Precious Madiba
Aspiring Business Analyst in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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About
I'm a Postgraduate student in Innovation with hands-on experience in startup-style projects. I enjoy working with teams, solving problems creatively, and turning ideas into practical solutions. My strengths lie in business strategy, user-friendly design, and confidently pitching ideas. I'm eager to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward-thinking organization.
Experience
School-based Projects
Operations Officer – CoreMonitor AI (Student Startup Project) at AFDA - Johannesburg (2025-01 – Present)
- Coordinated a 6-member team to develop an AI-assisted plant health monitoring dashboard for hydroponic farming.
- Oversaw operations, workflows, and timelines, ensuring all deliverables were met.
- Researched and integrated AI tools (Hugging Face, Google Colab) into the MVP design.
- Streamlined team communication and prepared professional reports, pitch decks, and business model materials.
- Contributed to differentiating CoreMonitor AI from competitors by emphasizing plant-centric monitoring, leading to strong industry feedback.
Business Strategy & UX Roles (Rotational) at AFDA - Johannesburg (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Collaborated on multiple business innovation projects simulating startup environments.
- Applied Lean Methodology and Business Model Canvas frameworks to validate product-market fit.
- Designed user journey maps and digital prototypes using Figma and Miro to improve usability.
- Delivered pitches and presentations to panels, building persuasive communication and storytelling skills.
Education
BCom in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Innovation and Entrepreneurship – AFDA (2023-01 – 2025-12)
Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation in Innovation – AFDA (2026-01)
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) – Noordwyk Secondary School (2019-01 – 2021-12)
