About
I am a Software Enginner with versatile skills and a passion for innnovation, teaching and collaboration ...
Software Enginner
I have over eight years of experience in engineering and computer science. I began my journey by earning a PhD in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in semiconductor materials. Although my professional path has taken many twists and turns , I have always sought out opportunities and challenges that are meaningful to my growth professionally and as a person. A constant is my passion to help others and solve problems: yes, solve problems! That is why I want to continue learning and hopefully teach and help others through this platform.
Skills
Some of the technologies I use, and competent in.
Resume
Technically sound, detail-oriented Software Engineer, seeking to join a software development team to use my skills in coding, troubleshooting complex problems and assisting in timely completion of projects.
Summary
Mpho Musengua
Innovative and deadline-driven Software Enginner with over five years of experience in engineering and computer science, beginning with Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and continuing through current position on a software development team for a software application for security professionals.
Contact Details
Education
Master Software Engineering
2019 - present
George Mason University, Fairfax Va
Courses: Data Structures, Software Engineering for the World Wide Web, Discrete Mathematics and Java
PhD in Electrical Engineering
2010 - 2015
Howard University, Washington DC
Dissertation Topic: Growth of Graphene on Different Substrates using different growth techniques
Masters Electrical Engineering
2007 - 2010
Howard University, Washington DC
Master’s Thesis: Deposition, analysis and characterization of Copper Indium Diselenide and Cadmium Disulfide thin film semiconductors for solar cells; one computer science course
Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering
2001 - 2004
University of Hartford, Hartford CT
Professional Experience
Software Test Engineer
2018 - Present
Mathcraft Security and Technologies, Ashburn VA
- Transitioned software development efforts to a test-driven development (TDD) process, which brought QA testing in on the front-end of the development cycle for gains in code quality, software functionality and programmer productivity.
- Created and executed automated software test plans, cases and scripts to uncover, identify and document software problems and their causes
- Leveraged developer background to communicate effectively with software design team, quickly gaining their respect and becoming a valued, “go-to” team member on challenging test cases.
- Enforced test development standards in coordination with senior management.
STEM Instructor
2017 - 2018
Silver Knights of Virginia, Falls Church VA
- Teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
2016 - 2017
Mad Science of Washington, Silver-Spring MD
- Teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Reseach Assistant
2010 - 2015
Howard University, Washington DC
- I led a team of researchers to obtain graphene on different substrates and generated data points in Excel for analysis. My PhD studies gave me experience in mathematics, introductory electrical circuit design, and understanding of logic/algorithms.
- Used radio frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapor depositions as well chemical vapor depositions to synthesize and characterize growth of Graphene on various substrates.
- Communicated with a variety of audiences to explain and educate regarding the research of Graphene and the results obtained.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
2012 - 2015
Howard University, Washington DC
- Created lesson plans for a university level course on computer and electrical engineering.
- Taught and managed two classes of 25 students each semester to help them achieve academic progress.
- Provided material support as well as practical and hands on aid to students to provide them with the best possible learning environment
Blogging Goals
This is my first of hopefully more-than-one blog posts. I have high hopes for this new endeavor, as someone who joined the software engineering world through self teaching, I am hoping to share as I navigate through. All the things I wish I knew years ago, that I know now. There are many different platforms to share information and not all of us can relate to someone's story. I am hoping with this blog a few people will avoid the random route of being all over the place.
This blog can help solidify a familiar practice, iron out the details of something you only know at a surface level, and it can reveal new information that you would have otherwise never encountered. I like to mentor so, I can use this as an outlet to document my learnings so that both present day me and future me can better utilize my knowledge.
Contact
Want to get in touch? Fill out the form below to send me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
Location:
McLean, Virginia
Email:
leboleather@gmail.com
Call:
+1 202 612 9000