Sanele Thusi

Data Analyst and Systems Integration specialist with 2+ years of practical experience across logistics, marketing analytics and cybersecurity. Production-ready skills in Power BI, SQL Server, Python and Power Automate demonstrated across 6 industry portfolio projects. Holds two NQF Level 5 Distinctions from the University of Johannesburg. Currently pursuing BCom IT Management at Mancosa. Seeking to apply end-to-end analytics and automation capabilities in a high-impact operational environment.

Cybersecurity Consultant - Freelance at Virtual Routes Platform (2025-06 – Present)

• Deliver cybersecurity assessments and SIEM deployment roadmaps for SMMEs
• Design and implement Wazuh SOC monitoring environments
• Conduct risk assessments and POPIA compliance alignment for small business clients

Data & Reporting Support Analyst - Part-time at Velvet Rope Management (2024-02 – 2026-03)

• Provided data analysis and reporting support for a marketing and talent agency
• Built campaign performance tracking and operational reports using Excel and Power BI
• Supported monthly business reviews with data-driven insights for management

Logistics Operations Assistant - Casual/Part-time at AutoX (Pty) Ltd 2024 (2024-03 – 2025-05)

• Supported warehouse logistics, inventory verification and dispatch operations in a multi-branch distribution environment
• Maintained physical-to-system inventory reconciliation across branches
• Demonstrated consistent initiative and professional conduct resulting in direct CEO sponsorship for IT studies - an honour extended to one individual outside the company's formal bursary programme.

Junior Data Analyst - 1-year program at Mphelo Property and Mineral Holdings (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Managed, cleaned, and processed technical datasets using Python and Excel to produce accurate operational documentation for mineral holdings operations
• Developed reporting frameworks to support management decision-making

BCom in Information Technology Management – MANCOSA (2026-02 – 2028-12)

Cybersecurity (NQF Level 5) – University of Johannesburg (2025-01 – 2025-12)

Intelligent Systems Dev - TensorFlow (NQF Level 5) – University of Johannesburg (2025-01 – 2025-12)

National Senior Certificate (2015-01 – 2019-12)