rd Place Winner
  • Goldman Sachs 2019 HBCU Leadership Summit
  • Rewriting The Code 2019 – 2020 Fellow
  • Richard TAPIA Celebration of Diversity in Computing 2019 Scholarship Recipient
  • American Express Discovery Program Scholar
  • Built-By-Girls Wave Program
  • Morgan Stanley HBCU Mentorship Program
  • 2019 HACKUTD Hackathon Award
  • President’s Scholar: (4.0/4.0 GPA)
  • 2017 Alcorn State Provost Scholarship Recipient

My Experiences

  • Volunteer, Planting Positive Seeds Non-Profit

    Impacting the lives of close to 10 teen girls by facilitating retreats that empowered girls to maximize their potential

  • Researcher, Cooper Research Group

    Carrying out research towards Cancer treatment and Organic Agricultural materials. Exploit azoheteroarenes for the preparation of photo-triggered drug delivery systems and novel organic photovoltaic materials. 1 of 3 selected from a group of 12 to convey research results through Abstract presentation at 83rd Mississippi Academy of Sciences.

  • Math Tutor, Mississippi Public Schools

    Enhanced academic skills of 38 students that did not meet college admissioncriteria. Yielded the successful enrolment of over 85% of tutored students as Fall 2019 college freshmen

  • Fast-Track to Fintech Fellow, BlackRock Inc.

    Learnt how to apply and build skills from BlackRock’s technologists, analysts and seniorleaders. Analyzed problems and risks during case study presentation and identified how Aladdin operating system could be leveraged

  • Find your Future Forum Participant, BlackRock Inc.

    Selected out of over 1500 applicants and Explored BlackRock’s asset management industry. Designed generation Z Investing App prototype and networked with peers and professionals

Education

  • Relevant Coursework

    • Operating Systems
    • Object-Oriented Programming
    • Data structures and Algorithms
    • Database Systems
    • PC Architecture
    • Discrete Mathematics
    • Web Applications and E-Commerce
    • Advanced Programming in Unix
    • Rapid Application Development using Visual Basic

SKILLS

C++

Data Structures and Algorithms

MYSQL

Responsive Web Design

HTML/CSS

Operating Systems

Projects

pitchly project
A Web Application that gives feedback on Presentation Sessions
project
Designed a responsive Portfolio Website

Contact Me

Zewelanji Chimponda

1000 ASU Drive 1015

Lorman, Mississippi

zchimponda@gmail.com

6013349855