Anesu Sibanda
Johannesburg, South Africa
Summary
Data consultant with over 7 years of experience in delivering comprehensive data solutions for finance, banking, and retail sectors. Expertise in Power BI, SQL, and modern data platforms, complemented by strong commercial acumen. Successfully managed client portfolios generating revenue exceeding R10 million. Proven track record in leading client engagements, driving data strategy, and translating complex data into actionable insights for measurable business impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Data Consultant
Decision Inc
Johannesburg
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in delivering data solutions across analytics and engineering including Power BI reporting, data modelling, and ETL pipelines.
- Collaborated with business and technical stakeholders to design scalable insight-driven solutions.
- Supported modern data platform initiatives using tools such as Databricks and Azure.
- Contributed prior leadership experience to mentor team members and guide project delivery.
Key Clients: Old Mutual Africa Region, AngloGoldAshanti, Harambee, Go Tyme
Engagement Lead
Decision Inc
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed client portfolios contributing over R10M in revenue, driving account growth, and retention.
- Led end-to-end delivery across multiple data and analytics projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and profitability.
- Built and maintained senior client relationships, identifying upsell opportunities and new business.
- Managed and mentored cross-functional teams, overseeing performance, resource planning, and career development.
- Scoped and costed new projects, aligning technical solutions with business objectives.
Intermediate Data Consultant
Decision Inc
Johannesburg
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered Power BI dashboards, data models, and reporting solutions across multiple industries.
- Led the migration of reporting platforms (QlikSense/Tableau → Power BI), improving performance and usability.
- Gathered and translated business requirements into scalable data solutions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to drive data-informed decision-making.
Key Clients: PepsiCo, Life Healthcare, Massmart, and FQML.
Business Intelligence Developer
Expeditus (PTY) LTD
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed dashboards and reporting solutions for multiple clients across various industries.
- Gathered requirements and translated business needs into technical deliverables.
- Designed and maintained SQL databases and data models.
- Delivered insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Key Clients: Nedbank, National Institute for Communicable Dieseases (NICD)
Education
Bachelor of Computing - Majoring in Business Intelligence
Belgium Campus iTVersity (Tshwane Campus)
Skills
- Data Analysis; Visualization & Reporting Tools (Power BI, Qlik Sense, Tableau, MicroStrategy; SSRS)
- Database Management & Warehousing (MS Fabric; SSAS; SSIS; Azure Data Factory; Databricks; SQL)
- Data Integration
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Account Management
- Client Communication
- Requirements Gathering
- Project Delivery
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Microsoft: Fabric DP600, 02/2026
- Databricks: Data Engineering, AI BI for Data Analysts 04/2026
- QlikSense Business Analyst, 12/2022
- Microsoft: Power BI Certified Data Analyst, 12/2021
- MicroStrategy Certified Analyst, 12/2018
Timeline
Senior Data Consultant
Decision Inc
02.2025 - Current
Engagement Lead
Decision Inc
06.2023 - 01.2025
Intermediate Data Consultant
Decision Inc
08.2021 - 06.2023
Business Intelligence Developer
Expeditus (PTY) LTD
01.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Computing - Majoring in Business Intelligence
Belgium Campus iTVersity (Tshwane Campus)