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References
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TIRO OESI TIKANE

Junior Test Analyst
Lyndhurst, Johannesburg

Summary

Test Analyst with extensive experience in the Lending and Data Sciences space, focusing on credit origination systems, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in testing credit risk models, loan origination systems, and data pipelines to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Test Analyst

African Bank
08.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in the Lending and Data Sciences department to understand business requirements, particularly in the context of credit scoring, loan origination, and customer data analysis.
  • Work closely with data scientists, internal audits to validate the accuracy and efficiency of credit models, ensuring they meet business requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases focused on credit risk systems, loan processing systems, and data pipelines based on business requirements.
  • Build and maintain automated test scripts for credit-related processes.
  • Provide detailed feedback to stakeholders on the quality of credit-related systems, including any potential risks or opportunities for improvement.
  • Execute a variety of tests on loan origination platforms, credit risk models, and data integration workflows.
  • Participate in root cause analysis for defects, particularly focusing on discrepancies in credit data or miscalculations in credit risk assessments.
  • Develop power bi dashboards to presents automation tests results to the business.
  • Create and present test summary reports, including test coverage, defect trends, and areas for optimization.

Credit Risk Validation Assessor

African Bank
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Review credit applications and perform credit checks.
  • Validate and capture information taken from documents provided by the customer in line with Credit Policy and Operating Procedures (AML & Anti-Fraud Policies) as well as Insurance policy and Insurance SOP(standard operating procedures)
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes
  • Communicate assessment results to senior management and stakeholders
  • Support the continuous improvement of credit risk validation processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science Honors in IT(Data-Science) - Data Science

Eduvos University
04.2001 - 2024

Bachelor of commerce - Statistics

North-West University(NWU)

Data Science Practitioner -

Apex Academy
04.2001 -

Data Science course 2022 - Complete Data Science Bootcamp

Udemy Academy

Matric Certificate -

Kgononyane SecondarySchool

Skills

    Python

    RStudio

    SAS

    Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

    Excel

    MS office 365

Accomplishments

  • Data Analysis & Interpretation: Skilled in analyzing large datasets to extract insights and support informed decision-making for model validation and risk assessments.
  • Statistical & Analytical Techniques: Expertise in applying advanced statistical methods (regression, hypothesis testing) to evaluate financial models and identify risks.
  • Data Cleaning & Validation: Ensures data integrity through rigorous cleaning, data scrambling, error checking, and validation to maintain model accuracy and compliance.

References

References Available upon request

Languages

  • English & Setswana
  • Additional Information

    • ADVANCED STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION & CURRENT AFFAIRS

    Timeline

    Junior Test Analyst

    African Bank
    08.2024 - Current

    Credit Risk Validation Assessor

    African Bank
    07.2022 - 07.2024

    Bachelor of Science Honors in IT(Data-Science) - Data Science

    Eduvos University
    04.2001 - 2024

    Data Science Practitioner -

    Apex Academy
    04.2001 -

    Bachelor of commerce - Statistics

    North-West University(NWU)

    Data Science course 2022 - Complete Data Science Bootcamp

    Udemy Academy

    Matric Certificate -

    Kgononyane SecondarySchool
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