About

I am an erudite lecturer with a focus on Software Engineering and Computer Science. I am also a driven and experienced Database Administrator (DBA), well-known for my ability to carefully implement backup plans and database design. Having worked in the field for 14 years overall, 7 of those years were spent in management positions in the Information Technology sector. I am skilled in promoting teamwork at all organisational levels to achieve both business and ICT (information and communication technology) goals.     

My exceptional commercial acumen highlights my dedication to team dynamics and business imperatives. I am able to precisely implement analytical solutions while navigating and resolving challenges within the constraints of budget, scope, time, and procedure. With a wealth of creativity, flexibility, and advanced technical knowledge, I am the proud owner of a Masters of Science in Information Systems Management, a Bachelor of Technology Honours in Information Technology, a Higher National Diploma in Information Technology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (PGDTE), a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science and a Certificate in Tertiary Education.   

In addition to being a web developer who creates amazing websites by conceiving and putting creative ideas in line with clients' branding, I hope to advance in the field of data science. I am a seasoned UI developer with extensive knowledge of WordPress, Boot-Strap HTML, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.

Teaching

School of Computing and Digital Technologies

College of Business, Technology and Engineering

Subject area

Computer Science and Software Engineering  

Courses taught 

I teach Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Modules taught

I teach Introduction to Technical Computing (Web Development, Databases, Python Programming); Web Development and 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