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RAKBANKHead of Data
Feb. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesI am responsible to navigate RAK Bank focusing on areas such as data strategy and governance, data architecture, data analytics, intelligent automation, data science, and IT transformation in the Cloud space. I am required to act as a strategic leader on topics such as data protection, data governance, data migrations, platform build and cloud journey. My work requires collaboration with other data leaders in the organization such as cybersecurity and data protection team, data scientists, data analysts and infrastructure services to ensure that the use-cases we implement have a solid ground and the deliverables can satisfy our internal clients’ expectations.
My Key Responsibilities
I am responsible for managing all data related projects alongside senior business leaders, and enable businesses in the bank to become data driven.
I also act as business operator, identifying opportunities and evaluating proposals from business to ensure we drive business benefits from measurable key data points.
My role also involve ensuring work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, delivering effective execution of our Business & Data Strategy.
I need to be proactive, accountable and results- driven, dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively.
AbsaHead of Data & Analytics technology for Customer Value Management in Finance
Feb. 2018 - Feb. 2023Johannesburg Area, South Africa · RemoteAs Head of Data and technology enablement at ABSA, I lead and supported a highly skilled team in leveraging cutting-edge MI/BI technology to unlock actionable insights and streamline financial information delivery across the organization. I'm passionate about using data to solve complex business problems, improve decision-making, and optimize financial performance.
Expertise:
Financial Data Analysis: Adept at analyzing financial data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies. Proficient in financial modeling, time series analysis, and risk assessment.
Technology Savvy: Deep understanding of the latest MI/BI tools and technologies, including MS Azure, Synapse, Power BI, QlikView and Python libraries. Skilled in data warehousing, data governance, and ETL/ELT processes.
Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to stakeholders across all levels.
Impact:
Successfully implemented a data warehouse solution, with capability to delivery customer profitability across Retail and Business bank.
Supported the team in building a predictive and forecasting analytics model to forecast market trends and customer value.
Barclays Africa Group LimitedHead of MI Enablement
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2018Responsible for the enablement of management information in the the Barclays Africa Retail and Business Bank environment. This includes the management of technical MI people, MI/BI/Data platforms across different technologies and enabling business to make quick informed decisions.
Barclays Africa Group LimitedData Integration and Business Intelligence Manager
Oct. 2013 - Dec. 2015Johannesburg Area, South AfricaData Integration:
I am responsible to ensure the design, build and maintenance of enterprise wide data integration processes to manage Barclays Business Bank's consolidated enterprise information sources across Africa. I also need to ensure that the delivery mechanisms are developed to enable effective enterprise-wide leverage of structured information to improve business performance.
Business Intelligence:
I am responsible for the development of strategies to support the Business Intelligence processes for Business Bank. I also supervise the efficient working of all Business Intelligence projects and analyse requirements of business that will improve decision making and fast track the delivery of valuable information.
ABSA Retail BankConceptual Design Specialist
May. 2013 - Oct. 2013Johannesburg Area, South AfricaDrive and coordinate the development and co-creation of the commercially viable segment-led business and customer requirements as well as corresponding solutions in the form of business conceptual designs and business cases for the prioritised Consumer Banking strategic initiatives, ensuring that the customer solution is optimal with due consideration for customer insights, experience and the achievement of business objectives in a profitable and efficient manner.
AbsaMI/BI Specialist and manager
Mar. 2012 - May. 2013Johannesburg Area, South AfricaServe on ABSA/Barclays Africa Architecture approval committee as financial and technical resource
Lead BI/MI and application development team.
Responsible for all MI, BI and data related reporting in the Enterprise Core Services Finance area.
Serve on the Africa Design Authority forum as finance resource in vetting product, system and application designs.
Responsible for delivering financial, human resource and functional data models.
Serve on the ABSA Africa Technology Architecture Council as financial vetting resource.
ABSATeam lead IT costing
Feb. 2011 - Jan. 2012Investigate, analyze, communicate and evaluate IT costing and spending in the group.Developed model in QlikView
ABSAProcess Costing Specialist
Oct. 2009 - Jan. 2012Responsible for designing and implementing a sustainable operational Activity Based costing solution. Focus on IT costing and improvement initiatives. Developed model in QlikView.
Inter-Active Technologies (Pty) LtdDivisional Manager
Jan. 2008 - Sep. 2009Inter-Active Technologies (Pty) Ltd is a specialist Call Centre and Communication Operation! Years of Services Innovation and System Design in Customer Contact Centres, Business Communication Services and Information Communication Technologies has positioned Inter-Active Technologies as a sought after "Delivery Channel".
Inter-Active TechnologiesBusiness Analyst
Jan. 2008 - Nov. 2008Business Analyst at MTN's service management center. Optimizing business processes and assisting manager in decision making capacity focusing on performance management.
ABSABusiness Consultant
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2008Responsible for:
* Software application management
* Data and information extraction
* Automation of data flows
* Implementing sustainable Activity Based Costing platform
ABSAInformation Analyst
Nov. 2001 - Feb. 2003Integrating, delivering and disseminating of financial information for business units within the company to provide a single source of truth.
Maintenance of databases and facilitating processes involving information delivery to other systems e.g. Balance Scorecards and Business Intelligence systems.
Researching new software products for financial management.
Developing improvements on existing back-end and front-end systems.
Support and educate end-users in the usage of information; play a business and management-consulting role.
Andersen Business ConsultingBusiness Consultant
Jan. 1999 - May. 2001Hyde Park, Johannesburg, South AfricaSoftware engineering, application development, translating business requirements into IT requirements.
Focused knowledge, content and document management utilizing intranet technologies.
Clients worked for: Tiger Brands, Shell Nigeria, Johannesburg City Power
AB LandEnvironmental Impact Analyst
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 1998Analyzing areas for property development.
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