Matimu Maswanganyi

As the top achiever in his Honours project research for 2023 at the University of Johannesburg, Matimu brings a dedicated and analytical approach to his work as a BSc Honours graduate in Applied Mathematics. With a solid foundation in mathematical principles, Matimu is adept at tackling complex problems and analyzing data effectively. His expertise spans statistical analysis, modeling, and algorithm development, supported by proficiency in programming languages like PYTHON, MATLAB, and R. Alongside his problem-solving skills, Matimu excels in communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams. Moreover, his commitment to continuous learning is evident through coursework in data science, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things, reinforced by a Threat Management certificate from Cisco. During his Honours degree, Matimu's research focused on employing agent-based models in the banking sector to combat cyberattacks, earning recognition as the best Honours project of 2023. This experience provided invaluable insights into cybersecurity principles and innovative solution development. Furthermore, Matimu possesses expertise in utilizing various software tools crucial in insurance and banking domains, including SAS, IBM SPSS, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, SQL, SAP BusinessObjects, and SPARK, LINUX, enabling him to drive innovation and optimize processes in these industries.