Romeo A Shava
@romeoashava
Highly skilled Data Scientist driving business growth through data analytics.
What I'm looking for
I am a Data and Analytics Lead with over 3 years of experience in the retail and supply chain industry. My expertise lies in implementing data-driven strategies that enhance customer retention and drive business growth. I have a proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML solutions, streamlining data processing workflows, and creating actionable insights that empower organizations to make informed decisions.
At Old Mutual Zimbabwe Ltd, I successfully developed an AI/ML EKYC platform and a self-service analytics platform that integrates with Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp. My role as a Systems Analyst at OK Zimbabwe Ltd involved leading a team to deliver actionable insights, optimizing pricing strategies, and implementing real-time dashboards that significantly reduced data analysis time. I am passionate about leveraging data to improve team productivity and accuracy in analysis.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Scientist
Old Mutual Zimbabwe Ltd
Dec 2024 - Present (6 months)
Developed and deployed an AI/ML EKYC platform with facial and ID recognition functions using PaddleOCR and LLM (llama3.2) on Ollama servers. Streamlined data processing workflows by integrating cloud-based solutions, resulting in a 40% reduction in data retrieval time and enhancing decision-making speed.
Data Analyst
Old Mutual Zimbabwe Ltd
Aug 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Developed and deployed analytics reports for marketing campaigns focused on customer retention, cross-selling, and upselling Old Mutual Zimbabwe Products. Designed and developed a Universal Customer Data Portal providing a 360-degree view of all Old Mutual Zimbabwe Ltd customers.
Systems Analyst
OK Zimbabwe Ltd
May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)
Led a team of 3 analyst programmers in the Business Intelligence Department to deliver actionable insights, driving increased sales through optimized pricing strategies and market segmentation analysis. Implemented a real-time dashboard for executive reporting, reducing data analysis time by 50% and enabling faster strategic decision-making.
Analyst Programmer
OK Zimbabwe Ltd
Jul 2018 - Apr 2023 (4 years 9 months)
Designed and developed a data warehouse to store retail data from various ERPs including Mach4, SWAN, Microsoft D365, and Storeline. Designed, developed, and managed ETL processes to automate data collection and transformation, reducing manual entry errors by 60% and increasing data availability for analysis.
Education
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University of Zimbabwe
Master of Science, Computer Science
Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science. Engaging in advanced research and study within the field.
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Mathematics
Studied the fundamentals of computer science and mathematics. Gained a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of these fields.
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science Special Honours, Computer Science
Focused on advanced topics in computer science, building upon previous foundational knowledge. Developed specialized skills in various areas of computing.
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