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Jana Liebenberg-Fouché

@janaliebenberg-fouche

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Data scientist blending economics and statistics to deliver actionable, ethical, and impactful data solutions.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that let me lead data-driven strategy, combining hands-on modelling, governance, and training in collaborative, impact-focused teams.

I am a data scientist with a multidisciplinary foundation in economics and statistics, focused on translating complex data into sustainable business impact. I combine practical experience in modelling, data governance, and instructional design to deliver end-to-end data solutions.

I have led cross-functional teams to deliver corporate data science engagements, redesigned impact reporting frameworks with geospatial dashboards, and managed large-scale training cohorts while ensuring quality and stakeholder alignment. My technical toolkit includes Python, R, STATA, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau, which I apply in model development, feature engineering, and enterprise reporting.

I am driven by continuous learning, ethical data use, and empowering teams through data literacy and governance. I seek roles where I can lead data-driven strategy, build scalable analytics processes, and design interventions that increase organizational capability and measurable social impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Science Project Owner

ALXAfrica

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)

Owned end-to-end delivery of corporate data science engagements, accountable for scope, timelines, stakeholder communication, and learning outcomes; redesigned a pan‑African SROI framework with geospatial dashboards for executive reporting.

Data Governance AI Ethics Stakeholder Management Project Management Python SQL Data Visualization

Data Science Lead Instructor

ALXAfrica

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Managed delivery of data science training programmes for large cohorts (~180 learners), led cross-functional instructional teams, and conducted progress reviews and code evaluations to meet programme KPIs and stakeholder requirements.

Instructional Design Team Leadership Curriculum Development Python SQL Power BI

Data Science Facilitator

ALXAfrica

Jul 2023 - Jan 2024 (6 months)

Guided cohorts in statistical analysis, machine learning, Python, SQL and Power BI; collaborated on an internal machine learning project to model insurance premiums with feature engineering and data engineering components.

Machine Learning Python SQL Power BI Statistical Analysis Data Engineering

Project Manager & Data Analyst

EFIKO Academy

Jul 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Designed and implemented cross-platform data tracking and reporting systems to improve visibility into user engagement and programme performance; analysed LinkedIn and Mailchimp data to optimise client reach and supported digital course development with Adobe Captivate.

Data Tracking Reporting Excel SQL Data Visualization Adobe Captivate Marketing Analytics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Economics

2021 - 2023

BCom Honours in Economics with a thesis on reporting heterogeneity in self-assessed health outcomes using hierarchical ordered probit and multinomial logistic models.

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Commerce, Economics and Statistics

2017 - 2020

Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Economics and Statistics providing foundational training in quantitative analysis and statistical methods.