Rashid Ramadhani Mikidadi
Clinton,NY
Summary
Rashid is a young innovator and leader from Tanzania, dedicated to solving community challenges through technology. He is passionate about leveraging STEM education to empower young people and help them achieve their goals. With aspirations of becoming a Computer Scientist or Data Analyst, Rashid combines his technical interests with a strong commitment to volunteering and community service. Known as a fast learner and highly collaborative team player, he easily adapts to diverse work environments while striving to drive positive change and create opportunities for others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Technical Assistant
AudioVisual Services
Clinton, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for classroom technology, including projectors, computers, and audio systems to ensure smooth instructional delivery.
- Assist with campus events and lectures, managing sound systems, video recording, live Zoom sessions, and multimedia presentations to guarantee professional-quality experiences.
- Collaborate with faculty, students, and event organizers to set up and maintain AV equipment, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and quick response to technical issues during events.
Chief Technical Officer
EduCare
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2024 - Current
- Co-founded EduCare, a Pan-African learning management platform focused on improving digital education accessibility and effectiveness across diverse learning environments; learn more at https://educareapp.org/.
Led the technical development and architecture of the platform, ensuring scalability, usability, and adaptability to limited internet and device infrastructure common in many regions.
Collaborated with a multinational founding team from Nigeria, Lesotho, and Ethiopia to align product design with real educational challenges, introducing features that enhance engagement, data insight, and collaboration for students and educators.
AV Intern
Student Manager Team
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed logistics and technical setup for campus events, ensuring smooth operation of audiovisual systems before, during, and after each event.
- Operated, maintained, and troubleshot microphones, projectors, mixers, and sound systems to guarantee high-quality presentations and performances.
- Collaborated with faculty, student organizations, and IT staff to coordinate event schedules, test AV setups, and train new team members on proper equipment handling and safety.
Volunteer Teacher
Kimaseki Secondary School
Arusha, Tanzania
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught and mentored secondary students, fostering both academic growth and emotional support through engaging, student-centered lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
- Designed lesson plans, assignments, and assessments to track progress and provide targeted assistance to struggling students.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff while continuously improving teaching methods through feedback and collaboration.
Internship
Tech Safari Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Provide guidance to various students, on the use ot technology to solve various problems in their societies.
- Provide guidance to students, on the process of creation of various projects aimed at solving different communal problems.
Education
A-Levels - Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science
African Leadership Academy
Johannesburg, South Africa 08.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
Hamilton College
New York, NY 08.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
The School of St Jude
Arusha, Tanzania 01.2011 - 11.2022
Skills
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Quick learner
- Conflict resolution
- Skilled in prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
- Efficient photocopying
- Efficient email handling
- Technical computing expertise
- Coding proficiency
- Problem-solving skills
- Efficient typing speed
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Swahili: First Language
English: B2 Upper Intermediate
Hobbies and Interests
Gaming, Cycling, Watching Movies, Typing, Programming, Listening to Music
Timeline
Student Technical Assistant
AudioVisual Services
09.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
Hamilton College
08.2025 - Current
Chief Technical Officer
EduCare
01.2024 - Current
A-Levels - Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science
African Leadership Academy
08.2023 - 06.2025
AV Intern
Student Manager Team
08.2023 - 05.2025
Internship
Tech Safari Tanzania
05.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer Teacher
Kimaseki Secondary School
01.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
The School of St Jude
01.2011 - 11.2022