Vincent Kumalo
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced Financial Data Management and Reporting with strong technical skills. Proactive problem solving and ability to explain complex issues simplistically. Analytical thinker with prioritisation capabilities. Experienced in designing and implementing data pipelines, optimising database performance, and ensuring robust data security. Skilled in SQL, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS, with focus on delivering reliable, scalable solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with knack for translating complex requirements into actionable insights.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant Account Management
Standard Bank Group
Johannesburg
12.2013 - Current
Delivering enterprise-level data management and operational analytics to optimise risk exposure, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable digital transformation across customer-facing financial systems.
- Managed and maintained large-scale client and transactional datasets, ensuring high levels of data accuracy, consistency, and integrity, in compliance with banking regulations.
- Drove recovery operations through data-driven account strategies, reducing delinquency.
- Maintained accurate client and transactional data for regulatory compliance.
- Championed customer retention and satisfaction through service excellence.
- Enhanced workflows through automation, digital support initiatives, and optimisation.
- Facilitated multi-platform communication and issue resolution.
- Consistently invested in upskilling for data analytics, automation, and other related skills.
Entry-Level Data Engineer (Internship)
Sand Technologies
remote
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Built scalable ETL pipelines using AWS and SQL to streamline data operations.
- Automated repetitive processes with Python (NumPy, Pandas), improving efficiency.
- Developed interactive dashboards with Power BI for visualising business metrics.
- Structured and maintained large datasets in MySQL, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and integrity.
- Produced insightful reports that informed key decision-making.
- Demonstrated resilience by managing internship deliverables while working full-time at Standard Bank.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Information and Technology Management
MANCOSA
Johannesburg, GP2025
Information Technology - Systems Development
Explore AI Academy
2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Information Management
Damelin
Johannesburg, GP2022
Advanced Certificate - Financial Planning
MANCOSA
Johannesburg, GP2020
Higher Certificate - Economics and Management Sciences
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Johannesburg, GP2017
Grade12 - Soweto, GP
Bona Comprehensive School
Soweto, GP2002
Skills
- Data management
- Data integrity assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- ETL pipeline development
- Analytical problem-solving
- Cloud computing
- Data analysis
- Machine learning basics
- Data governance
- Data visualisation
Personal Information
Title: Information Management Professional
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner
- AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer
Custom Section
- Driving digital transformation through data-driven solutions
- Simplifying complex datasets to uncover actionable insights
- Continuous learning in AI, cloud computing, and big data
- Collaborating in innovative environments to shape scalable solutions
Timeline
Entry-Level Data Engineer (Internship)
Sand Technologies
02.2024 - 06.2024
Consultant Account Management
Standard Bank Group
12.2013 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Information and Technology Management
MANCOSA
Information Technology - Systems Development
Explore AI Academy
Bachelor of Commerce - Information Management
Damelin
Advanced Certificate - Financial Planning
MANCOSA
Higher Certificate - Economics and Management Sciences
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Grade12 - Soweto, GP
Bona Comprehensive School