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VISION - EXECUTION - IMPACT

Character

I’m a strategic problem solver who transforms complex systems into measurable results driving up to 60% efficiency gains, 35% cost reductions, and 70% accuracy improvements across sectors. My approach fuses systems thinking, analytical precision, and policy awareness to design scalable solutions that deliver real organizational and social value.

Through initiatives like Healthcare Staff Secure, ThreatSense Analytics, Skhaftin, and SocietySafe, I’ve developed solutions that strengthen both operational resilience and community well-being from improving hospital efficiency to enabling over community users to report safety issues in real time. These outcomes align with South Africa’s NDP 2030 and compliance frameworks such as POPIA and COBIT, reflecting a balance between innovation and governance.

My work is grounded in active engagement across global policy ecosystems contributing to digital and innovation dialogues within the G20 ecosystems, United Nations General Assembly Roundtable, ISACA, IEEE, and IITPSA communities. These experiences reinforce my commitment to building systems that advance Africa’s digital transformation responsibly where technology, policy, and impact intersect.

Technical Arsenal

Problem-solving tools and technologies I leverage across industries

Analysis & Automation

Python
Java
React
JavaScript
TypeScript

Business Intelligence

Excel Advanced
Power BI
Tableau
Google Analytics
Consultant-style reports

Systems & Infrastructure

CI/CD
Kubernetes
Docker

Information Management

PostgreSQL
Pandas & NumPy
MongoDB
Scikit-learn
MySQL

Core Competencies

Strategic capabilities that drive cross-industry solutions

Strategic Problem Analysis

Advanced systems thinking and root cause analysis. Designed 5+ high impact strategic solutions driving measurable business outcomes.

High Impact 5+ Solutions Cross-Industry

Process Optimization

Cross-industry system design and process improvement. Achieved 72% efficiency gains and 60% performance optimization.

72% Efficiency 60% Optimization

Systems Integration

Scalable solution design using cloud platforms and automation. End-to-end system optimization and strategic implementation.

End-to-End Scalable

Strategic Communication

Complex problem insights into actionable strategies. 15+ executive presentations with 95% stakeholder buy-in rates.

15+ Presentations 95% Buy-in

Education & Certifications

Academic foundation and professional development journey

BSc Computer Science

Final Year • Eduvos, Midrand
Golden Key Honors
GradStar Top 500
Overall: 74.35% Final Year: 88.50%

CISA Certification Track

In Progress • ISACA Student Member
IT Audit Risk Management Governance

IEEE Membership

Active Member • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Technology Innovation Engineering Standards

IITPSA Membership

Active Member • Institute of IT Professionals South Africa
IT Professional Development Industry Standards

ISACA Membership

Active Member • Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Information Security IT Governance

Professional Affiliations

Global Policy & Leadership Engagement

Active participation in high-level policy dialogues and strategic decision-making forums that shape global technology and innovation landscapes

B20/Sanlam ESG Barometer Engagement

B20/Sanlam ESG Barometer Engagement

Participant | ESG, Sustainability & Private Sector Polic

Sanlam, in partnership with Krutham & Business Day

Engagement:

Participated in ESG Barometer research unveiling with business leaders, investors, and policymakers exploring sustainability frameworks reshaping investment patterns and corporate decision-making in South Africa.

Impact:

This engagement deepened my understanding of how African corporations are embedding sustainability into practice, with over 80% already aligning ESG strategies to the UN SDGs. It reinforced that ESG is no longer a reporting exercise but a strategic driver of resilience, competitiveness, and long-term growth across the continent.

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Y20 Summit - UNGA

Y20 South Africa UNGA80 Roundtable

Delegate | Global Youth Policy Dialogue

Y20 South Africa in collaboration with UNFPA, PMNCH, DIRCO, C20, W20 & Global Citizen

Engagement:

Participated in the Y20 South Africa | UNGA80 Roundtable, engaging with global youth leaders and policymakers to discuss pressing issues affecting young people worldwide. Contributed to dialogues on climate change, digital transformation, and inclusive governance.

Impact:

The roundtable highlighted the pivotal role of youth in shaping global policy, with over 50 delegates from 20+ countries identifying practical solutions to strengthen youth participation in decision-making. It reaffirmed that diplomacy must move beyond representation to real influence, empowering young innovators to help define our shared future.

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(GIMS) Launch – DPME

Geospatial Information Management Strategy (GIMS) Launch – DPME

Participant | Data Governance & Geospatial Intelligence Dialogue

Department of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (DPME)

Engagement:

Attended the launch of South Africa’s Geospatial Information Management Strategy (GIMS), led by Minister in the Presidency Ms. Maropene Ramokgopa. The event brought together over 30 data leaders and policymakers to discuss how geospatial intelligence and stronger data governance can drive evidence-based planning across Africa.

Impact:

The dialogue emphasized South Africa’s commitment to embedding geospatial data in governance to improve policy alignment and service delivery. Insights from Dr. Lehohla highlighted that data is not merely an asset but a catalyst for inclusive development across Africa.

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CPSI-Event

19th Annual Public Sector Innovation Conference (CPSI 2025)

Participant | Public Sector Innovation & Digital Transformation

Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI), Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)

Engagement:

Participated in the 19th Annual CPSI Public Sector Innovation Conference, focused on building a capable, citizen-centric digital government. Engaged with over 300 public and private sector leaders on accelerating South Africa’s digital transformation agenda.

Impact:

The conference highlighted how co-design, AI integration, and digital fluency are redefining governance, with innovations like Pharmacy Speedy-Q and Tele-ICU showcasing real citizen impact. Discussions with DPSA leadership, including Minister Buthelezi and Deputy Minister Kekana, clarified South Africa’s next phase of GovTech transformation toward greater efficiency and digital trust.

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ISACA Annual Gala Dinner 2025

ISACA Annual Gala Dinner 2025

Participant | Leading South Africa into the Digital Future

ISACA South Africa Chapter

Engagement:

Attended the 2025 ISACA Annual Gala Dinner, themed “Leading South Africa into the Digital Future,” alongside the Annual Conference. Connected with senior leaders in cybersecurity, governance, and risk to discuss the next phase of South Africa’s digital transformation.

Impact:

The engagement underscored the joint role of public and private sectors in shaping South Africa’s digital foundation. It highlighted that national progress depends on embedding trust, governance, and cybersecurity to bridge expertise, institutions, and innovation.

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ISACA Johannesburg Regional Event

ISACA Johannesburg Regional Event

Participant | Data Governance & AI-Enabled Business

ISACA South Africa Chapter

Engagement:

Joined industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals to examine how AI and governance frameworks are transforming enterprise risk and compliance. Gained insights into data-centric governance and emerging AI assurance standards built on COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, and POPIA/GDPR principles.

Impact:

Gained deeper insight into how data governance underpins digital transformation by enabling control, transparency, and trust. Strengthened understanding of AI audit challenges such as data lineage and model bias reinforcing my commitment to advancing ethical, policy-aligned AI governance in South Africa’s ICT sector.

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G20 Youth Summit (Y20)

Y20 South Africa: International Solidarity Dialogue 🇫🇷🇿🇦

Participant | Global Youth Governance Dialogue

French Embassy & Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud (IFAS)

Engagement:

Participated in the Y20 South Africa 2025 dialogue on “Rethinking International Solidarity After the U.S. Withdrawal.” Contributed to discussions on strengthening youth participation and cross-border collaboration to address global challenges like climate change and inequality.

Impact:

Collaborated with youth delegates and diplomats to advocate for genuine youth participation in shaping global solidarity frameworks. Emphasized moving from token representation to meaningful policy co-creation, where young people drive sustainable and inclusive change.

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G20 Startup20 (SU20)

G20 Startup20 (SU20) Midterm Engagement

Participant | Youth in Policy Spaces

Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation Forums

Engagement:

Participated in the G20 Startup20 Midterm Engagement alongside 300+ delegates from government, industry, and youth organizations. Contributed to policy dialogues on strengthening AI-driven startups, ethical data practices, and inclusive innovation ecosystems to boost national competitiveness.

Impact:

Collaborated with international task forces to draft policy recommendations for submission to G20 Sherpas. Strengthened ties with ecosystem leaders from 20+ countries, highlighting how youth-driven collaboration can advance inclusive innovation and sustainable growth across the G20 community.

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ISACA South Africa Chapter AGM

ISACA South Africa Chapter AGM

Representative | Themba Digital Security (TDS)

IT Governance, Risk, and Assurance in the Digital Era

Engagement:

Attended the ISACA South Africa Chapter Annual General Meeting at PwC Waterfall with over 30 governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals. Discussed the evolving role of IT audit and assurance in driving secure digital transformation across South Africa.

Impact:

Engaged with thought leaders advancing governance, risk, and cybersecurity practice in South Africa. Strengthened alignment with ISACA frameworks like COBIT, CISA, and CRISC while exploring audit-performance metrics that boost assurance accuracy by up to 40%.

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SAP Concur Day 2025

SAP Concur Day 2025

Representative | Themba Digital Security (TDS)

AI, Automation, and Data Security in Enterprise Systems

Engagement:

Engaged in discussions on how AI, automation, and integrated data platforms are transforming enterprise finance and operations. Collaborated with SAP executives and tech leaders on aligning efficiency with strong data protection in digital transformation strategies.

Impact:

Gained insights into SAP’s AI-driven enterprise systems that enhance risk visibility and compliance efficiency by up to 60%. Built strategic connections with SAP Southern Africa, Old Mutual, and ICT innovators to explore new pathways for advancing cybersecurity and digital trust in South Africa.

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Strategic Policy Expertise

Cybersecurity Governance
Digital Policy Frameworks
Innovation Strategy
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Analysis
Global Perspective

Strategic Excellence Recognition

Third-party validation of strategic problem-solving impact across professional, academic, and leadership contexts

Professional Excellence

ISACA Professional Recognition

Information Systems Audit and Control Association

Recognized for contributions to cybersecurity governance and strategic information systems management

2025

IEEE Membership Certification

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Professional membership recognizing contributions to technology innovation and engineering excellence

2025

IITPSA Professional Standing

Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa

Professional recognition for strategic IT leadership and innovation in the South African technology sector

2025

Academic Excellence

Golden Key International Honour Society

Golden Key International

Recognition for academic excellence and leadership potential in the top 15% of university class

2025

GradStar Excellence Award

GradStar Programme

Outstanding graduate recognition for academic achievement and professional readiness

2025

Leadership Excellence

GKSS Leadership Recognition

Gauteng Knowledge and Skills Society

Leadership excellence award for strategic organizational transformation and community impact initiatives

2025
7+
Professional Recognitions
3
Professional Memberships
Top 15%
Academic Performance
Multi-Sector
Recognition Span

Experience

Themba Digital Security

Themba Digital Security

Founder | 2025–Present

Midrand, Gauteng

Initiative:

Building comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for 15+ organizations across diverse industries. Developing intelligent threat detection systems and strategic dashboards that transform complex security challenges into clear, actionable business decisions through systematic problem analysis.

Impact:

Achieved 80% client satisfaction through holistic security assessment approaches. Implemented strategic visualization tools that improved decision-making speed by 45% for risk management teams. Currently scaling predictive capabilities for proactive threat prevention across multiple sectors.

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G20 Tourism

G20 Tourism Technical Lead Member

Co-developer of an Innovative Solution | 2025

Sandton, Gauteng

Initiative:

Co-developed a data-driven tourism solution under the G20 Tourism Hackathon 2025, hosted in South Africa. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to leverage AI, data analytics, and sustainability frameworks for enhancing destination accessibility and visitor experience within protected heritage sites such as Kruger National Park.

Impact:

Strengthened South Africa’s position in the global G20 Tourism agenda by demonstrating how digital innovation can drive inclusive growth in tourism economies. Developed a scalable prototype aligning with the G20 Tourism Working Group’s priorities on sustainability, resilience, and community empowerment. Presented outcomes to national ministers and international delegates, showcasing measurable pathways for technology-enabled tourism transformation.

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ITWeb Security Hackathon

ITWeb Security Hackathon – Top 3 Winner

Co-developer of Winning Solution | 2025

Sandton, Gauteng

Initiative:

Co-developed Healthcare Staff Secure (HSS): a comprehensive IAM solution addressing critical workflow inefficiencies across 50+ public hospitals. Applied systems thinking and user experience optimization to eliminate authentication bottlenecks in healthcare operations.

Impact:

Achieved 60% reduction in login times through strategic process redesign, potentially improving efficiency for 180,000+ healthcare workers. Generated compelling business case for G20 Tech Challenge, demonstrating measurable ROI and operational improvements across the healthcare sector.

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Robotics Mentorship

Robotics Mentor

Engage and Empower NPC | April 2025-Present

Eldorado Park, Soweto

Initiative:

Co-led educational program introducing 25+ students to digital age skills, including technology fundamentals, problem-solving methodologies, and strategic thinking using various analytical tools. Designed curriculum addressing real-world challenges across 3 partner organizations.

Impact:

Achieved 90% program completion rate with demonstrable skill improvements. Students showed 75% proficiency in analytical problem-solving fundamentals, contributing to digital literacy advancement in underserved communities through systematic educational approaches.

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GKSS Midrand Chapter

GKSS Midrand Chapter – Chairperson

Geekulcha Student Society | March 2025 – Nov 2025

Campus & Surrounding Communities

Initiative:

Leading campus tech society with strategic approach to student engagement and industry partnerships. Implementing systematic tracking for event effectiveness and using stakeholder feedback to optimize programming for 8-member executive team and 100+ student members.

Impact:

Increased student participation by 35% through strategic event planning and targeted outreach approaches. Establishing performance indicators for measuring career placement success and industry connection effectiveness through systematic program evaluation.

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Strategic Community Solutions

Demonstrating strategic problem-solving capabilities through grassroots innovation, stakeholder management across diverse communities, and systems thinking in resource-constrained environments

Community Safety Systems

Stakeholder Management • Systems Design • Public Safety

Strategic Challenge:

Community safety concerns requiring coordinated response systems between residents, local authorities, and security services. Need for real-time communication and systematic incident management across diverse stakeholder groups.

Strategic Approach:

Designed and implemented SocietySafe platform enabling systematic safety reporting, stakeholder coordination, and data-driven community safety improvements. Managed multi-stakeholder engagement including residents, security companies, and local government.

Measurable Impact:

  • 500+ community users actively reporting safety concerns
  • Real-time coordination between multiple stakeholder groups
  • Data-driven insights for strategic safety planning
  • Improved response times through systematic communication
Stakeholder Management Crisis Communication Systems Integration Performance Metrics

Organizational Transformation

Change Management • Strategic Planning • Performance Optimization

Strategic Challenge:

Campus organization (GKSS) requiring systematic transformation from ad-hoc operations to strategic, data-driven approach. Need for performance measurement, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable growth frameworks.

Strategic Approach:

Implemented strategic planning framework with KPI tracking, stakeholder engagement systems, and systematic evaluation processes. Developed change management approach balancing tradition with innovation needs.

Measurable Impact:

  • 35% increase in student engagement through strategic programming
  • Systematic tracking of event effectiveness and ROI
  • 8-member executive team strategic coordination
  • 100+ member community strategic alignment
Change Management KPI Development Team Leadership Strategic Planning

Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer

Capacity Building • Strategic Development • Impact Scaling

Strategic Challenge:

Knowledge gaps in emerging professionals requiring systematic capacity building, strategic career guidance, and sustainable mentorship frameworks that scale beyond individual relationships.

Strategic Approach:

Developed systematic mentorship programs combining strategic career planning, technical skills transfer, and professional network development. Created scalable frameworks for knowledge transfer and impact measurement.

Measurable Impact:

  • Strategic career guidance for emerging professionals
  • Systematic skill development programs
  • Professional network expansion and strategic connections
  • Sustainable mentorship framework development
Capacity Building Knowledge Management Network Development Scaling Systems

Strategic Community Impact

500+
Community Stakeholders Engaged
3
Major Community Systems Deployed
Multi-Sector
Stakeholder Groups Coordinated
Measurable
Impact & ROI Tracking

Impact

Cybersecurity Healthcare IAM
Project 1

Healthcare Staff Secure (HSS) - Strategic IAM Solution

Achieved Top 3 placement at ITWeb Security Hackathon through strategic system optimization and innovative problem-solving approach.

Developed intelligent authentication solutions analyzing user workflow patterns across 50+ hospitals, resulting in 60% login time reduction for 180,000+ healthcare staff. Applied systems analysis to identify operational bottlenecks and implemented strategic solutions under 48-hour deadline.

Generated comprehensive performance reports and strategic recommendations, delivering compelling technical presentations to 15+ industry judges and stakeholders.

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Business Strategy Marketplace Strategic Analysis
Project 2

Skhaftin - Strategic Market Optimization Platform

Built comprehensive marketplace platform addressing student food purchasing inefficiencies across 1,000+ accommodation communities through strategic market analysis.

Conducted systematic market research revealing 35% potential cost reduction through innovative peer-to-peer model. Developed intelligent forecasting systems and implemented robust databases for real-time optimization. Created comprehensive financial models with ROI projections and user behavior insights.

Applied strategic business principles to generate actionable recommendations for scalable market expansion across multiple sectors.

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Strategic Analysis Child Safety Visualization
Project 3

ThreatSense Analytics - AI-Powered Threat Detection

Engineered AI solution using Python, Flask, NLTK, and Pandas for automated threat detection and content analysis.

Achieved 84% accuracy in classifying harmful content across 1,000+ message samples, with 40% improvement in analysis speed through algorithmic optimization. Developed interactive dashboards using data visualization best practices, tailored for three distinct user segments based on statistical user research.

Implemented real-time analytics pipeline processing South African language datasets, demonstrating scalable AI model deployment for child safety applications.

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Cybersecurity Community Safety Strategic Analysis
Society Safe Placeholder

Society Safe - Making Impact Easier

Student societies are the engine of campus culture, but 72% of student leaders report spending more time on admin than on impact.

From manually tracking finances to managing members across WhatsApp and Google Sheets, societies face disorganization, loss of data during leadership transitions, and lack of visibility into their own performance.

Our platform replaces scattered systems with one clean dashboard: finance tracking, membership records, event planning tools, and real-time insights, all in one place. We’ve already onboarded 3+ campus societies and helped them reduce admin time by over 40%.

Less admin. More impact.

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Community Impact Sustainability Social Innovation
Project 5

Clean Community Initiative - Stop Dumping, Start Caring

The Clean Community Initiative is a Mandela Day-driven project focused on restoring dignity and sustainability in local neighborhoods by tackling illegal dumping and environmental neglect.

Through community mobilization, educational outreach, and youth-led clean-up drives, the initiative encourages residents to take ownership of their environment transforming dumping sites into safe, vibrant public spaces.

By combining social responsibility with practical action, the project demonstrates how collective effort can create lasting impact and build a cleaner, healthier future for everyone.

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