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Wiseman Xolani Radebe

Johannesburg

Summary

Experienced Cloud FinOps and Data Analyst specialist with over four years of expertise in optimizing cloud cost management, financial forecasting, and driving cost-efficiency strategies. Adept at leveraging cloud financial operations and working cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and IT teams to implement sustainable financial models. With an additional four years as a Business Analyst, I bring strong analytical skills and a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that enhance business performance. Over 11 years in the banking industry have equipped me with a deep understanding of financial operations, risk management, and strategic decision-making in highly regulated environments. Passionate about driving cost optimization in cloud computing while aligning with business objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Specialist Solution Analyst

Absa Bank
09.2020 - Current
  • Lead Specialist Solution Analyst is a trusted advisor who provides expert guidance to organizations adopting, migrating to, or optimizing their cloud environments. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, business operations, and industry best practices, combined with strong communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Lead Specialist Solution Analyst also help organizations leverage cloud technologies to optimize their operations, improve scalability, and reduce costs. It involves working with finance, operations, and technology teams to ensure effective cost management and resource allocation. Below are some typical duties and responsibilities of a Lead Specialist Solution Analyst:
  • Dashboard Design and Development.
  • Data Analysis and Insight Generation.
  • Ensuring that cloud resources (Compute, Networks, Storage, databases, etc.) are utilized efficiently.
  • FinOps Process and Policy Development.
  • FinOps team technical lead.
  • Vendor Management.
  • Assist with Cloud Migrations.

Business Performance Analyst

Absa Bank
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • A Business Performance Analyst plays a key role in analyzing an organization's performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing insights to support data-driven decision-making. The focus was evaluating Absa branches sales, services, operations and financial performance. Below are the key duties and responsibilities of a Business Performance Analyst:
  • Data Collection and Analysis.
  • Scorecard Development and Analysis (Sales, Profitability, Operations and Customer Service)
  • Financial, sales, operations and customer service performance.

Sales Consultant

Absa Bank
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • A Bank Sales Consultant is responsible for driving sales growth and customer engagement within a bank or financial institution. The focus is on promoting and selling the bank's products and services to individual customers. The role combines sales, customer service, and financial product knowledge to meet both customer needs and business objectives. Below are primary duties and responsibilities of a Bank Sales Consultant:
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales and Target Achievement
  • Customer Retention and Loyalty
  • Cross-Selling and Upselling

Customer Services Clerk

Absa Bank
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • A Bank Customer Service Clerk plays an essential role in providing high-quality service to customers, assisting them with a wide range of banking transactions and inquiries. Customer services clerk is responsible for managing day-to-day customer interactions, ensuring smooth operations at the bank, and maintaining a positive relationship with clients. Below are the key duties and responsibilities of a Bank Customer Service Clerk:
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Promoting Bank Products and Services
  • Assisting with ATM and Card Services
  • Customer Complaints Resolution

Education

BSc Honours - Computing

UNISA
01.2023

B. Com - Information Systems & Technology

UKZN
01.2013

Grade 12 - undefined

Chesterville Secondary School
01.2002

Skills

  • SQl
  • Dashboards Development (PowerBI and QuickSight)
  • Data Analysis
  • Business Analysis
  • Cloud Platforms Knowledge
  • Cloud Cost Optimization & Governance
  • Cloud Migrations and Migration Strategies
  • On-Prem Data Center Optimization
  • Database & Data Integration
  • ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Processes
  • Vendor Management
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Led the deployment of Harness Cost Management Tool in 2025.
  • Promoted to Lead Specialist Solution Analyst in 2024.
  • Developed Cloud Migration Roadmap Tool for all Absa applications migrating to cloud using SharePoint List as back-end and QuickSight and front-end.
  • Awarded with Commitment to Excellence Service Award in 2029 by Absa.
  • Awarded with Outstanding Achievement certificate in 2016 by Absa.
  • Awarded with Exceptional Commitment to Service Excelence certificate in 2014 by Absa.

Certification

  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional – Amazon Web Services (2024)
  • AWS SysOps Administrator Associate – Amazon Web Services (2023)
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate – Amazon Web Services (2022)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner – Amazon Web Services (2020)
  • TOGAF 9 (2019)

References

Rookshana, Patel, Lead Technology, +27 (082) 831 3100, Absa Cloud Adoption Office

Timeline

Lead Specialist Solution Analyst

Absa Bank
09.2020 - Current

Business Performance Analyst

Absa Bank
01.2017 - 08.2020

Sales Consultant

Absa Bank
09.2015 - 12.2016

Customer Services Clerk

Absa Bank
09.2015 - 12.2016

B. Com - Information Systems & Technology

UKZN

Grade 12 - undefined

Chesterville Secondary School

BSc Honours - Computing

UNISA

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