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Education
Skills
Certification
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SoftwareDeveloper
Zuqhame Skosana

Zuqhame Skosana

Data Specialist
Pretoria

Summary

Complex problem-solver with an analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certification
6
6

Industries worked for

Work History

Senior BI Developer

Momentum health
10.2023 - Current
  • Senior Power BI Developer
  • Developed and automated paginated reports for partner companies, enhancing efficiency and decision-making.
  • Collaborated with data engineers and scientists to design and implement intelligent business solutions, driving data-driven insights.
  • Built and maintained robust data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives for reporting tools, optimizing performance and user experience.
  • Leveraged AWS for cloud solutions, enabling scalability and cost-efficiency.
  • Design and develop user-centric dashboards in Power BI, empowering data-driven decision-making.
  • Document technical processes and data flows, ensuring knowledge transfer and project continuity.

BI Consultant

DataFlux
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
  • Integrated BI assets into customer relationship management tasks, improving service personnel's available intelligence.
  • Enhanced business decision-making by developing and implementing effective BI strategies.
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
  • Leveraged visualization techniques, making it easier for stakeholders to understand complex patterns within their data.

Data Engineer | Snowflake Specialist

BMW Group
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Ingested data from various sources (primarily AWS S3 buckets) into Snowflake data warehouse using Python, ensuring data availability for analysis.
  • Cleaned and tested data, guaranteeing quality and accuracy for decision-making.
  • Developed and maintained insightful dashboards, empowering data-driven insights for the team.
  • Documented processes and designed innovative strategies, streamlining workflows and fostering knowledge sharing.
  • Authored comprehensive documentation on Confluence, promoting understanding and collaboration.
  • Monitored Snowflake environment and AWS resources, proactively addressing potential performance issues.
  • Applied Python for predictive analytics, uncovering trends, and informing strategic decisions.
  • Designed SNS Topics and Lambda functions to automate data ingestion into the database, enhancing efficiency and data freshness.
  • Collaborated with product and other teams, leveraging Snowflake to address their data needs.
  • Debugged software, identifying root causes and implementing solutions, ensuring system reliability.
  • Collaborated with system architects, design analysts, and others to understand business and industry requirements.

SQL Developer And BI Analyst

Autoboys
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Developed and maintained internal dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, and other tools, empowering data-driven decision-making.
  • Created insightful reports for external partners (insurance companies), fostering strong business relationships.
  • Managed business requests and tickets, delivering timely BI solutions to address critical needs.
  • Designed and implemented ETL processes, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
  • Extracted and transformed data using SQL (Transact SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL), Pentaho Spoon, and Alteryx/Trifacta, preparing data for analysis.
  • Built and tested robust business reports using SSRS, providing accurate insights.
  • Delivered and maintained real-time dashboards, enabling stakeholders to monitor key business operations.

BI And SQL Developer

Growthpoint Properties
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Led project management efforts using Redmine, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
  • Crafted compelling visualizations and reports using Power BI, DAX, and Excel, translating complex data into actionable insights.
  • Applied agile methodologies to facilitate iterative project development, maximizing responsiveness and flexibility.
  • Developed APIs on MRI property leasing platform, enabling seamless data integration and automation.
  • Collaborated with QA team to test business reports and dashboards, ensuring quality and accuracy.
  • Skillfully utilized SQL to query and manipulate large datasets, driving efficient analysis and reporting.
  • Optimized SQL queries for enhanced performance, supporting critical business decision-making.

Jnr Software Developer

Blanktech
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Developed Android applications, delivering engaging mobile experiences for users.
  • Constructed websites, ensuring functionality and visually appealing design.
  • Leveraged Trello for effective task management, ensuring project organization and timely delivery.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.

Computer Science Tutor

University Of Cape Town
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Helping students with Python and Java programming languages.
  • Helped struggling and novice students with basic computer skills such as keyboarding and file management.
  • Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
  • Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.

Education

Bcom Information Systems Hons (part-time) -

University of Cape Town
01.2024 - Current

Bcom Information Systems And Computer Science - Computer Science

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2017 - 12.2020

Skills

MS SQLMySQLPostgreSQLSSMSSSRSTableauPowerBIDAXMicrosoft Excel

Snowflake

ETL ProcessingAlteryxSSISPentaho Spoon

Apache Kafka

AWS

Data Modeling

Database Management

Project Documentation

Data Warehousing

Python

Java

C#

ReactJs

NextJs

Code reviews

Web Programming

Agile Methodology Experience

Certification

Oracle Cloud Data Management - Certified Foundations Associate, Present, https://catalog.education.oracle.com/ords/certview/sharebadge?badgeId=E0D-085-0584

Personal Information

Nationality: South African

Extracurricular Activities

Tutor, Excel Uni

Interests

Reading

Gaming

Learning new sports

Timeline

Bcom Information Systems Hons (part-time) -

University of Cape Town
01.2024 - Current

Senior BI Developer

Momentum health
10.2023 - Current

BI Consultant

DataFlux
08.2023 - 10.2023

Data Engineer | Snowflake Specialist

BMW Group
09.2022 - 10.2023

SQL Developer And BI Analyst

Autoboys
12.2021 - 09.2022

BI And SQL Developer

Growthpoint Properties
01.2021 - 12.2021

Jnr Software Developer

Blanktech
12.2019 - 01.2021

Computer Science Tutor

University Of Cape Town
02.2019 - 07.2020

Bcom Information Systems And Computer Science - Computer Science

University of Cape Town
03.2017 - 12.2020
Zuqhame SkosanaData Specialist