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Sbusiso Phakathi

@sbusisophakathi

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Data Analyst skilled in Python, SQL, and machine learning.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, encourages innovation, and values data-driven decision-making.

I am a passionate Data Analyst with hands-on experience in Python, SQL, C++, R, Power BI, and AWS EC2. My journey in data science began with a certification from ExploreAI Academy, where I honed my skills in statistics, analytics, and problem-solving. I take pride in mentoring aspiring data scientists, guiding them through complex concepts and practical applications.

In my professional experience, I have worked as a Data Science Mentor at Shaper, where I designed practical exercises to reinforce theoretical knowledge. My internship at Cell C allowed me to collect and analyze customer data, generating insightful reports and dashboards. I also led a project on automating invoice processing using AI, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing manual data entry by over 80%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Data Science Mentor

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Shaper

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Guided and mentored aspiring data scientists in Python, SQL, statistics, and machine learning, designing practical exercises to reinforce theoretical knowledge. Introduced learners to AI-driven automation tools and NLP techniques, providing feedback on coding assignments and assisting with debugging.

Python SQL Statistics Machine Learning NLP Automation Debugging Mentoring

Data Scientist Intern

Cell C

Sep 2021 - Oct 2021 (1 month)

Assisted in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing customer and network performance data using Python and SQL to manipulate datasets and generate reports. Supported the development of dashboards with Power BI to visualize key business metrics and provided data-driven recommendations.

Python SQL Data Cleaning Data Analysis Power BI Data Visualization

Financial Administration Officer

FNB South Africa

Aug 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Managed financial records, processed transactions, and ensured accuracy in all administrative documentation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting procedures, developing a strong understanding of financial systems and data handling protocols.

Administrative Documentation Financial Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ExploreAI Academy

Certificate in Data Science, Data Science

Focused on Python, SQL, statistics, data analysis, machine learning, and visualization. Completed multiple capstone projects involving real-world datasets and predictive modelling.

Mentec Foundation

SAP Utilities Certification, SAP Utilities

Gained foundational knowledge in SAP systems, particularly in utilities and infrastructure industries. This certification provided a strong understanding of SAP applications relevant to the utilities sector.