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Michelle Thwala

@michellethwala

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Process Analyst at Saint-Gobain Technical Finishes who turns manufacturing data into dashboards and corrective actions.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a Junior Data Analyst, Data Analyst, or Business Intelligence role where I can apply my analytical background and growing technical toolkit to turn operational data into insight. I'm available from December 2026.

At Saint-Gobain Technical Finishes, I analysed production data and created Excel reports and automated dashboards to support operational decisions. I also led root cause analysis for process deviations and translated findings into corrective actions.

I'm transitioning into data analytics, building on my manufacturing experience through SQL customer segmentation projects and an in-progress churn prediction project. I'm completing a Data Analytics bootcamp covering SQL, Python, and Power BI, and have hands-on experience with Databricks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Process Analyst

Saint-Gobain Technical Finishes

Jan 2024 - Nov 2026 (2 years 10 months)

Analysed production and process data to monitor performance and support process stability. Compiled production reports using Excel and led root cause analysis for process deviations.

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Analysed production parameters and efficiency metrics to identify improvement opportunities. Assisted with root cause analysis and contributed to process flow analysis and mass and energy balance evaluations.

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Witle Academy

Data Analytics Bootcamp, Data Analytics

Currently completing a Data Analytics Bootcamp covering SQL, Python, and Power BI, with a capstone project, expected to finish in November 2026.

Coursera

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Data Analytics

Currently pursuing the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, covering the full data analysis process including data cleaning, analysis, and visualisation.