Sanele Ndlela

Translated complex functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture, design, and high-performing data platforms. Developed and maintained databases, overseeing data operations and building data pipelines using Snowflake, AWS Glue, and Kafka.

Researched and recommended technologies for Data Lakes and Cloud Warehousing, providing best practices for data lake structuring and performance. Designed and implemented Azure solutions using Databricks, Synapse, and Azure Data Lake Storage.

Enhanced, built, and maintained actuarial information delivery platforms, designing and implementing scalable processes for ingesting and transforming datasets. Engineered data in appropriate formats for downstream customers and ensured alignment with cloud strategy and data governance.

Performed SQL Server technical DBA duties, T-SQL development, and maintenance, including data warehouse design and configuration. Implemented and enforced standards to ensure consistent data management and integration within the warehouse.

Extracted, loaded, and integrated SASAMS data from various sources to the national Department of Basic Education data warehouse using SSIS. Designed, maintained, and supported data warehouses across multiple provinces using SQL Scripting (TSQL).

Developed and implemented an integrated survey system, ensuring regular and credible data provision by accessing other departmental information systems. Analyzed and collated data from the integrated survey system and generated reports.

Maintained the Point of Sale system and Item Order Line system using Magic, SAS, Oracle, Toad for Oracle, Unix, and Java. Wrote and designed reports in Oracle, collaborating with customers and departments on technical issues.

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. This program provided a foundational understanding of various IT concepts and practices.

Completed the MCSE: Data Management and Analytics certification. This enhanced skills in data management and analytics.

Participated in the Specialist Project Management Programme, focusing on project management principles and practices. This program helped develop skills in overseeing and executing projects effectively.

Earned a Diploma in Business Information Systems. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of information systems within a business context.