Lungisa Khephe
Data Scientist
Pretoria
Summary
Lungisa Khephe is a Dynamic and results-oriented data scientist with 5 years of experience in leveraging data-driven insights to drive business outcomes. With proven track record of building impactful Power BI reports, leading data cleaning and migration projects, and developing advanced analytical models. Skilled in analytics building strategies, extracting, transforming, and analyzing complex datasets to uncover actionable insights and inform strategic decision-making. He possesses strong soft skills, including effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
Lungisa is committed to continuous learning and innovation in the field of data science. He holds a ND in Mathematical Technology from CPUT and in his final year of studies towards his BSc Computing at UNISA. He is seeking opportunities to apply his expertise and drive meaningful impact in a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ops Specialist Data Scientist
BCX
Pretoria
7 2023 - Current
- Strategic Leadership; Played a pivotal role in shaping BCX's BI, AI, and analytics strategies, and Policy .
- Business Alignment; Initiated and Collaborated with key business and technical stakeholders to ensure data initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
- Data Management; Successfully sourced, transformed, and loaded data, ensuring its integrity and usability for analysis.
- Data Governance; Established and championed adoption of a collaborative workspace platform (Curate FX) for teams to define, design, and scope complex business scenarios, fostering faster and more informed decision-making, streamlining data processes.
- Dashboard Development; Built and published insightful dashboards for data-driven decision-making.
- Data Migration; Led design and implementation of efficient data migration activities.
- Data Lakehouse; Actively participated in creation and implementation of BCX's data Lakehouse (MS Fabric).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
Ops Specialist Data Scientist
Telkom group
Pretoria
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Stakeholder Engagement; Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data-driven business solutions.
- Customer Segmentation; Successfully implemented customer segmentation projects using Machine learning techniques and provided business rules within three months.
- HR Analytics; Extracted, transformed, and cleaned HR data from multiple sources, delivering insights through automated dashboards in six months.
- Data Analysis; Created insightful tables and applied statistical methods to extract valuable insights from data for approximately eleven projects.
- Data Governance; Conducted comprehensive data landscape and maturity assessments, aligning with organizational goals.
- Data Strategy; Developed and implemented a data strategy aligned with company's strategic objectives.
- Data Migration; Led data migration projects for eighteen month which included strategy development, execution planning, auditing, ETL, and documentation.
- Data Governance; Provided guidance and support for warehouse data sandbox management, ensuring adherence to naming conventions, cleaning practices, and effective communication.
- Team Leadership; Led a team of data specialists, overseeing project management, asset management, mentoring, and target achievement.
Data Scientist Intern
BCX
CAPE TOWN
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Stakeholder Collaboration; Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify data-driven business opportunities.
- Data Mining and Analysis; Extracted and analysed data to optimize product development, marketing strategies, and overall business performance.
- Data Source Evaluation; Assessed effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and gathering techniques.
- Data Modeling; Developed custom data models and algorithms to extract valuable insights from datasets.
- Predictive Modeling; Applied predictive modeling to enhance customer experiences, drive revenue growth, optimize ad targeting, and achieve other business objectives.
- A/B Testing; Established company-wide A/B testing framework to evaluate model quality and effectiveness.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration; Coordinated with various teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.
- Data Monitoring; Developed processes and tools for continuous monitoring of model performance and data accuracy.
EMS Department
CPUT
CAPE TOWN
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Data Extraction; Successfully extracted and analyzed paramedic student practical data stored in the FISDAP database.
- Data Cleaning; Utilized Excel to clean and prepare the data for analysis, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
- Data Visualization; Imported the cleaned data into Microsoft Power BI and created interactive dashboards to visualize key metrics and trends.
- Insight Generation; Presented findings and insights based on the data analysis, providing valuable information for program evaluation and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computing
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - ND Mathematical Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bellville, South Africa 01.2013 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Wynberg Secondary School
Wynberg, South Africa 01.2008 - 01.2013
Skills
Python
SQL
C
MS Office Suit (ICDL)
Data migration
Process mapping
Oracle DBMS
Machine learning
Alteryx
Data Architectural activities
Survey development
Google Cloud Platform
Ability to deliver quality work under pressure
Communication and presentation skills
Adaptability and team player
Innovative and Flexible
Good organizational and administrative skills
Conflict management
Stress management
Time and Project Management
Driven and self-motivated
Team lead
Curate FX
SharePoint
Forum establishment
Province
GAUTENG
Personal Information
- Age: 30
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
Health
EXCELLENT
Criminalrecord
NONE
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
IsiXhosa
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
Driverlicense
HEAVY VEHICLE AND LIGHT VEHICLE(CODE10)
References
- BCX, Specialist Business Analyst, Mrs T Madi, Manager, 073 393 7520
- Telkom, Specialist Data Scientist, Mr N Mtshali, Colleague, 071 623 9129
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Computing
University of South Africa
01.2020 - Current
Ops Specialist Data Scientist
Telkom group
01.2019 - 06.2023
Data Scientist Intern
BCX
01.2018 - 12.2018
EMS Department
CPUT
07.2017 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - ND Mathematical Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2013 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Wynberg Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2013
Ops Specialist Data Scientist
BCX
7 2023 - Current
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