COMPUTER SCIENCE • DATA • RESEARCH

Senate Pearl Lekomola.

Computer Scientist & Computational Researcher

MSc Astrophysics & Space Science graduate with a background in Computer Science and experience spanning scientific programming, large-scale data analysis, software development, university teaching, information systems and technical support.

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PROFILE

About Me

I work at the intersection of computer science, data and scientific research.

My background combines an MSc in Astrophysics & Space Science with a BSc in Computer Science. This has allowed me to develop experience in both computational research and practical information technology environments.

My postgraduate research involved analysing large astronomical datasets obtained with the MeerKAT radio telescope. The work included scientific programming, data preprocessing, statistical analysis, visualisation, reproducible workflows and interpretation of observational data.

I also have professional experience in university teaching, programming instruction, databases, networking, information systems, technical support and web development.

MSc Astrophysics & Space Science
BSc Computer Science
5+ Years in academic environments
MeerKAT Research data experience
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SCIENTIFIC WORK

Research

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CAREER

Experience

2024 — 2026

Computer Science Demonstrator

University of Botswana

Supported undergraduate Computer Science and ICT programmes through laboratory instruction, tutorials, programming support, assessment and student mentoring.

  • Taught practical Java and Python programming.
  • Supported SQL and relational database practicals.
  • Assessed laboratory work, assignments and projects.
  • Provided academic and technical support to students.
2020 — 2022

Computer Science Demonstrator

University of Botswana

Supported computer laboratory sessions, tutorials, assessments and practical programming activities.

2019 — 2020

Teaching Assistant

University of Botswana

Facilitated tutorials and laboratory activities while supporting assessment, marking, examinations and undergraduate learning.

2019

IT Specialist

IHS Gaborone

Supported academic information systems, digital records, admissions data, documentation and institutional information management.

2018 — 2019

Technical Sales Engineer / Network Specialist

NOS Connections

Installed and configured networking systems and servers, provided technical support and worked with clients to identify suitable technology solutions.

2017 — 2018

Web Developer

E-tourism (PTY) Ltd

Developed and maintained websites, designed user interfaces, produced prototypes and worked with clients to translate requirements into web solutions.

2016

Information Management Intern

Debswana Jwaneng Mine

Provided desktop support, hardware and software troubleshooting, application support, server maintenance, backup support and technical assistance.

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CAPABILITIES

Technical Skills

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Programming

Python Java SQL JavaScript HTML CSS
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Data & Analytics

Data Cleaning EDA Statistics Scientific Computing Visualisation Large Datasets
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Software

Git GitHub SDLC Debugging Testing MVC
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Systems

Networking Operating Systems System Administration Servers Technical Support
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Research

Scientific Programming Research Methods Data Quality Technical Writing Reproducible Workflows
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Academic

Teaching Mentoring Assessment Programming Instruction Student Support
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Education

2024

Master of Science

Astrophysics & Space Science

University of Cape Town

Research-focused postgraduate degree involving computational astrophysics, scientific data analysis and MeerKAT radio telescope observations.

2017

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

University of Botswana

Foundation in programming, algorithms, software engineering, databases, operating systems, networking and information systems.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certifications

Web Development Fundamentals IBM SkillsBuild
Introduction to the Internet of Everything Cisco
Entrepreneurship Cisco
Certified Instructor Software Carpentry
120-Hour TEFL Certificate TeacherRecord

GET IN TOUCH

Interested in working together?

I am open to opportunities across research, data, computing, software and information technology.