Cyncia MatsikaCyncia Matsika is an experienced database administrator who lectures in the department of Information and Marketing Science. She instructs Data Science modules like Principles of programming for Data Science and Informatics. She possesses an arsenal f extensive current Information Technology knowledge and holds 38 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) certifications and 1 certification from Cisco Networking Academy in various fields that include Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Analytics, Blockchain, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Computer Vision, Cloud and Natural Language Processing. She also holds a Master of Science in Information Systems Management and a Bachelor of Technology Honors Degree in Information Technology plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary education. She has a passion for Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education, Digital inclusion in marginalized communities and is a member of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD). Read More Read Less