Hi, I’m Nicole Musara, a results-oriented IT professional specializing in High Performance Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, and Network Systems. I currently serve as a Systems Engineer and Business Development Officer at ZCHPC, where I lead HPC cloud deployments, capacity planning, and client onboarding, translating user requirements into tailored HPC and cloud solutions. I’m passionate about architecting advanced computing environments that power AI research, scientific computing, and data-intensive enterprise applications. I combine technical execution with strategic thinking, known for strong analytical abilities, effective communication, and the ability to drive complex technical projects from concept to deployment. I’m committed to enabling technology adoption across institutions and delivering reliable systems that improve operational efficiency and support research and enterprise goals.

Nicole Musara

Hi, I’m Nicole Musara, a results-oriented IT professional specializing in High Performance Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, and Network Systems. I currently serve as a Systems Engineer and Business Development Officer at ZCHPC, where I lead HPC cloud deployments, capacity planning, and client onboarding, translating user requirements into tailored HPC and cloud solutions. I’m passionate about architecting advanced computing environments that power AI research, scientific computing, and data-intensive enterprise applications. I combine technical execution with strategic thinking, known for strong analytical abilities, effective communication, and the ability to drive complex technical projects from concept to deployment. I’m committed to enabling technology adoption across institutions and delivering reliable systems that improve operational efficiency and support research and enterprise goals.

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Hi, I’m Nicole Musara, a results-oriented IT professional specializing in High Performance Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, and Network Systems. I currently serve as a Systems Engineer and Business Development Officer at ZCHPC, where I lead HPC cloud deployments, capacity planning, and client onboarding, translating user requirements into tailored HPC and cloud solutions. I’m passionate about architecting advanced computing environments that power AI research, scientific computing, and data-intensive enterprise applications.

I combine technical execution with strategic thinking, known for strong analytical abilities, effective communication, and the ability to drive complex technical projects from concept to deployment. I’m committed to enabling technology adoption across institutions and delivering reliable systems that improve operational efficiency and support research and enterprise goals.

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Language

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Work Experience

Systems Engineer & Business Development Officer at Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (ZCHPC)
November 1, 2025 - November 25, 2025
Design, deploy, and manage HPC and cloud infrastructure supporting AI training, scientific research, and enterprise workloads; configure and administer Linux-based server and cluster environments; implement virtualization, containerization, and resource management platforms for scalable computing services; monitor system performance, storage, and network health; contribute to capacity planning, infrastructure expansion, and system architecture improvements; lead client engagement, onboarding, and solution mapping; provide technical pre-sales support, service demonstrations, and post-deployment consultation; develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and infrastructure guidelines; support cybersecurity and access control implementation within the HPC environment.
Resident Innovator at Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (ZCHPC)
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Supported the configuration, installation, and optimization of HPC servers and Linux systems; assisted in deploying and testing elements of the HPC Cloud infrastructure; conducted system monitoring, issue diagnosis, and performance tuning; participated in developing system documentation, deployment procedures, and technical guidelines for Phase I & Phase II HPC infrastructure; collaborated with senior engineers to implement best practices in high-performance systems administration and operations.
IT Technician at WildTech Solution
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Delivered technical support across hardware, software, network, and systems environments for diverse clients in retail and pharmaceutical sectors; performed system and server checks, security updates, and patching; assisted with server deployments, workstation configuration, and system troubleshooting; diagnosed LAN/WAN connectivity issues; participated in backup operations and disaster recovery testing; maintained incident logs and contributed to a technical knowledge base.
Systems Engineer & Business Development Officer at Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (ZCHPC)
November 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Designed and implemented integration solutions for HPC cloud services, utilizing API-driven platforms to connect diverse systems and workloads, AI training, scientific research, and enterprise workloads. Configured and administered Linux-based server and cluster environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience. Implemented virtualization, containerization, and resource management platforms for scalable computing services. Monitored system performance, storage, and network health, performing optimization and proactive troubleshooting to minimize downtime. Contributed to HPC capacity planning, infrastructure expansion, and system architecture improvements. Led and supported client engagement, onboarding, and solution mapping, translating user requirements into tailored HPC and cloud solutions. Provided technical pre-sales support, service demonstrations, and post-deployment consultation for institutional and enterprise partners. Thoroughly documented and maintained s
IT Technician at Wildtech Solution
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Delivered technical support across hardware, software, network, and systems environments for diverse clients in retail and pharmaceutical sectors. Performed system and server checks, security updates, and patching to enhance infrastructure reliability and cybersecurity posture. Assisted with server deployments, workstation configuration, and system troubleshooting, improving operational efficiency for clients. Diagnosed and resolved LAN/WAN connectivity issues, minimizing downtime and restoring critical network services. Participated in backup operations and disaster recovery testing, strengthening business continuity readiness. Maintained detailed incident logs and contributed to a technical knowledge base, improving service desk response times and resolution quality. Provided professional end-user support, improving customer satisfaction and long-term client relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Information at Chinhoyi University of Technology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Master of Technology Degree in Data Science and Analytics at Harare Institute of Technology
August 1, 2025 - November 25, 2025
Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Information at Chinhoyi University of Technology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Master of Technology Degree in Data Science and Analytics at Harare Institute of Technology
August 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025

Qualifications

EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Cambridge Ordinary Level & Advanced Level
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Government, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics