Wendy Khuboni
Durban,GP
Summary
Strategic business professional with deep expertise in business intelligence and data analytics, prepared to drive impactful decision-making. Known for collaborative team leadership and consistently delivering results in dynamic environments. Proficient in data visualization, problem-solving, and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Business Intelligence Manager
BMS Foods (Pty) Ltd – Gen4Foods & Bluff Meat Suppl
08.2023 - Current
- Lead the development and execution of group-wide BI strategies aligned with operational goals across Gen4Foods and Bluff Meat Supply.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across supply chain, production, sales, and customer satisfaction to support strategic objectives.
- Drive a data-driven culture by empowering executive decision-making through accessible insights and real-time analytics.
- Analyse procurement efficiency, inventory turnover, production outputs, and logistics performance to optimise costs and reduce waste.
- Forecast demand and reduce spoilage through analysis of stock trends and integration with ERP and warehouse management systems.
- Deliver sales performance insights across retail and wholesale channels and provide product and customer analytics to support growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with finance teams to track margins, revenue, and COGS, and support budgeting and forecasting through predictive modelling.
- Ensure audit readiness and compliance by aligning reporting systems with financial and food safety regulations.
- Establish and enforce data governance policies to maintain consistency, accuracy, and secure access across systems.
- Lead and mentor a multi-functional BI team, overseeing the implementation and optimization of tools including Power BI, SSIS, and Microsoft SQL.
- Evaluate new analytics technologies and manage vendor engagements to support innovation and system enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to translate business questions into BI solutions that drive performance and accountability.
Data Analyst (Consultant)
Systemic Logic
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered data-driven insights and analytical support to clients across banking, telecoms, and retail sectors.
- Gathered, cleaned, and analyzed large datasets to identify trends, support strategic planning, and improve business performance.
- Created interactive dashboards and visualizations in Power BI and Excel to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Developed and automated reports to track key business metrics and reduce manual processing time.
- Conducted gap analyses and recommended data strategies to improve client data maturity and governance frameworks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, IT, and project managers, to align data initiatives with organizational goals.
- Ensured data integrity and consistency by implementing validation rules and reconciliation checks.
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
MR Price Group - Power Fashion
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Designed, developed, and deployed end-to-end BI solutions using the Microsoft BI stack (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Power BI) to support business operations across merchandising, supply chain, and finance.
- Built and maintained interactive dashboards and reports, enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple departments.
- Developed and optimized data models and ETL pipelines to support enterprise data warehousing and reporting.
- Led BI development projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business priorities through effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to define KPIs and deliver actionable insights that enhanced sales performance, inventory management, and customer segmentation.
- Mentored junior BI team members, fostering technical growth and improving overall team capabilities.
- Ensured data quality through rigorous validation processes and upheld data governance standards across BI assets.
- Conducted performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries and reports to ensure efficiency and scalability.
BI Developer (MS Power BI)
Betting Entertainment Technologies
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed data visualisations using Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.
- Documented requirements and delivered customized solutions to meet business objectives.
- Optimized data warehouse solutions using SQL Server BI tools for enhanced reporting.
- Ensured data accuracy through rigorous testing and quality assurance processes.
BI/QlikView Developer
ISO Metrix
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Scoped and delivered QlikView and Qlik Sense projects aligned with client needs.
- Maintained and optimized client dashboards, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Delivered ETL processes using SQL Server BI tools, supporting seamless data access.
QlikView BI Developer
Tracker South Africa
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Gathered requirements from end-users and provided QlikView training and support.
- Developed executive dashboards for sales and technology insights.
- Performed performance tuning and maintenance of BI dashboards.
SQL Server BI Developer
Hollywood Bets
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Designed and implemented ETL architecture to load dimension and fact tables.
- Developed web-enabled reports integrating data from multiple sources using SSRS.
- Managed database backups, user permissions, and performance monitoring.
BI Analyst (QlikView)
Insight Consulting
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Delivered BI strategy consulting and customized solutions using QlikView.
- Designed complex data models and visualizations for enhanced data insights.
- Created QVD files and optimized data transformation processes for efficient storage and retrieval.
SQL Server BI Developer
North Star Alliance
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Developed databases and analytics strategies to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.
- Conducted evaluations and collaborated with clients to meet BI needs.
- Ensured high-quality data collection and seamless integration across projects.
Education
National Diploma - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
Skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Data integration development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Data solutions architecture
- Data reporting and visualization
- Data warehouse implementation
- Compliance management skills
- Proficient in SQL Server BI components
- Business intelligence planning
- Team leadership
- Data quality assurance
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Timeline
Group Business Intelligence Manager
BMS Foods (Pty) Ltd – Gen4Foods & Bluff Meat Suppl
08.2023 - Current
Data Analyst (Consultant)
Systemic Logic
02.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
MR Price Group - Power Fashion
04.2020 - 07.2023
BI Developer (MS Power BI)
Betting Entertainment Technologies
11.2018 - 03.2020
BI/QlikView Developer
ISO Metrix
06.2017 - 10.2018
QlikView BI Developer
Tracker South Africa
06.2016 - 05.2018
SQL Server BI Developer
Hollywood Bets
10.2014 - 05.2016
BI Analyst (QlikView)
Insight Consulting
06.2013 - 09.2014
SQL Server BI Developer
North Star Alliance
08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
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