Hope R. Macebo-Mupupuni

hopemupupuni@gmail.com | 803-297-0264 | Columbia, SC | LinkedIn | Github

Summary

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and M.S. Information Technology student at the University of South Carolina. Strong background in business management and IT, with hands-on experience in network support, project management, and cloud computing through working with the university’s IT Network Services. Seeking opportunities where I can use my skills to create impactful solutions.

Education

University of South Carolina – Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

Master of Science in Information Technology, Expected Spring 2026 | GPA: 3.8

  • Courses: Enterprise Network Management, Cloud Computing & Virtualization, Linux Programming & Administration

Catholic University of Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Business Management and Information Technology, Awarded Dec 2019

Professional Experience

University of South Carolina – IT Network Services (Columbia, SC, USA)

Student Worker | Aug 2025 – Present

  • Troubleshot, replaced, and provisioned 50+ wireless access points across campus to ensure connectivity for 10,000+ students and staff.
  • Updated Aruba and Cisco network tools with device metadata to ensure accurate asset tracking and configuration.
  • Delegated and coordinated tasks for a 5-person student IT team, supporting efficient workflow and timely issue resolution.

University of South Carolina – AV/IT Warehouse Support (Columbia, SC, USA)

May 2025 – July 2025

  • Supported AV/IT warehouse operations, ensuring inventory accuracy and proper equipment storage.
  • Received and documented 40+ IT/AV equipment deliveries and collaborated with Warehouse Control Manager on logistics.

HT-Solutions (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)

Web Design Specialist | Oct 2023 – Nov 2024

  • Led the design and development of websites, boosting organic traffic through strategic on-page SEO practices.
  • Utilized analytical tools to track website performance and make data-driven decisions for optimization, including Google Analytics and SEO tools.

Certifications

Projects

Cloud Resume Challenge

Built a serverless resume website using AWS services including S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. Implemented CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions. Configured IAM least-privilege policies and CloudWatch monitoring for secure, production-ready deployment

AWS Lambda Python JavaScript GitHub Actions CI/CD

Skills

Technical Skills: HTML/CSS, SQL, AWS, Linux, Bash, JavaScript, Python

Tools: Trello, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Analytics, WordPress, AWS,Linux

Soft Skills: Communication, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Team Collaboration