Data Scientist, BI Analyst

Technical Skills: SQL, Power BI, SAS, Python

Education

• BBusSci, Analytics | The University of Cape Town (April 2024)
• NSSC | Windhoek High School (December 2016)

Projects

Gaussian Process Approximation for Big Data Analysis | R, C

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The onset of big data has introduced new challenges in the geostatistics community. Kriging is a prominent prediction tool used in spatial statistics, but it has cubic time complexity. As datasets become larger and larger, gaussian process regression can potentially become computationally inefficient. For my honours project, I explored different ways to approximate a Gaussian process to speed up its computation. The code is available at request.

Training a basic Neural Network from first principles | R

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Utilising R to classify hawks into three species by constructing a basic (8)-network from first principles that uses body weight and wing length as classifiers. The goal is to use measurements alone to automate classifying hawks into species. This is a demonstration of my understanding of neural networks.

Database management system for a Pizza Delivery App

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Creating a database management system for a startup idea for an app: Pizza Delivery with Entertainment. The basic functionality of the app is as follows: Customers can order pizzas from restaurants to be delivered to a specific address, and customers can choose a special “entertainment order” option. When an order is an entertainment order, the delivery person stays with the customer after delivering the pizza and entertains the customer.

Queries of a movie industry database | SQL

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The provided database contained information on the movie industry, with all actors and the necessary information to capture in a movie context. Queries used to extract information from the database

A storyboard for a Furniture shop | Tableau

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Using the dataset provided, created an interactive data visualisation and storyboard using Tableau.

ALX Proffesional Foundations | Arts Connect Africa Project

PDF | Video Demo
In South Africa’s township and rural communities, many young artists struggle to gain recognition due to limited access to digital platforms and technology driven exposure. This lack of online visibility prevents them from showcasing their work, connecting with clients, or participating in larger creative networks. Addressing this issue through inclusive, technology-based art platforms can empower local creatives, stimulate job creation, and elevate South Africa’s cultural presence both locally and globally.

Work Experience

Business Intelligence Analyst at FNB Namibia (October 2024 - present)

• Data cleaning and conduct in-depth employee analytics, customer behavior analysis, and fraud detection investigations to drive data-informed decisions.
• Design and implement automation solutions to streamline and eliminate repetitive tasks, improving efficiency.
• Analyze customer engagement metrics and evaluate campaign performance to optimize marketing strategies and outcomes.

Junior Data Analyst at The Document Warehouse (March 2024 - September 2024)

• Cleaning and preparing data for analysis. Analysing data, and creating reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders and automating internal reports.
• Design and maintain databases and other applications in-house and for clients

Orientation Trainer at Department of Student Affairs UCT (August 2022 - November 2023)

• Training new Orientation leaders through facilitating sessions on different topics such as conflict management, culture shock, team building, communication skills, etc. Reimanged the syllabus to include peer-to-peer learning, and teach and apply methods.

Statistics Tutor at SmartPrep Tutors (March 2023 - December 2023)

• Private tutoring, predominantly introductory statistics and multivariate analysis, introduction to Python. 100% success rate

Multivariate Analysis Head Tutor at Department of Statistics (February 2022 - June 2023)

• Lesson planning and presentation. Assist Students with understanding concepts and R. Work as a liaison between the Lecturer and other tutors.

Student Affairs Representative at Commerce Students Council (CSC) UCT (2021/22)

• Student Advocacy. Holding faculty accountable to the needs of students. Expanded faculty mentorship program to include none first-year students. Launched first-ever peer support group. Pilot of Financial Literacy classes. Liaison between CSC and UCT bodies regarding students’ well-being.