Shaheenah Bibi Zaynah Kanowah

Digital Humanities & Software Engineering

Motivated graduate blending humanities insight with technical precision.

Adaptable, detail-oriented, driven by purpose — creating meaningful impact through creativity & professionalism.

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✦ About my journey ✦

I'm Shaheenah, a Digital Humanities & Software Engineering graduate based in Port Louis, Mauritius. I blend cultural insight with structured data, building digital experiences that feel like a warm journal entry.

🎓 Education: BA (Hons) Digital Humanities with Start-Up — First Class Honours • Diploma in Software Engineering • HSC & SC in Science Side


🚀 Career Goals: Bridge humanities & tech, contribute to meaningful digital projects, and grow within innovative organizations.


💫 Personal Values: Kindness, curiosity, poetic precision, inclusivity, and the magic of imperfection.

📖 2022 - 2023
BA(Hons) Dig. Humanities — First Class Honours
💻 2020 - 2022
Diploma Software Engineering
🎓 2018 - 2019
Higher School Certificate
📚 2016 - 2017
School Certificate

✦ Technical & Professional Skills ✦

Programming

HTML5 / CSS3
90%
Python
90%
C#
90%
SQL
90%

Data & Tools

Data Entry & Management
95%
MS Office Suite
90%
Admin Support
88%

Languages

English (Fluent)
95%
French (Intermediate)
80%
Mauritian Creole (Native)
100%

Soft Skills & Emotional Intelligence

🧠 Emotional Intelligence 🗣️ Communication 🤝 Teamwork & Collaboration 👂 Active Listening ✨ Empathy 🎯 Adaptability 📝 Attention to Detail 🌱 Growth Mindset 💬 Conflict Resolution 🧘 Patience & Calmness
Storytelling, interpersonal connection, cultural sensitivity, and self-awareness are at my core.

✦ Work Experience ✦

Photographer

Freelance | Present

  • Creating high-quality visual content through creative direction and precise editing

Junior Data Entry Specialist

Polytra SSC | Apr 2025 – Present

  • High-accuracy data processing, integrity & administrative support

Laboratory Attendant

Muslim Girls’ College | Jan – Jul 2020

  • Assisted lab prep, safety & organization

Trainee – YEP

Ministry of Industrial Development | 1+ year

  • Administrative duties, documentation & teamwork

✦ Digital Projects ✦

Journaling
Heal yourself | daily reflections
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Poetry
Discover all my writings & verses
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Photography
Appreciate my art & visual stories
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Period Tracker
Be aware of your body & wellness
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✦ Connect / Business Card ✦

Shaheenah Kanowah

Port Louis, Mauritius
+230 5903 2016
@shy_na_3
kshaheenah3@gmail.com
✧ Contact Me ✧