Tanaka Ruzvidzo
About Tanaka Ruzvidzo
Tanaka Ruzvidzo is a Senior Software Engineer with a diverse background in software development, having worked for companies such as Shopify and Chord. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Queen Mary University of London and a postgraduate diploma in Computer Programming from Sheridan College.
Current Role at Chord
Tanaka Ruzvidzo currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Chord, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering. His contributions are integral to the company's technology initiatives.
Previous Experience at Shopify
Tanaka Ruzvidzo worked at Shopify as a Software Developer from 2018 to 2021, contributing to various projects over a three-year period in the Toronto, Canada Area. Prior to this role, he completed a Software Developer Internship at Shopify in 2017, where he gained foundational skills in software development for seven months.
Education and Qualifications
Tanaka Ruzvidzo studied at Sheridan College, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Programming from 2015 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Information Technology in a Business Environment from Queen Mary University of London, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in software engineering.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Tanaka Ruzvidzo gained early career experience through various internships. He served as an IT/Business Analyst Intern at UN Women in 2015 for one month and as an intern at the International Telecommunication Union for two months in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These roles helped him develop analytical and technical skills relevant to his later positions.
Hackathon Participation and Achievements
In 2016, Tanaka Ruzvidzo participated in a hackathon organized by Silicon Halton, where he secured third place. This experience showcased his ability to work collaboratively on software projects under time constraints and contributed to his professional development.