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Anesu Sibanda

Summary

Data Consultant with 7+ years of experience delivering impactful data solutions across finance, banking, and retail. Brings a strong blend of technical expertise (Power BI, SQL, modern data platforms) and commercial leadership, having managed client portfolios generating over R10M in revenue. Proven ability to lead client engagements, define data strategy, and turn complex data into actionable insights that drive business performance.

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)
2019

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

Skills

  • 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)
Anesu Sibanda