Blog 1 - Introduction

Hello everyone,

My name is Confido Banza, and I am thrilled to introduce myself to all of you. Currently, I work in Washington, DC, as a Senior ICT Consultant for the United Nations Migration Agency. Before moving to DC, I spent six amazing years in Tucson, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Cyber Operations with a focus on Defense and Forensics. I also hold an associate degree in Business Administration from Pima Community College. My educational journey and experiences have been deeply rewarding and have shaped my passion for blending technical expertise with strategic business insights.

During my time in Tucson, I had the opportunity to work as a Network Engineer for various private companies, which helped me gain invaluable experience and a solid foundation in the IT field. I am honored to have received one of the most competitive scholarships offered by the US Department of State, enabling me to pursue a master’s degree. Upon completing this program, I look forward to working overseas as a Diplomatic Technology Officer for the department a unique opportunity to represent the United States abroad.

I am very excited about taking this online course in Business Intelligence (BI) Techniques, which is my third class in the program. I am eager to learn how to leverage BI to gain insights into various data types, including internal transactional data and external "Big Data" from websites and social media platforms such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). I believe this knowledge will be instrumental in enhancing my ability to make informed decisions and drive impactful results.

Outside of work and studies, I have a few passions that keep me grounded and fulfilled. I enjoy playing my acoustic guitar and spending time in nature through hiking. I am also deeply committed to volunteering for humanitarian causes, particularly helping immigrants understand and navigate life in the United States and assisting non-English speakers in communicating with healthcare providers. I speak six languages, with French being my primary language.

In addition to my professional and volunteer work, I am an evangelist preacher. I am dedicated to helping people struggling with drug addiction to find hope and the strength to change their lives for the better.

I am genuinely looking forward to this class and the opportunity to learn from each of you. Thank you for welcoming me to this community!

Comments

  1. agillettOctober 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    Hi Confido, looking forward to going through the course with you. I enjoyed reading your introductory blog post. Six languages is impressive, I have a slight grasp on Spanish and have recently been using Duolingo to learn Vietnamese. My partner is Vietnamese so I would like to learn the language but it's challenging. Also, very interested the evangelical preacher piece of your post. Do you see yourself doing that as a primary career in the future?

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    1. Confido BanzaNovember 17, 2024 at 6:25 PM

      Hello Agillett,

      One thing is real I enjoy preaching than any other thing in the world. That is the reason why I am now working so hard to see if in the near future I can have my own business that will allow me to do the gospel preaching full time.

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  2. AlfredOctober 27, 2024 at 11:43 PM

    Hi Confido, nice to meet you. I see you mentioned having lived in Tucson and now in Washington D.C. Might you share some of the things you liked most about each location? Additionally, with your enjoyment of hiking in nature, do you have a favorite location to hike? Are there good hiking locations on the east coast?

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    1. Confido BanzaNovember 17, 2024 at 6:40 PM

      Hi Alfred,

      I like the weather in DC because it's cool compared to the heat in Tucson. Lol. In DC I have my favorite place for Hiking and that's Rock Creek Trail Juniper TrailHead in the North West of DC. It's dog friendly and easy to access.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 28, 2024 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Confido - it is always interesting to hear what road people took to where they are now, and this is an impressive example of that! That sounds like a rewarding and exciting career path. Do you work with a particular organization in helping immigrants navigate life here? I guess I'm thinking only of IRC, which is such a great one. Also, how do you like DC? I'm from Baltimore, so I've spent a good amount of time there too!

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    1. Confido BanzaNovember 17, 2024 at 6:46 PM

      Hello Amy,

      I work with the UN-IOM (International Organization for Migration). I love what I do hear since many vulnerable people benefit from my hard work. I only miss the mountains of Tucson Lol

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  4. AnonymousNovember 3, 2024 at 1:45 PM

    Hi Confido! Congrats on all of your achievements! Looks like you're doing some amazing and important work out there in DC. You have a unique set of skills that enables you to be of great assistance to many of the migrants and refugees that our country see's. I appreciate your service. I'm right there with you about this class, I'm excited to be able to tie together a lot of information I've gathered about data analytics to enable actionable insights.

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    1. Confido BanzaNovember 17, 2024 at 6:48 PM

      Thanks Sean. Let take this journey together and wish you well in this class.

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  5. danielc1mis587November 3, 2024 at 6:47 PM

    Hi Confido! I truly enjoyed reading this post. I must simply say, wow! Your background and journey so far is very impressive! From your time in Tucson, to working in DC, all your humanitarian work, and speaking 6 languages?! I think impressive is an understatement. Best of luck to you on this current journey you're on in this program but if you past is any indicator, I believe you will do great. I look forward to reading more of your blogs throughout the course and working alongside you and our other classmates. Thanks again!

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    1. Confido BanzaNovember 17, 2024 at 6:52 PM

      Thanks So Much Daniel! I wish you all the best in this class and I hope that you will do great.

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  6. Noor ShahinNovember 3, 2024 at 7:08 PM

    Hi Confido,

    It’s great to meet someone with such a well-rounded and impactful background. Your journey from Cyber Operations in Tucson to a Senior ICT role with the UN Migration Agency is impressive. It’s clear you bring a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insights to your work. Your commitment to humanitarian causes, especially helping immigrants navigate life in the U.S. and supporting non-English speakers, is truly inspiring.

    I also greatly admire your work as a multilingual evangelist preacher, dedicated to helping those struggling with addiction find hope. It sounds like you have a remarkable ability to connect with people in meaningful ways. With your experience in data security, this BI course seems like the perfect addition for enhancing data-driven decision-making in your field.

    Looking forward to working with you and hearing your insights in this course!

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    1. Confido BanzaNovember 17, 2024 at 6:51 PM

      Hi Noor,

      Thanks so much! this class will really help me to increase my skills. I am a people person and I like to reach out to dangerous people who are desperate and I tell them about God or pray for them and they end up getting back on track.

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