Phillemon Mpome

Perform Data Analysis & creation of Business Reports using tools like Microsoft Power-BI, Plotly Dash, Statistical Analytics System (SAS) etc Building of rapid prototypes and PoC's using niche technologies such as AI/ML, Keras, TensorFlow, OpenCV, Python, SQL etc. Building of Business Intelligence reporting Dashboards

Data Scientist and Innovation Evangelist at Tata Consultancy Services (2021-10 – Present)

• Perform Data Analysis & creation of Business Reports using tools like Microsoft Power-BI, Plotly Dash, Statistical Analytics System (SAS) etc
• Building of rapid prototypes and PoC's using niche technologies such as AI/ML, Keras, TensorFlow, OpenCV, Python, SQL etc.
• Building of Business Intelligence reporting Dashboards
• Business Development for the organization in designated accounts.
• Identify and choose the right AI or cognitive computing technologies for solving problems and formulate AI recipes for development.
• Help product/project managers and other stakeholders understand the results and the gains of AI/ML models
• Perform statistical analysis and tune the results for better-informed decisions
• Build and deploy AI/ML Models using python, AWS, Streamlit and/or tKinter GUI.

Data Scientist within the TCS AIC Innovation Lab at Tata Consultancy Services - MTN (Customer) (2021-10 – Present)

• Responsible for driving innovation initiatives and delivering cutting-edge data science solutions
• Leveraging technologies such as machine learning, AWS and Power BI to develop advanced analytical models
• Creating dynamic dashboard reports for the MTN team

Data Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services - Sibanye Stillwater & Mineral Council of South Africa (Customer) (2021-10 – Present)

• Devised real-time solutions for rock hazard identification and removal
• Implemented machine learning models and edge computing technology
• Successfully pre-empted rock hazards, resulting in substantial reduction in fall of ground fatalities
• Upliftment of safety standards within the mining sector

Lead Data Scientist and Innovation Evangelist at Tata Consultancy Services - TCS Innovation Hubs (Digizone & PACE) (Customer) (2021-10 – Present)

• Building the first TCS Innovation Lab that focuses on both Business Innovation and Social Innovation in South Africa
• Adopting a unique rapid methodology that enables the end to-end lifecycle of solution prototyping to move faster—from concept to design and development
• Providing demonstrations, presentations, consultation to clients and prospects
• Driving research and innovation within TCS Research by deriving insights from various customer engagements to ascertain research initiatives

Associate Artificial Intelligence at Moipone Fleet (2018-10 – 2021-09)

• Performed data cleaning and analysis using Python, improving data quality for accurate predictive modelling
• Developed predictive models to anticipate vehicle maintenance needs, reducing downtime and costs
• Analysed driver behaviour data to identify patterns and recommend improvements, contributing to safer driving practices
• Led a team of data scientists and analysts in developing AI-driven solutions for fleet management, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget
• Built predictive models using Python to forecast vehicle maintenance schedules, enhancing operational efficiency
• Developed interactive dashboards using Python and visualization tools to present data insights to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making

Survey Statistician Intern at Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) (2017-06 – 2018-10)

• Conducted data analysis using SAS, RStudio, and Excel to support various household and economic surveys
• Developed comprehensive reports and research papers on statistical findings, enhancing the organization's data repository
• Provided methodological support for survey design, sample selection, and data collection processes
• Handled data requests from external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate responses

Data Science at The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (2016-06 – 2017-02)

Project: Struman Bridges Management System (Struman BMS)

• Cleaned and visualized data using Python and HTML/Java-based dashboards, improving data accessibility and usability
• Conducted quantitative and qualitative research for the Struman Bridges Management System (Struman BMS) project
• Presented research findings to project stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Utilized MySQL and other database management tools to manage and analyze large datasets

BSc Hons in Statistics – Sefako Makgatho Health Science University (2016-12-31)

BSc in Comp & Math – Sefako Makgatho Health Science University (2015-12-31)

National Senior Certificate – Phokanoka High School (2011-12-31)