Uapfa Mphigalale
Thohoyandou
Summary
Driven and curious student from Johannesburg, South Africa, with a strong passion for mathematics, statistics, and finance. Consistently ranks among the top students in school and district, excelling in challenging environments that enhance problem-solving skills. A commitment to community support is demonstrated through mentoring first-year and high school students in the local village, assisting them with university applications. An entrepreneurial spirit is evident in the founding of Allied Services, accompanied by a keen interest in experiences that broaden perspectives and foster creativity. Eager to contribute to the University of Maryland's diverse and collaborative community while pursuing a path in quantitative finance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Entrepreneur / Founder
Allied Services Group
08.2024 - Current
- Increased profit margins by 15% by optimizing pricing strategies and reducing operational costs through data analysis and statistical modeling.
Education
Matriculation - undefined
Tshivhase Secondary School
12.2022
BSc - Mathematics & Mathematical statistics (with Financial Orientation)
University of Johannesburg
08.2025
Skills
- Adaptability
- Effective time management
- Thorough analytical approach
- Mathematical and Statistical Analysis
- Experience with machine learning techniques
- Experience in multiple programming languages: Python, C, SQL, and R
- Effective problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Strategic decision-making
- Effective conflict resolution
- Strategic leadership
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Alumni of the Ujenius Programme, University of Johannesburg, ranked in the top 1% of students in my first year.
- Consistently ranked among the top 10 students from primary school through high school.
- Recognized among the top 100 students in Vhembe District throughout high school.
- Led group projects in high school, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Mentor to first-year university students, supporting their academic adjustment and personal growth.
- Mentor to approximately five students annually from my village, guiding them through university applications and academic planning.
- Founder of Allied Services (2024–present), managing operations and providing general services.
- Actively supports family while maintaining strong academic performance.
Certification
- Become a probability & Statistics Master - Udemy
- Learn to code with Python - Udemy
- Master Statistics & Machine Learning : intuition, math, code - Udemy
- The complete SQL boot camp - Udemy
- Machine Learning (AI, Python, R+, ChatGPT) - Udemy
- Data Analysis with Pandas and Python - Udemy
- Ujenius Club 2023 - University of Johannesburg
- Oracle Data Platform- Oracle University
- The Complete Financial Analyst Course 2025- Udemy
LANGUAGES
Sotho - Intermediate
Isizulu - Intermediate
English - Fluent
Tshivenda - Native
Hobbies
- Reading
- Mentoring
- Urban exploration
- Journaling
- Coking & baking
- Listening to Music & Podcasts
- Learning new languages
Timeline
Entrepreneur / Founder
Allied Services Group
08.2024 - Current
Matriculation - undefined
Tshivhase Secondary School
BSc - Mathematics & Mathematical statistics (with Financial Orientation)
University of Johannesburg
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