Hemil Gopalan
Analyst | Engineer
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced Business Analyst and Engineer with a diverse background in business strategy consulting, mining, data science, and motorsport engineering research. Strong technical skillset and high-level problem-solving abilities. Excel in corporate development and technology sectors. Positioned to drive impactful change in big tech and consulting industries.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Analyst
Business Science Corporation
Johannesburg
01.2024 - Current
- Developed an LLM expert and agent web application for the largest platinum mining company in the world that was able to identify R2 billion in potential cost reduction and run bespoke analysis comparing various business scenarios.
- Transformed the business process of global commodities modelling agency, moving 70% of their business onto our platform and retaining over $30 million of their client revenue.
- Built a dynamic scenario analysis model for the corporate development team of a global mining client, enabling concurrent evaluation of R2–10 billion revenue generating opportunities, projects and initiatives presented to the C-suite.
Genius Instructor/Tutor (Maths, AP Maths, History)
Genius Premium Tuition
Johannesburg
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Tutored over 100 hours of IB, IEB and Cambridge A Levels Mathematics Lessons and improved all my students' results into distinctions through personalized lessons
Vacation Work Student/Intern
Aerial Monitoring Solutions
Johannesburg
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Co-designed and ran analysis of a new drone wing, generating 20% more lift/performance while retaining modularity for customizable design purposes.
- Developed a numerical model for a composite wing analysis for a drone that validated our proposed structure, which was able to withstand 50% greater load, presenting the findings in a client proposal.
Manufacturing Student/Intern
Nhlansi Mechtrix
Pinetown
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Performed multiple production runs, quality assurance, and machining processes for a variety of small, precision components used for electro-mechanical devices for air weapons systems. Improved these processes by 20% in time saved by rebuilding the CNC machine
Education
BSc(Eng) – Aeronautical -
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2019 - 01.2023
Applied Data Science with Python Specialization -
University of Michigan (Coursera)
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor’s Degree Pass -
Clifton College
Durban, KZN 01.2014 - 01.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- MATLAB
- Python
- SciKit Learn
- Numpy
- Pandas
- FEA
- CFD
- SQL
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Artificial Intelligence
- Streamlit, Nodejs, Vercel
- Problem Solving
- Data and Business Strategy
Projects
- Final Year Thesis: Investigating the effect of ground proximity on the vortex aerodynamics and aerodynamic seal of a Formula One Car
- Markowitz Stock Portfolio Optimization Model using Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Simulations
- Formula One Data Visualization Web Application
Leadership Experience
University of the Witwatersrand, M.I.A School Council Treasurer (Executive), 01/01/22, 11/30/22, Planned and budgeted for school events such as a Treasure Hunt (Hunt M.I.A) and a Women’s Month event (She-Talks), running these within 80% of a tight school budget.
Timeline
Applied Data Science with Python Specialization -
University of Michigan (Coursera)
01.2025 - Current
Business Analyst
Business Science Corporation
01.2024 - Current
Genius Instructor/Tutor (Maths, AP Maths, History)
Genius Premium Tuition
01.2023 - 12.2023
Vacation Work Student/Intern
Aerial Monitoring Solutions
07.2022 - 05.2023
Manufacturing Student/Intern
Nhlansi Mechtrix
01.2022 - 03.2022
BSc(Eng) – Aeronautical -
University of The Witwatersrand
01.2019 - 01.2023
Bachelor’s Degree Pass -
Clifton College
01.2014 - 01.2018
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