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Moshomane Tlogedi Nkogatse

Galloway,Centurion

Summary

Experienced professional with focus on data science and machine learning. Capable of transforming complex datasets into actionable insights through advanced analytics and predictive modelling. Utilises strong programming skills and statistical knowledge to drive data-driven decision-making.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Decision/Data Scientist

Capitec Bank
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Lead the development and deployment of advanced Machine and Deep learning models to detect, predict, and mitigate fraud (push payments, account takeover attempts etc) in AWS
  • Analyze large volumes of data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies associated with potential fraud threats with Python and Power BI
  • Design and implement experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of fraud detection systems and continuously improve their performance using MLflow
  • Develop robust data pipelines, algorithms, and tools to support real-time detection and response to digital payments fraud threats with Spark and Glue
  • Contribute to overall Data Science and Analytics infrastructure

Senior Data Scientist

Anglo-American-Kumba Iron Ore
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developing and leading the application of data science modelling at an Integrated Operations Centre level to deliver insight-driven tactical and strategic value creation
  • Use data to support and optimize decision-making, including predictive decision-making across the business value chain from the pit right through to the market
  • Providing statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modelling, simulation, and optimization to discover trends, opportunities, and threats such as production throughput, safety, health etc
  • Design quantitative advanced analytics models that answer business questions and/or discover opportunities for improvement/optimization at the business unit such as Load and Hauling Operations
  • Developing data pipelines to Ingest large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional requirements using Microsoft Azure

Senior Data Scientist

First National Bank
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Development and validation of credit scoring models for Credit Card and Home Loans with SAS, Python and Paragon Modeller
  • Development of Power BI reports for Model Monitoring and Reporting
  • Development of business support models (income estimation and affordability)
  • Exposure to development and validation of IFRS 9 models (PD, EAD and LGD)
  • Responding to ad-hoc analysis requests in a timely manner for credit risk purposes
  • Extracting and Aggregating Data from Large Relational Databases from Credit Bureau (Compuscan and TransUnion) for credit scoring purposes
  • Liaising with other product houses for supporting reporting and credit risk assessment processes

Senior Commercial Analyst (Data Scientist)

African Bank
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Customer Value Analytics: delivering insights on consumer trends and behaviours in the market
  • Customer Segmentation: building customer segments according to customer behaviours
  • Credit Risk Modelling: scorecard analysis and monitoring
  • Propensity Modelling: developing cross-selling and Up-selling models to sell new products to customers
  • Marketing Campaign Optimisation: Maximising the customer's lifetime value and getting the right customer
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Developing statistical models to forecast and estimate sales
  • Data Visualization: developing Power BI reports for sales and marketing views

Data Analyst

Thebe Health Group (ThebeMed)
11.2015 - 02.2019
  • Pricing Analysis: Supporting the Consulting Actuary in monitoring, analysing, and pricing medical scheme options
  • Product Development: Contribute to the design and refinement of healthcare products to meet client needs
  • Market Research: Perform in-depth research to inform competitive pricing and market strategies
  • Data Management & Analysis: Use SAS, SQL, Python and advanced Excel functions to extract and analyze data, identify trends, and understand causes of deviations
  • Financial Reporting: Assist with financial reporting, including calculating IBNR using actuarial methods, such as short-term insurance runoff triangles and statistical modeling(Regression Modelling)

Education

BSc (Hons) - Applied Mathematics

University of Stellenbosch
01.2025 - 12.2025

BSc - Mathematics with Statistics

University of Limpopo
01.2012 - 12.2014

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Lewalemolomo Secondary School
01.2009 - 12.2009

Skills

  • Logical analysis
  • Abstract reasoning
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Reporting skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Data Manipulation
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Machine Learning Model Development
  • Data Warehousing
  • Relational databases Programming
  • Object-Oriented Programming (Python)
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • SQL
  • PySpark
  • CI/CD
  • PowerBI
  • Kafka
  • MLflow

Accomplishments

  • 01/01/14, Achieved 75% Overall Average, IDC Top Academic Achiever in Applied Mathematics
  • 01/01/09, Elected as an SRC Chairperson, Lewalemolomo Secondary School

Custom

  • Mathematics
  • Artificial Intelligence

Timeline

BSc (Hons) - Applied Mathematics

University of Stellenbosch
01.2025 - 12.2025

Senior Decision/Data Scientist

Capitec Bank
06.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Data Scientist

Anglo-American-Kumba Iron Ore
09.2022 - 06.2024

Senior Data Scientist

First National Bank
02.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Commercial Analyst (Data Scientist)

African Bank
03.2019 - 01.2021

Data Analyst

Thebe Health Group (ThebeMed)
11.2015 - 02.2019

BSc - Mathematics with Statistics

University of Limpopo
01.2012 - 12.2014

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Lewalemolomo Secondary School
01.2009 - 12.2009

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