Zizipho Momoza
Data Steward
Johannesburg
Summary
An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Data Steward
MTN South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies around data retention, archiving, and disposal, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and reducing storage costs.
- Maintained a master data repository, ensuring consistent access to accurate information throughout the organization.
- Supported migration projects by cleansing and validating datasets prior to integration into new systems.
- Analyzed complex datasets using SQL queries to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies for further investigation or corrective action.
- Resolved critical data issues within tight deadlines, preventing potential business disruptions or delays in decision-making processes.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive data dictionaries for clear understanding of data elements.
- Established strong working relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaboration and effective communication around data initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
- Worked closely with technology enablement partners to design, create and deploy data management and governance processes.
- Monitored and managed data cleansing requirements and data conversion initiatives.
- Facilitated change management initiatives by effectively communicating the value and impact of data governance efforts to stakeholders at all levels.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts by providing timely analysis of key metrics related to organizational performance.
- Ensured compliance with relevant industry regulations by implementing robust controls around access, usage, and storage of sensitive information.
- Developed and maintained product data dictionary to document data source, ownership and accountability details.
- Cooperated fully with product owners and enterprise architects to understand requirements.
- Tested software applications and systems to identify enhancement opportunities.
- Enhanced data quality by implementing data governance policies and procedures.
Data Science Graduate
MTN South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Projects worked on: TBxVal Project: Defining KPIs for different business units and created scorecards to measure the maturity of KPIS
- Designed and developed the front-end System of the Apex screen for Data Stewards to be able to capture the maturity score of KPIs in their respective BUs
- Data Governance Project: Analyzed data and audited data for role clean ups and access to preserve data integrity
- Developed the Audit Reporting Power BI Dashboard in assistance to giving an easy view of what roles do different Bus have access to and what data do they have access to
- Number Management Project: Defined Business Unit KPIs for Wholesale and Retail.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Matric -
Mariazell Senior Secondary
Matatiele, South Africa 1 2014 - 1 2016
Information Systems in Technology And Supply Chain
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg 1 2020 - 1 2020
Post Graduate Certificate in Education majored in Mathematics and Economics - Mathematics And Economics
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg12.2021
Certifications - Information Technology
NIL Data South Africa
Johannesburg 1 2022 - 1 2023
Certification - Data Management -DAMA -DMBOK
Udemy
Online Schooling03.2024
Skills
Communication and Collaboration SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsManagement SkillsData GovernanceData QualityReportingData Integrity
Data Validation
Data Analytics
Data monitoring
Data reporting
Data profiling
Data Quality Management
Data Migration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Data Retention Deployment
Decision-Making
Agile Methodologies
Problem-solving abilities
Data Cleansing
Metadata Management
Data Collaboration
Data Lineage Analysis
Data Mapping
Certification
Azure AI Fundamental, Microsoft
References
- Itumeleng Rakomana, 0832141910, MTN South África
- Luyanda Masengo, 0688531752, MTN South Africa
Timeline
Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft
09-2024
PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming, NIL Academy
09-2024
Azure AI Fundamental, Microsoft
08-2023
Data Steward
MTN South Africa
03.2023 - Current
Data Science Graduate
MTN South Africa
03.2022 - 02.2023
Matric -
Mariazell Senior Secondary
1 2014 - 1 2016
Information Systems in Technology And Supply Chain
University of KwaZulu-Natal
1 2020 - 1 2020
Post Graduate Certificate in Education majored in Mathematics and Economics - Mathematics And Economics
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Certifications - Information Technology
NIL Data South Africa
1 2022 - 1 2023
Certification - Data Management -DAMA -DMBOK
Udemy