Ofentse Thibedi

Data-driven builder with hands-on experience designing AI-powered systems, analytics pipelines, and digital products across multiple verticals. Proven ability to translate complex business problems into structured data models, automated workflows, and deployable applications. Combines product strategy with technical execution — fluent in SQL, Python, Power BI, and AI API integration.

Co-founding Auralith, a SaaS company targeting operational digitization for African SMEs. Seeking a role where analytical rigour and AI system design drive measurable business outcomes.

Team Leader at Sirius Sales (2025-11 – Present)

• Lead a sales team across day-to-day operations, performance tracking, and execution alignment against targets.
• Report on team performance metrics to management, identifying gaps and implementing corrective action plans.
• Mentor and coach team members, facilitating onboarding, skills development, and consistent process adoption.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive operational efficiency.
• Manage escalations and resolve team-level operational issues impacting product availability and sales performance.

Product & Operations Analyst at Sirius Sales (2020-01 – 2025-10)

• Analysed performance data across 7+ supplier portfolios, tracking SKU-level metrics to surface improvement opportunities and inform commercial decisions.
• Designed internal process frameworks that improved sales execution efficiency — adopted company-wide.
• Produced structured performance reports and operational insights to support management decision-making.
• Coordinated cross-functional supplier engagement and training, improving product knowledge alignment.
• Identified and resolved workflow inefficiencies impacting product availability and revenue performance.
• Supported product launches through structured planning, documentation, and execution coordination.

Retail Data & Merchandising Specialist at Mainstreet Field Services (2012-01 – 2017-12)

• Produced weekly sales insight reports that directly informed store-level decision-making and strategy.
• Applied data-driven merchandising and display optimisation to drive consistent sales growth.
• Developed staff training materials and facilitated onboarding sessions for new team members.
• Identified and implemented workflow improvements that streamlined multi-team operations.
• Managed procurement coordination with vendors, ensuring timely supply and service delivery.

Certificate in Data Engineering – ALX / ExploreAI Academy (2025-09)

Certificate in AI Career Essentials – ALX (2025-06 – 2025-09)

Certificate in AWS AI & ML Scholars Program – Amazon Web Services (2024)

National Senior Certificate in Matric – Meadowlands High School (2009 – 2009)