Byron Kruger
Data Analytics Consultant
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven Data Analyst with 2 years of experience transforming complex financial data into strategic business insights for leading banking institutions. Proven skill in developing innovative analytics solutions that directly support executive decision-making and enhance client-facing platforms. Adept at bridging technical expertise with business acumen to deliver impactful dashboards and insights tools. Skilled in managing both local and international stakeholder relationships and translating complex requirements into actionable analytics solutions. Combines technical proficiency in multiple BI platforms with an understanding of financial services, enabling data-informed strategy development across diverse banking initiatives. Brings the same disciplined resilience and determination from endurance athletics to professional challenges, consistently delivering under pressure and maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst
Quantium
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered critical analytics solutions for one of Australia's largest non-bank payment transaction acquirer, overcoming international time zone challenges while developing their merchant portal offering
- Designed and implemented comprehensive Looker dashboards that formed the foundation of a client-facing insights platform for thousands of merchants
- Spent 3 weeks on-site with international stakeholders, collaborating during quarterly strategic planning sessions and building trusted client relationships
- Developed a Power BI insights tool for a leading South African financial institution, collaborating directly with business unit CEOs to align with strategic objectives and drive roll-out of the tool across the business
- Gained extensive presentation experience, both internally within Quantium, as well as externally to clients
- Led comprehensive user testing processes with major commercial banking clients, gathering feedback and implementing improvements to ensure solution effectiveness
- Balanced multiple stakeholder needs, including supporting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance initiatives
- Utilized advanced technical skills in GCP, BigQuery, SQL, Looker, SAS, and Power BI to transform complex financial data into actionable business intelligence
Teaching Assistant
University Of The Witwatersrand
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results
- Led lab sessions for students where I assisted them with their code
- Supported lecture activities, tutoring, and exam invigilation
Education
Bachelor of Science Honours - Computer Science
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Applied Mathematics
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Full AS Levels With Distinction -
British International College And Distance College
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Data Science Microdegree - Data Science
Hyperion Development
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Advanced data visualization: Looker, Power BI
Cloud platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Database querying: SQL, BigQuery, SAS
Proficient in Python
Client relationship management
Requirements gathering and stakeholder management
International collaboration and remote team coordination
Financial analytics and banking domain knowledge
User experience testing and feedback implementation
Accomplishments
- Achieved SA colours for Triathlon and represented the country at the ITU Triathlon World Championships in Spain in 2023
- Full Ironman finisher, 2022
Timeline
Data Analyst
Quantium
02.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University Of The Witwatersrand
03.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science Honours - Computer Science
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Applied Mathematics
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Full AS Levels With Distinction -
British International College And Distance College
04.2001 -
Data Science Microdegree - Data Science
Hyperion Development
04.2001 -
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