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Thulani Maziko

Thulani Maziko

Aspiring Business Analyst At Kearney
Bryanston

Summary

Strategic thinker with 8+ years’ experience across business analysis, product development, and financial strategy in both startup and corporate environments. Known for solving complex operational and customer challenges through structured thinking, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage portfolios over R150M, and deliver data-backed solutions under budget. Seeking to bring this hybrid expertise into management consulting to drive impact from day one.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager and Engineering Lead

Omnipresent Global
Johannesburg
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Spearheaded AI-powered platform design projected to save R500M for telecom operators by automating asset tracking.
  • Managed engineering and delivery of smart edge hardware for 60m tower sites; aligned product design with client needs.
  • Oversaw product lifecycle, roadmaps, sprints, and stakeholder reporting.
  • Built KPIs, dashboards, and governance models aligned with POPIA.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders at all organizational levels, fostering collaboration across departments.

Digital Product Owner

Cape Ai (Knowledgemarker)
Cape Town
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Launched a SaaS platform that scaled to 1,500 users in 3 months.
  • Built business model, vision, and sourced/negotiated investor and client deals.
  • Led marketing, sprint planning, and product-market fit validation.
  • Facilitated brand, vision, and culture sessions to drive internal alignment.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.

Internal Consultant

Investec Bank
Cape Town
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Managed lending/investment portfolios totaling over R150M; exceeded targets 3 years in a row.
  • Developed finance models, presented credit risk analysis, and authored legal documents.
  • Improved client onboarding and upselling via internal automation templates.
  • Supported cross-team collaboration and compliance advisory.
  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.

Product Engineer

Technology Innovation Agency
Pretoria
02.2014 - 02.2017
  • Designed and deployed IoT, smart grid, and energy systems in collaboration with the Department of Energy.
  • Led projects for office automation, and portable medical ventilators under budget and ahead of schedule.
  • Managed Gantt plans, wiring, PCB design, CAD models, and embedded software.
  • Authored business plans, pitches, and financials for internal product innovations.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

University of South Africa
Pretoria
12-2016

National Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering -

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
06-2016

Skills

Business Analysis & Strategy

Financial Modeling & Product Structuring

Agile Product & Project Management

AI/ML Product Thinking

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Selected Achievements

  • 2021: Top performer: 2nd-ranked consultant in national corporate lending at Investec (R150M+ portfolio)
  • 2020: Developed an internal automation template for client responses, saving 30% time spent on admin
  • 2018: Member of Investec Innovation Hub and Corporate Social Investment
  • 2014 Named Top 100 eMobility South African Innovators: Recognized for work in green technology
  • 2014: Recipient of Globeleq Scholarship: Awarded for academic excellence
  • 2008: First Team Hockey Captain: Led school team; demonstrated teamwork, discipline, and leadership.
  • 2008: School Prefect: Trusted with mentoring peers and representing student leadership.

Timeline

Product Manager and Engineering Lead

Omnipresent Global
10.2022 - 09.2024

Digital Product Owner

Cape Ai (Knowledgemarker)
09.2021 - 08.2022

Internal Consultant

Investec Bank
05.2018 - 08.2021

Product Engineer

Technology Innovation Agency
02.2014 - 02.2017

Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

University of South Africa

National Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering -

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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