I’m looking for a senior data science, analytics or applied AI role where I can combine leadership with hands-on technical delivery. I’m particularly interested in roles involving predictive and prescriptive analytics, MLOps, automation and GenAI, where I can own meaningful problems and help build or scale a strong data and AI capability.
Open to opportunities
Matthew Bowyer
@matthewbowyer
Analytics & Data Science Manager with 7+ years of experience across analytics, BI, data science, automation and applied AI.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
My work spans Python, SQL, machine learning, predictive and prescriptive analytics, statistical modelling, feature engineering, forecasting, anomaly detection, MLOps and applied AI. I have built and productionised automated analytical workflows, reusable data pipelines and ML processes, including experimentation, model validation, tuning, monitoring and governance.
I also lead applied AI initiatives involving LLMs, RAG and VLM-based visual validation.
I’m looking for senior data, analytics or AI roles where I can combine leadership with hands-on technical work, own meaningful problems and help build or scale a strong data and AI capability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Manager: Data Analytics
Cartrack
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Lead global analytics, data science, ML and applied AI delivery across 29 countries and major business functions. Partner with C-suite leadership while remaining hands-on. Build reusable Python/SQL data pipelines and productionise ML workflows, replacing multi-day manual processes with automated execution. Lead applied AI initiatives including LLM/RAG assistants and VLM visual validation.
SIM Usage Analyst
Cartrack
Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)
Analysed global SIM usage, device health, firmware performance and operational trends across Cartrack’s international fleet. Performed exploratory analysis, anomaly detection and trend analysis across large operational datasets, improving visibility into fleet, connectivity and device health and helping operational teams prioritise issues and performance improvements.
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Data Scientist
Greendoor Group
Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)
Led analytics and data science initiatives across Greendoor Group and its African subsidiaries, supporting operational, financial, fleet and executive decision-making. Built predictive models, dashboards and reporting tools using Python, MySQL, Tableau and AWS-based data pipelines.
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Data Analyst
Smith Yong and Associates
Jan 2019 - Feb 2023 (4 years 1 month)
Supported audit, financial analysis, inventory verification and data quality initiatives through structured reporting and analysis. Analysed financial and operational records and led physical inventory verifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Essex Online
Master of Science, Data Science
2024 - 2026
Grade: Merit
Pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science with a thesis on a multimodal driver behaviour evaluation system combining telematics, VLMs, and LLMs.
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Data Science
2020 - 2023
Grade: 2.2
Activities and societies: Student
Completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
960k+ ZAR
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