Thulani Ngobeni
Senior Consultant
2319 Section G Shukudu Street Mamelodi Pretoria
Summary
Experience of more than 7+ years in risk management, compliance, software asset management and information systems. Dynamic individual and innovator with a proven track record at Deloitte, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder confidence through expert risk management, SAM and various other initiatives. Founded Thulani Ngobeni, a pioneering classified ads platform, leveraging skills in marketing and web development to capture new markets and foster a loyal customer base.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Founder
Thulani Ngobeni
7 2023 - 03.2024
- Founder and CEO of a classified ads listing platform based in South Africa, offering free and premium ads for individual users and businesses.
- Built the platform from scratch and involved various parties in development, marketing and advertising to ensure that business goals are aligned.
- Hiring, mentoring and coaching staff.
- Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
- Fostered culture of innovation, leading to development of groundbreaking products that captured new market segments.
- Cultivated loyal customer base through personalized marketing campaigns.
- Increased brand visibility and market penetration by developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies.
Senior Consultant - Software Asset Management
Deloitte LLP
07.2021 - 06.2023
- To assist clients around the world in managing the multi-layered complexity of SAM programs. Hence, offer a variety of services, from focused diagnostics and vendor baselines to full SAM implementations.
- Aim to provide a truly objective perspective on monitoring and governing software assets.
- Offer a distinct approach that encompasses not just tools, but also people and processes - helping clients put the right skill sets, accountability and governance in place to effectively manage software assets throughout the entire lifecycle as a neutral third party.
- To support in the delivery of SAM services to client portfolio, providing high quality solutions to complex client challenges and requirements and will further support the growth of Deloitte's Software Asset Management practice.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop customized solutions that addressed unique client needs.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting services and effective problem-solving strategies.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
- Facilitated workshops with clients to identify pain points, establish goals, and define actionable steps towards achieving desired outcomes.
- Evaluated existing business processes, recommending improvements that led to increased operational efficiency.
Risk Analyst - Independence
Deloitte Africa
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Ensuring that the GIMS service center functions are being performed accurately and effectively i.e. GIMS friendly reviews, assistance to employees with updates, and any other ad-hoc requests relating to the GIMS Service Centre Function.
- Display a general level of understanding Deloitte Policy Manual 1420 on Independence, especially relating to Financial Interest and the GlobalI ndependence Monitoring System (GIMS).
- Accuracy and completeness of completion of testing checklist and combined testing schedule.
- Provide assistance to GIMS users timeously and accurately. Where breaches are identified - timeously escalation.
- Enhanced stakeholder confidence with development of clear and concise risk communication strategies.
Junior Risk Analyst - KYC Onboarding
Deloitte Africa
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Perform "Know your client" procedures, by doing research on new and ongoing clients for the purpose of "client acceptance" and "client continuance".
- Assists management with ad-hoc tasks related to client acceptance checks and processes.
- Report risk assessments based on the established Deloitte Policy Manual (DPM 1420/30) which is in line with local and international anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws.
- Assist with the planning and set up of the annual independence declaration process.
Junior Systems Assistant
Legacy Lifestyle
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Mapping and documenting interfaces between systems.
- Translating requirements into project briefs.
- Assist the project team with technical issues in the Initiation and planning phases;
- These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project lifecycle & technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions.
- Contribute to and maintain system standards.
- Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources.
- Provide other support per request from various parties.
- Investigate and troubleshoot issues.
- Conducting requirements analysis and preparing specific proposals for modified or replacement systems.
- Drawing up, supervising and documenting testing schedule for complete system.
Education
Honours Degree In Information Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 02.2019 - 05.2020
Postgraduate Diploma In Integrated Reporting - Business Management
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelors Degree In Information Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Information Management
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Data Science Methods
Reputational Risk
Marketing and Advertising
Compliance
Python
Web Development
Microsoft Products: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SQL, Visio, Word
Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
Deloitte ImpACT FY21 Winner.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Timeline
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
01-2023
Senior Consultant - Software Asset Management
Deloitte LLP
07.2021 - 06.2023
Risk Analyst - Independence
Deloitte Africa
12.2020 - 06.2022
Data Science Methodology
05-2020
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
05-2020
Tools for Data Science
05-2020
What is Data Science?
05-2020
Honours Degree In Information Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of South Africa
02.2019 - 05.2020
Junior Risk Analyst - KYC Onboarding
Deloitte Africa
10.2018 - 12.2020
HTML Level 1
01-2018
Data Science Orientation
03-2017
Results-Based Project Management: Monitoring and Evaluation
12-2016
Junior Systems Assistant
Legacy Lifestyle
02.2016 - 10.2018
Postgraduate Diploma In Integrated Reporting - Business Management
University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelors Degree In Information Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 05.2015
Founder
Thulani Ngobeni
7 2023 - 03.2024
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