Zubair Dalwai

Final-year Business Information & Administration student at CPUT with a focused roadmap in Data Architecture, Business Analysis (2027), and Artificial Intelligence (2028). I specialise in bridging the gap between administrative operations and advanced technology, with a proven track record of digitizing manual workflows to increase operational efficiency by 50%.

Currently seeking a WIL placement (July 2026 – January 2027) to apply my proficiency in data integrity, business acumen, and technical innovation within a corporate IT or BI environment. I am dedicated to building the automated, data-driven systems that will define the future of South African industry.

• Excel Basics for Data Analysis | IBM
  Status: Completed.
  Focus: mastering data cleaning, cleaning up messy data, and analyzing money/finances.
• SQL & Power BI
  Status: In Progress.
  

• Subject Award: Business Studies and Mathematics: Awarded for achieving the top academic performance in Business Studies and Mathematics during the final matriculation year.

Club Soccer: Active player for a local football club, demonstrating high-level teamwork, discipline, and the ability to perform under pressure in a competitive environment.
Automotive Mechanics: Hands-on experience with vehicle maintenance

Mr. Rafiq Fredericks Professional Supervisor (Service Leaning at Baraka IT Solutions) | Work Email: rfrefericks@baraka.co.za

(Can verify workplace reliability, professional conduct, and performance in a full-time environment)

Ms. Gcobisa Nxozi Lecturer: Business Applications | CPUT Email: NXOZIH@cput.ac.za

(Can verify technical proficiency in Excel and business software applications)

Ms. Meagon Dos Santos Lecturer: Business Administration | CPUT Email: DosSantosM@mycputac.onmicrosoft.com

(Can verify understanding of business operations and data architecture)

Ms. Aamina Petersen Lecturer: Law of Contract | CPUT Email: petersenaa@cput.ac.za

(Can verify analytical skills and professional compliance knowledge)

Goal: Secure a 2026 BI/Data WIL placement, followed by an Advanced Diploma (2027) and AI specialization (2028). Expert in digitizing workflows to drive smarter business decisions.

KEY PROJECTS TECHNICAL UPSKILLING (IN PROGRESS) ADDITIONAL PORTFOLIO ITEMS

Fleet Equipment Inventory Analysis Feb 2026 – Mar 2026

• Data Wrangling: Processed 100+ fleet records; resolved inconsistencies, removed duplicates, and addressed missing data to ensure a "single source of truth."
• System Standardization: Optimized data entry using Flash Fill and Find & Replace to ensure cross-departmental consistency.
• BI Reporting: Built hierarchical Pivot Tables to visualize asset distribution across departments and vehicle classes (CUV/Transportation).
• Metric Development: Implemented automated calculations for asset totals and averages to streamline inventory reporting.
• SQL: Learning to query relational databases, join tables, and extract specific datasets for deeper analysis.
• Power BI: Training in data visualization and DAX to transform static Excel reports into interactive, real-time dashboards.
• mTechSA Operational Systems: Detailed documentation on business automation, digital inventory tracking, and sales analytics are available on request.