Nelly Khoza

Industrial and systems engineer with experience across engineering consulting and FMCG manufacturing. Skilled in data analysis, process improvement and workflow automation, and equally comfortable building the digital tools that support project delivery — from Power Automate flows and SharePoint solutions to custom React applications. Proficient in Python, MATLAB, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate and SharePoint.

Experienced in creating dashboards, automating processes and supporting international projects to drive efficiency and better decisions. Known for an analytical mindset and the ability to turn data into practical insights that enhance operations and performance.

Industrial and Systems Engineer at Zutari (2025-02 – Present)

Engineering Consulting

• Develop and standardize dashboard templates and analytical reports to monitor key performance metrics.
• Clean, structure and analyze operational data using Power Query and SQL to uncover trends.
• Automated Task order workflows and approvals using Power Automate to enhance cross-team efficiency.
• Design and manage SharePoint solutions that streamline collaboration and document control.
• Built a company 360° performance-evaluation system (the "Zutari code" review) on SharePoint and Power Automate, featuring pre-populated feedback forms, manager-based routing, rating logic and automated, dynamically formatted email notifications to reviewers and line managers.
• Developed a digital deliverable-register application for engineering projects, tracking document numbers and revisions, due dates and submission status, responsible disciplines, and review/approval workflows.
• Support international projects by delivering data-driven insights and operational solutions.

Industrial Engineering Graduate at AVI (2024-01 – 2025-01)

Manufacturing

• Created interactive reports and dashboards to monitor labour and production performance.
• Conducted process analysis (RCA and Process mapping) and implemented improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Performed data cleaning, transformation and visualization using Microsoft and analytical tools.
• Managed continuous improvement and optimisation projects across operations.

BSc (Honours) in Industrial Engineering – University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) (2019 – 2023-10)

High School Diploma – Harry Oppenheimer High School (2014 – 2018)