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LOUIS DU PLESSIS

Cape Town

Summary

Entrepreneurial leader and General Manager with a proven track record in growing and transforming businesses through strategic innovation. Adept at integrating AI technologies to streamline operations and drive profitability. Skilled in building high-performing teams, cultivating supplier partnerships, and implementing data-driven business strategies. Recent expertise in AI-driven project planning, generative AI, and prompt engineering positions me to lead cutting-edge initiatives and business innovation. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

GENERAL MANAGER

Bio Saline Phyto Science (Pty) Ltd
5 2022 - 5 2024
  • Evaluated financial viability of business plans, aligning projects with company objectives and maximizing return on investment.

FOUNDER AND CEO

Dutch Angle (Pty) Ltd
2020.06 - 2022.04
  • Managed all aspects of product lifecycle, including selection, quality control, and customer satisfaction.

FOUNDER AND CEO

Steinworks (Pty) Ltd
2006.01 - 2020.04
  • Spearheaded company expansion through innovative marketing campaigns and operational improvements, increasing revenue by 40% over 5 years.

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Vizual Business Tools (Pty) Ltd
2000.01 - 2006.01
  • Developed and implemented efficient accounting systems, including QuickBooks and CRM (ACT), which streamlined financial processes.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics and Financial Management

University of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa

Advanced Program in Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality - General Management

UNISA
Johannesburg, South Africa

Critical Thinking for the Information Age - undefined

University of Michigan

A Full Course on Artificial Intelligence: AI The Intelligent World - undefined

Skills

Strategic Leadership & Execution

Technical skills

Generative AI Project Planning, Advanced Prompt Engineering, AI Bias Mitigation, AI-Driven Content Generation, Financial Management Software (QuickBooks), Customer Relationship Management (ACT), Data Analysis and Reporting, Strategic Planning Tools, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing Architectures, AI and Machine Learning Fundamentals

Ai tech certifications

  • Amazon Bedrock, December 2023, Mastered building and scaling generative AI applications using foundation models (FMs).
  • Planning a Generative AI Project, December 2023, Gained expertise in planning and structuring generative AI projects for business use cases.
  • Foundations of Prompt Engineering, December 12, 2023, Developed advanced prompt engineering techniques, including bias mitigation and optimization.
  • Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible, December 2023, Explored generative AI fundamentals, risks, and applications for business transformation.

Timeline

FOUNDER AND CEO

Dutch Angle (Pty) Ltd
2020.06 - 2022.04

FOUNDER AND CEO

Steinworks (Pty) Ltd
2006.01 - 2020.04

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Vizual Business Tools (Pty) Ltd
2000.01 - 2006.01

GENERAL MANAGER

Bio Saline Phyto Science (Pty) Ltd
5 2022 - 5 2024

Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics and Financial Management

University of South Africa

Advanced Program in Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality - General Management

UNISA

Critical Thinking for the Information Age - undefined

University of Michigan

A Full Course on Artificial Intelligence: AI The Intelligent World - undefined

LOUIS DU PLESSIS