As a Power BI Platform Professional, I possess a proven track record in delivering high-impact data visualization and business intelligence solutions. With a strong foundation in data modeling, ETL processes, and report optimization, I have consistently driven innovation and operational excellence across diverse roles. My expertise spans developing sophisticated Power BI reports, reverse-engineering presentations into interactive dashboards, and incorporating UX best practices to enhance user adoption.
My professional journey encompasses tenures at leading organizations such as Sasol, Phonefinder, and Thebe-IT Consulting Services. I have excelled in automating data processes, mapping communication flows, consolidating business-critical reports, and managing databases. My ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, combined with my commitment to continuous learning, positions me as a valuable asset in today's data-driven landscape. I take pride in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and promoting a data-driven culture within the organizations I serve.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Power BI Specialist
Sasol
Sandton, Gauteng
08.2022 - 06.2024
Developed various reports, including: Inventory Dashboard, CTS Report, Flash Report, and Preliminary Flash Report
Reverse-engineered PowerPoint and Excel presentations into Power BI reports
Incorporated UX heuristic recommendations into the design of Power BI reports
Utilized knowledge of Star Schema for effective data modeling
Provided valuable business improvement recommendations, subsequently implemented by the organization
Conducted in-depth Power BI report analysis, optimizing DAX queries for improved performance and user interactivity.
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
Phonefinder
Randburg, Gauteng
11.2020 - 11.2021
Created, analyzed, and interpreted data to inform decision-making based on reports
Planned, organized, and collaborated with the product team on strategy and implementation
Efficiently communicated with the internal product team regarding budgets, volumes, and related matters
Generated daily, weekly, and monthly ad-hoc reports in Excel, utilizing data from multiple sources
Redesigned BI reports, incorporating improved user experience
Crafted various BI reports tailored to management’s specific needs
Established and oversaw databases.
Ops Support Assistant
ThebeIT Consulting Services
Centurion, Gauteng
12.2019 - 08.2020
Implemented Data Usage Reports Automation to eliminate the need for daily manual calculations
Mapped communication flows and stored them on SharePoint for easy access by relevant stakeholders
Retrieved necessary information from SAP for both team members and relevant stakeholders
Consolidated a monthly Matrix Report, which was sent to the appropriate parties for business purposes
Conducted database cleanup to minimize data redundancy and enhance data integrity
Developed a Tank Level Report using Microsoft Power BI
Compared the Monthly ATG Deliveries Report with SAP deliveries to identify any discrepancies between them.
YES Learner at Sasol
Sandton, Gauteng
11.2018 - 11.2019
Developed an ETL Monitoring Report in Microsoft Power BI
Supported the Business Analysts in identifying business gaps, providing recommendations, and handling operational service tasks
Modeled various process communication flows and documented the Mandate of Change
Administered the project, including Purchase Requisites creation through the SAP System, utilizing transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), ME53 (Display Purchase Requisition), ME2L (Purchase Order by Vendor), and ME3L (Outline Agreements per Vendor)
Created and consolidated markups for the MySasol App using HTML and subsequently uploaded them into the application
Led a team of YES Learners in the creation of HTML markups for the MySasol App
Reconciled data from Retail sites
Courses
BI Data Analyst Associate
Microsoft
09.2023 - 09.2024
BI
07.2020 - Current
Business Analytics with Excel, Simplilearn, Introduction to Data Analytics, Simplilearn
06.2020 - Current
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Simplilearn
Tableau
01.2020
1), LinkedIn
Digital
Google
08.2020 - Current
Marketing, Digital Skills for Africa
Microsoft
11.2019 - Current
MS Office: Word & PowerPoint
Microsoft
05.2019 - Current
MS Office: Excel
04.2019 - Current
Education
BSc - Computer Sciences
University of Venda, David Mutshinyalo Secondary School