About

I am a Computer Science and Software Engineering lecturer who is also an experienced and driven Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in implementing the database design and database back up. I have 14 years of total experience, with 7 years in a managerial position in the Information Technology industry. I am skilled in collaborating with all members of the organisation to achieve business and I.C.T objectives. I am committed to the team and the business with an excellent commercial approach to solving problems within budget, scope, timescales, process limitations and implementing analytical solutions. I carry an arsenal of an innovative nature, adaptability, as well as competent technical skills. I hold a Masters’ of Science Degree in Information Systems Management, a Bachelor of Technology Honours Degree in I.T, a Higher National Diploma in I.T, a Post graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (PGDTE) and a Certificate in Teaching at Tertiary Education. I am an aspiring Data Scientist, a Web Developer who creates great websites with primary duties that include conceptualising and implementing creative ideas for the websites as well as creating visual elements that are in line with clients’ branding. Over and above being an experienced UI developer trained in WordPress, Boot-Strap HTML, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.

Teaching

Department of Computing

College of Business, Technology and Engineering

Subject area: Computer Science and Software Engineering  

Modules taught:

- Introduction to Technical Computing (Web Development, Databases, Python Programming) 
- Databases and the Web

Research

Publications
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3764-2413
A Cloud-Computing Model for implementing Smart Agriculture
Artificial Intelligence and Smart Agriculture Applications
2022 | Book chapter | Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing
URL
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003311782-3/cloud-computing-model-implementing-smart-agriculture-zhou-matsika
 
 
Digital Inclusion in Education Using Cloud Computing and Augmented and Virtual Reality
2022-06-24 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3901-2.ch002
URL
https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3901-2.ch002
 
 
Multidimensional Factors Enabling Digital Inclusion in Marginalised Communities of a Developing Economy
2022-06-24 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3901-2.ch001
URL
https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3901-2.ch001
 
 
Factors affecting the adoption and use of AVR technology in higher and tertiary education
Technology in Society
2021-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2021.101694
URL
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2021.101694
 
 
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain as Disruptive Technologies in Adolescent Lives
Impact and Role of Digital Technologies in Adolescent Lives
2021-11-26 | Book chapter | Author
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8318-0.ch018
Part of ISBN: 9781799883180
 
 
Effects of Digital Technologies on Zimbabwean Adolescent Lives During the COVID-19 Era
Impact and Role of Digital Technologies in Adolescent Lives
2021-11-26 | Book chapter | Author
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8318-0.ch014
Part of ISBN: 9781799883180
 
Harnessing Social Media to Improve Educational Performance of Adolescent Freshmen in Universities
        Impact and Role of Digital Technologies in Adolescent Lives
2021-11-26 | Book chapter | Author
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8318-0.ch005
Part of ISBN: 9781799883180
 
Web-Based Learning for Adolescents
Impact and Role of Digital Technologies in Adolescent Lives
2021-11-26 | Book chapter | Author
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8318-0.ch017
Part of ISBN: 9781799883180

Research Interests:
- Digital inclusion in Higher Education
- Augmented Reality
- Virtual Reality
- Digital Technology 

Link 1:
https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3901-2.ch001

Link 2:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2021.101694

Link 3:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyncia-chiyoko-matsika-476269142

Link 4:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003311782-3/cloud-computing-model-implementing-smart-agriculture-zhou-matsika

Link 5:
https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3901-2.ch002

Link 6:
https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/teaching-and-learning/42341

 

Other activities

 

Postgraduate supervision

- Augmented reality
- Virtual Reality
- Digital transformation