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Japhet Sibanda

@japhetsibanda

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Multidisciplinary data professional with expertise in analytics and development.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, encourages growth, and values collaboration.

I am a multidisciplinary data professional with over 5 years of experience in data analytics, full-stack development, AI/ML model development, and financial modeling. My expertise lies in delivering robust, scalable solutions using SQL, Python, and R across various sectors including physical asset management and public sector education. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive strategic decisions and committed to excellence in every phase of the software development lifecycle.

Throughout my career, I have architected and deployed modular dashboards, built geospatial analytics pipelines, and developed full-stack applications. My work has consistently resulted in significant improvements, such as a 30% boost in asset verification accuracy through AI-driven geospatial joins and a 50% increase in dashboard adoption due to enhanced UI/UX design. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leading agile sprints and peer reviews to foster innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Developer Data Analyst

Spryartech

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Architected and deployed modular R Shiny dashboards with custom CSS and unit testing. Built geospatial analytics pipelines using Apache Sedona, GeoPandas, Leaflet, and Google Maps APIs.

R Shiny CSS Apache Sedona Geopandas Leaflet Google Maps Angular .NET MAUI Django C#SQL Server PostgreSQL SSIS Power BI DAX PHI Windows Services Kotlin Java Docker

Data Analyst | Python & R Developer

Gunther Solutions South Africa

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Built tools for stock analytics, risk modeling, and portfolio optimization. Created R packages for equities analysis, strategy backtesting, and volatility filters.

R Python SQL scikit learn XGBoost R Shiny Git Machine Learning

Senior Lecturer – Electrical Engineering

Bulawayo Polytechnic

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 6 months)

Delivered lectures in Electronics, Engineering Mathematics, C++, Python, and Operations Research. Supervised over 100 final year projects including microcontroller systems and data analytics.

Electronics C#Python Operations Research Curriculum Development Laboratory management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WorldQuant University

MSc in Financial Engineering, Financial Engineering

Completed a Master of Science in Financial Engineering, focusing on advanced quantitative methods and financial modeling. Gained expertise in areas such as derivatives, risk management, and algorithmic trading.

National University of Science and Technology

MSc in Applied Mathematical Modelling, Applied Mathematical Modelling

Pursued a Master of Science in Applied Mathematical Modelling, developing skills in mathematical analysis, simulation, and problem-solving. Focused on applying mathematical principles to real-world challenges.

National University of Science and Technology

BSc (Hons) in Operations Research & Statistics, Operations Research & Statistics

Achieved a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Operations Research & Statistics, specializing in data analysis, statistical inference, and optimization techniques. Developed strong analytical and quantitative skills.

University of Zimbabwe

BSc in Physics & Statistics, Physics & Statistics

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physics & Statistics, combining foundational knowledge in physical sciences with statistical methods. Developed a strong understanding of data interpretation and scientific principles.