Open to opportunities · Johannesburg, SA
Sithembele
Zondi
Business Intelligence · Data Analysis · Systems & Technology

BCom Information Systems & Technology · BCom Honours in Management — UKZN. I turn data into decisions and technology into business value.

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About me
Who I Am

I'm a recent graduate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a BCom in Information Systems & Technology and a BCom Honours in Management — a rare combination that lets me work at the intersection of data, systems, and strategic business thinking.

I'm proficient in Power BI, SQL, and Python for data analysis, visualisation, and automation. Beyond the technical skills, I bring strong business analysis capabilities — requirements gathering, stakeholder collaboration, and translating complex data into actionable insights that drive decisions.

During my time at UKZN I served as an SI Leader and Practical Demonstrator, which sharpened my ability to communicate technical concepts clearly — a skill I bring into every client and stakeholder interaction.

I'm actively pursuing opportunities in Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, and Data Analytics, while building expertise in Cloud (AWS) and Cybersecurity.

Dean's Commendation 2022 Power BI Certified AWS Basics Code 10 Licence
University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2024
BCom Honours in Management
Postgraduate · Research methodology · Strategic management
University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2023
BCom — Information Systems & Technology, Management
Undergraduate · Systems analysis · Data · IS strategy
Hermannsburg Combined School · 2019
National Senior Certificate (Matric)
South African Senior Certificate
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Dean's Commendation — Academic Excellence University of KwaZulu-Natal · November 2022
Capabilities
Skills & Tools
Technical Proficiency
Power BI — Dashboard & Visualisation90%
SQL — Queries & ETL85%
Python — Pandas, NumPy, Automation80%
C# / ASP.NET70%
HTML / CSS72%
R — Basic Analysis55%
Git & Version Control70%
AWS — Cloud Fundamentals50%
Analytical & Business Skills
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering88%
Data Preparation & Exploratory Analysis85%
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting88%
Microsoft Excel — Advanced82%
Business Process Analysis80%
Strategic Management78%
Soft Skills
Stakeholder Collaboration Attention to Detail Adaptability Self-Management Problem Solving Clear Communication KPI Alignment Team Leadership
Work History
Experience
Feb 2024 — Sep 2024
University of KwaZulu-Natal
SI Leader — Advanced Systems Analysis & Design (ISTN3SA)
  • Facilitated peer learning sessions on systems analysis, SDLC, and data-driven decision-making
  • Analysed student performance data using SQL to identify trends and recommend session improvements
  • Developed and presented outcome reports demonstrating data visualisation and communication skills
  • Led collaborative problem-solving exercises and case study discussions
Feb 2023 — Nov 2023
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Practical Demonstrator — Business IT Fundamentals & Programming
  • Assisted in practical sessions for Computer Science and Information Systems modules
  • Created Power BI instructional dashboards demonstrating data preparation, ETL, and insight generation
  • Gathered requirements with faculty to align session content with real business-like outcomes
Jun 2024 — Oct 2024
Gwija Holdings Pty Ltd
Administrative Assistant — Civil & Construction
  • Analysed operational data to support management decision-making across civil projects
  • Coordinated tender documentation, vendor communication, and financial records
  • Contributed to process improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency
Currently Learning
Cloud & Cybersecurity
AWS Cloud Practitioner · CompTIA Security+ · AZ-900
  • Studying towards AWS Cloud Practitioner certification via AWS Skill Builder
  • Building cybersecurity fundamentals through Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Practising cloud deployment by hosting projects on AWS S3 free tier
Portfolio
Projects
Full-Stack Web App

Zondi Health Clinic System

A full-stack clinic management web application — Python Flask backend, SQLite database, and a clean professional frontend with live KPI dashboard, patient management, appointment booking, and billing tracking.

Python Flask SQLite HTML/CSS JavaScript Chart.js
FinTech · Full-Stack

BankGuard — Fraud Detection & Credit Risk Platform

A full-stack risk intelligence platform simulating real banking fraud detection and credit risk scoring. Features a rule-based Python fraud engine, credit risk scoring, 12 SQL analytical queries, and a live glassmorphic fintech dashboard — directly relevant to bank graduate programmes.

Python Flask SQL SQLite Fraud Detection Credit Risk Chart.js
Business Analysis

Business Requirements Analysis Case Study

Led a team project to gather and document business requirements for a system upgrade using structured interviews and workshops. Performed data analysis to validate requirements against existing processes and developed visualisations to support decision-making.

Requirements Gathering Data Analysis Process Mapping Power BI
Data & BI

Sales Performance Dashboard

Designed and implemented an interactive Power BI dashboard analysing sales data from a simulated dataset, identifying key trends and business improvement opportunities. Conducted SQL ETL processes to clean and standardise data, and presented findings to stakeholders.

Power BI SQL / ETL Data Visualisation KPI Analysis
Data & BI

HR Analytics Dashboard

End-to-end HR analytics project — SQL data pipeline feeding an interactive Power BI dashboard tracking headcount, turnover rate, salary equity, and performance across 311 employees and 6 departments.

Power BI SQL DAX SQLite HR Analytics
Python & Data Analysis

HR Labour Analysis — Python

End-to-end Python data analysis project — loading, cleaning and analysing HR data for 311 employees, producing 7 visualisations covering turnover, salary equity, performance, and hiring trends.

Python Pandas Matplotlib Seaborn Jupyter
SQL & Database Design

Clinic Management System

Designed and implemented a fully normalised relational database for a fictional private clinic — 6 tables, foreign key constraints, sample data, and 10 analytical queries covering patients, appointments, diagnoses, prescriptions, and billing.

SQL SQLite DBeaver Database Design ERD
Business Analysis

Retail System Upgrade — BA Case Study

End-to-end BA engagement for a fictional SA retail chain — stakeholder interviews, As-Is/To-Be process maps, data validation of 5,401 customer records, full BRD with 20 functional requirements, and an executive stakeholder presentation with R950,000 business case.

Requirements Gathering Process Mapping BRD MoSCoW Data Validation
Systems Development

Cloud-Based POS & Inventory System

Researched operational bottlenecks in campus dining services and built a C# / ASP.NET inventory management solution integrated with real-time Power BI dashboards. Presented findings to stakeholders through professional reports.

C# / ASP.NET Power BI SQL Stakeholder Reporting
Credentials
Certifications
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Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Microsoft
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Python for Data Science
IBM · 2023
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SQL for Data Science
Coursera
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AWS Cloud Practitioner
In Progress · AWS
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Google Cybersecurity Certificate
In Progress · Coursera
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Contact

I'm open to graduate programmes, junior roles, and internships in Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Data Analytics, and IT Management. If you see a fit, I'd love to connect.