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Phumzile Sithole

Phumzile Sithole

Junior Data Scientist
Soweto,Gauteng

Summary

Detailed Junior Data Analyst Intern well-versed in various statistical methods such as descriptive and influential statistics. Independent and versatile individual skillful in identifying data issues and monitoring existing metrics. Offering 1 years of experience collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions. Proficient in SAS and SQL paired with first-rate report writing abilities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Data Analyst Intern

STANLIB
JOHANNESBURG, south Africa
01.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated statistical data analysis, design, and information flow.
  • Participate in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand business needs.
  • Ran statistical analyses within software to process large datasets.
  • Implemented randomized sampling techniques for optimized surveys.
  • Developed polished visualizations to share results of data analyses.
  • Modeled predictions with feature selection algorithms.
  • Tested and validated models for accuracy of predictions in outcomes of interest.
  • Presented findings orally and in writing with advanced mathematical models.
  • Improved data collection methods by designing surveys, polls and other instruments.
  • Compiled, cleaned and manipulated data for proper handling.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Worked with Stanlib customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Conducted consumer data analysis on products to assist with promotional campaigns.
  • Developed quarterly roadmaps based on impact, effort and test coordinations, working with stakeholders to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
  • Applied statistical and algebraic techniques to interpret key points from gathered data.
  • Used SAS and R algorithms to analyze and solve complex business problems.
  • Evaluated processes and data, identifying productivity gains and sales growth within digitization segment.
  • Utilized various professional statistical techniques and maintained large databases to collect and analyze data from partners and customers.
  • Completed filing, data entry and copying for data analyst team.
  • Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing spreadsheets to promote robust data management platform, resulting in accurate data analysis and entry.
  • Mapped current business and operational processes and recommended areas for improvement.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain business information and key data informing responses to development requests.
  • Developed flowcharts and diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
  • Researched and compiled tailored monthly analytics and reports for senior management with Excel.
  • Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets by finding correlations and visualizing with charts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Science Education

Jabulile Secondary School
Orange Farm
01.2011 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS

North-West University
Potchestroom
02.2016 - 05.2019

Honours - Quantitative Risk Management

North-West University
Potchestroom
01.2019 - 05.2020

Skills

Operations analysis

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Software

SAS

R

SQL

Excel

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Timeline

Data Analyst Intern

STANLIB
01.2021 - Current

Honours - Quantitative Risk Management

North-West University
01.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS

North-West University
02.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Science Education

Jabulile Secondary School
01.2011 - 12.2015
Phumzile SitholeJunior Data Scientist