Highlights:- Transformed reporting at Tyme Global, reducing manual reporting by 70% while integrating advanced analytics. - Built a real-time data ingestion system, increasing operational efficiency by 60%. - Optimized cloud infrastructure, reducing data processing costs by 30%. - Increased product decision-making speed through AI-driven analytics at Cell C. - Reduced manufacturing costs by 30% at Reckitt through process innovation. - Led a $50M facility construction project at PepsiCo under strict budget constraints.

Skills:Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Advanced DAX, Real-time Dashboards, Data Storytelling, Machine Learning (Predictive Analytics, NLP, Time-, Databricks, Apache Iceberg, Apache Spark, AWS, Sno, Data Lakes, ETL Pipelines, Data Governance, Kafka, Airflow, SQL, Python, R, Lean Six Sigma, Agile Project Management, Business Process Re-engineering, KPI Standardizati

Goal:To leverage my extensive experience in data architecture, business intelligence, and AI-driven analytics to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation. I aim to lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, unlock data-driven decision-making, and create scalable, future-proof solutions. My goal is to transition into a senior leadership role where I can shape data strategy, mentor high-performing teams, and bridge the gap between technology and business value in global organizations.

Certification:- Mechanical Engineers Certificate of Competency - Dept of Labour | 1998 - Packaging Management Development Program - SA Breweries | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | 2000 - Management Development Program MDP - UCT | 2005 - MSc Packaging Technology - all exams passed | Brunell University | 2005 - Global Advanced Emotional Intelligence and MBTI Type Program - Vienna | 2007 - Data Scientist in R Certification | Datacamp | 2019 - Spark with sparklyr in R | Introduction to Pyspark | Visual Geospatial Data in R | Datacamp | 2020 - Kubernetes | Datacamp | 2025

Honor:Recipient of two Mondelez Global President’s Awards (2006 & 2007) for outstanding leadership and exceptional performance.

Reporting Director 03/2023 - 01/2025
Tyme Global, Centurion - Remote, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Hospitality
Transforming BI & Analytics: Led the shift from Excel to an integrated BI ecosystem using Apache Iceberg, Spark, and Power BI. Standardized executive dashboards, cutting manual reporting by 70% and eliminating invoicing delays. Built predictive models with DAX and ML, enhancing forecasting. Founded a Business Reporting Center of Excellence for cross-department metric consistency.
- Spearheaded a full-scale reporting transformation, migrating from Excel-based analytics to an advanced, integrated BI ecosystem. - Implemented Apache Iceberg, Apache Spark, and Power BI, reducing data latency and improving analytical scalability. - Designed and standardized executive dashboards, reducing manual reporting time by 70% and month-end invoicing delays eliminated. - Developed predictive analytics models using DAX and machine learning, enhancing strategic forecasting capabilities. - Established a Center of Excellence for Business Reporting, ensuring metric consistency across departments.--
Founder and Senior Consultant 04/2020 - current
SR71 Consult, Centurion, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: IT COnsulting
Driving business transformation through data innovation: Led C-suite initiatives optimizing efficiency and revenue, designed AI-powered data ecosystems, and built BI frameworks cutting reporting time by 50%. Advised industries on data governance and analytics, while enhancing ETL pipelines to boost processing speeds by 60%.
- Led business transformation initiatives for C-suite executives, integrating data-driven strategies to optimize operational efficiency and revenue growth. - Designed and implemented fifth-generation data ecosystems, incorporating real-time analytics, AI-driven insights, and scalable cloud solutions. - Developed custom BI frameworks that streamlined reporting processes, reducing time-to-insight by 50%. - Advised financial services, hospitality, and telecom industries on data governance, predictive analytics, and cloud migrations. - Optimized ETL pipelines and data workflows, improving data processing speeds by 60% and enhancing system scalability.--
Executive Head of Product Management 08/2019 - 01/2020
Cell C, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Telecom
Headed product development team
Optimized product decision-making processes by integrating advanced analytics and real-time insights, accelerating time-to-market.--
Executive Head: Strategic Operations & Commercial Projects 01/2017 - 07/2019
Cell C, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Telecom
AI-Driven Big Data & Network Optimization: Built and leveraged a Big Data Lab to apply AI/ML for network optimization, revenue forecasting, and strategic insights. Developed real-time reporting and executive dashboards, enhancing visibility into network and commercial performance. Designed advanced roaming analytics and AI-powered finite element network modeling.
- Built and actively used Big Data / Big Processor Lab, applying AI/ML for network optimization, revenue forecasting, and strategic insights. - Developed comprehensive reporting system that produced live network and commercial performance insights - Implemented executive dashboards for CEO office that provided real-time visibility into key business metrics and operational performance - Developed finite element network modeling with integrated AI and machine learning - Designed and implemented industry-leading roaming analytics model--
Managing Executive - Regions 01/2015 - 01/2017
Cell C, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Telecom
Led a business turnaround strategy that resulted in accelerated revenue growth across 5 of 6 regional markets. - Implemented regional P&L models, aligning financial reporting with operational performance tracking.
- New Customer-centric KPIs introduced, Customer-centric upgrade of various Key customer interface Processes - Disruptive "out of the box" leadership role to Drive business Turnaround Cultural Transformation--
Manufacturing Director Africa 02/2013 - 01/2015
RECKITT BENCKISER, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: FMCG Manufacturing
Supply Chain & Manufacturing Optimization: Led service level improvements from 85% to 97% in four months across two plants and multiple co-packers in Africa. Overhauled warehousing and planning controls while maintaining customer service levels above 95%. Designed a new manufacturing model to reduce conversion costs by 15–30% and spearheaded margin mix analysis implementation. Managed $120M COGS and 1,000 employees.
- 2 Plants, various co-packers across Africa, 1000 employees, 120 Million USD COGS - Service level improvement lead: improved service levels from 85 to 97% in 4 months - Warehousing and planning processes overhauled controls whilst maintaining customer service levels above 95% - New manufacturing operational model (to deliver a 15 - 30% conversion cost reduction Margin Mix Analysis Implementation Lead--

Stellenbosch University 01/1990 - 12/1993
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Mechanical engineering
Minor:Mechanical Design, refrigeration, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics
Fully qualified in the minimum duration of 4 years

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