At SR71, I specialize in helping businesses tackle high-stakes initiatives by leveraging executive operational expertise and advanced fifth-generation data solutions. My role revolves around driving transformation through the integration of innovative technologies with strategic objectives, enabling organizations to navigate change and thrive in complex environments. Leadership in Complex Initiatives I utilize my operational expertise to lead and execute challenging, organization-wide projects. Whether driving digital transformations, optimizing supply chains, or restructuring operations, I collaborate with stakeholders to bridge strategic goals with actionable frameworks. This approach ensures accountability, alignment, and the successful translation of high-level plans into measurable outcomes. Navigating the Fifth-Generation Data Landscape I master the intricacies of the fifth-generation data landscape, characterized by real-time data processing, distributed architectures, and intelligent automation. I develop modern, scalable data ecosystems that seamlessly integrate legacy systems with cutting-edge analytics platforms, enabling businesses to harness actionable insights and drive innovation. Data Strategy and Architecture I create comprehensive data strategies, facilitate cloud migrations, and optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and security. Predictive Analytics and AI By leveraging AI and machine learning, I enable businesses to forecast trends, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver personalized customer experiences. C-Suite Collaboration As a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, I distill complex technical concepts into actionable business insights. This ability fosters leadership alignment, secures resources for bold initiatives, and supports proactive risk management and contingency planning, ensuring seamless execution of strategic objectives.

Tyme Global | May 2023 - Jan 2025

Director of Reporting

Role Summary As Reporting Director at Tyme Global, I led the organization’s reporting strategy, integrating advanced data engineering, business intelligence (BI), and predictive analytics to enable data-driven decision-making. Collaborating with senior executives, I ensured reporting systems aligned with strategic goals, delivering actionable insights that drove growth and innovation. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Developed and executed reporting strategies, translating complex data into executive-level insights. Advanced Data Engineering: Designed and optimized scalable, high- performance data pipelines, ensuring integrity and reliability. Business Intelligence: Created advanced BI solutions, including interactive dashboards and predictive analytics powered by DAX and machine learning. Stakeholder Engagement: Bridged technical and non-technical domains, translating data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. Key Achievements Transformational Leadership: Transformed reporting from basic Excel workflows into a sophisticated, integrated ecosystem, establishing it as a growth driver. Advanced Data Engineering: Implemented a robust framework using Apache Iceberg, Apache Spark, and Power BI, enabling scalability and seamless integration. Key Tools Apache Iceberg & Apache Spark: Efficient data management and rapid processing. Power BI: Real-time insights with advanced DAX and measure groups. Prophet: Advanced predictive forecasting. Python & R: Statistical modeling and machine learning. Microsoft Azure: Automated backend workflows for scalability and reliability.

SR71 Consult | Mar 2020 - May 2023

Senior Consultant (CEO and Founder)

• Fast-tracked Business Intelligence Solutions • Advanced Analytics and Analytical Problem Solving (Finance and Business functions) • On-premises and cloud solutions data solutions (AWS, Snowflake, SQL etc.) • Specialised Deep and Complex Problem Solving • Software development Contract services to Cellular and Financial services industries

Cell C | Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

Executive Head Product Management

• Advanced business and product Analytics to optimise and time smart product decisions

Cell C | Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

Executive Head: Strategic Operations & Commercial Projects

• Data Science and Simplified Big Data Analysis for Breakthrough Business Decisions and Problem Solving • Transformation projects (Network and Commercial) • Big Data / Big Processor Lab built and actively used to drive business INSIGHTS and solve complex business problems. • Finite element Network modelling with integrated Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • Industry-leading roaming model designed and implemented (instrumental leadership role)

Cell C | Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

Managing Executive - Regions

• Business Turnaround and accelerated growth in 5 of the six regions across the country. • Implemented Regional PNLs to drive operational focus and facilitate investment strategies and decisions • New Customer-centric KPIs introduced, Customer-centric upgrade of various Key customer interface Processes • Disruptive "out of the box" leadership role to Drive business and Cultural Transformation

Reckitt | Feb 2013 - Dec 2014

Manufacturing Director Africa (turnaround project)

• 2 Plants, various co-packers across Africa, 700-1000 employees, 120 Million USD COGS • Service level improvement lead: improved service levels from 85 to 97% in 4 months • Warehousing and planning processes overhauled controls whilst maintaining customer service levels above 95% • New manufacturing operational model (to deliver a 15 - 30% conversion cost reduction • Margin Mix Analysis Implementation Lead

PepsiCo Southern Africa | Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

Manufacturing Director (turnaround project)

• Resolved chronic capacity constraints of the two manufacturing plants without capital investment • 21% headcount reduction across two factories. • Highest ever Q4 volume and reliability drive enabled the business to achieve the best Q4 performance. • Reduction of workplace injuries by 80% and reduced consumer complaints by 25% in one year • High-tech manufacturing facility (50 million USD) built under an extremely tight budget and timing constraints.

Mondelēz International | Apr 2008 - Sep 2011

Customer Services & Logistics Director (transformation role)

• Budget 220 million ZAR, 220 Employees, Business Size 500M USD • 4 Sourcing Plants in South Africa, 12 Sourcing Plants Globally, 15,000 Customer Delivery Points, 363 SKUs, 6 Distribution Centres • Integrated Business & Demand Planning • Logistics and Warehousing (complete Sub Sahara network) • Integration of Kraft Foods and Cadbury Supply and Distribution networks • Aggressive productivity pipeline successfully delivered– 15% productivity in 2 years.

Mondelēz International | Aug 2006 - Mar 2008

Plant Manager (turnaround project)

• Widely recognised in Mondelez for turning around one of the worst and underperforming plants Globally - 2 Presidents awards received two years in a row. • 5-year plant strategy to lead the factory's transformation. • Developed a comprehensive strike BCP plan and managed the plant through a 17-week wage strike. • During this time, the plant managed to produce 70% of the demand with 315 people on strike and run the plant only with 160 temporary staff. The wealth of learnings from the strike formed a solid basis for restructuring the plant and leading the business turnaround. Awarded Kraft's international Presidents • Award for the achievements during and after the strike. • "Spectacular" performance rating for 20077

Mondelēz International | Nov 2005 - Aug 2006

Business Development Manager

• Development and Plant Strategic Master Plan, achieving a result that had not been possible in the past.

The South African Breweries | Apr 2002 - Nov 2005

Group Engineering Manager - Maltings

• 3-year R110 million plant upgrade program across two plants to boost quality, productivity, and asset life • Strategy to significantly extend the asset lifespans without capital investment • 20% energy usage reduction improvements to 12,000 MW refrigeration plant

The South African Breweries | Jun 2000 - Mar 2002

Production Unit Manager - Cape Town Brewery

• Management of two high-speed packaging lines (900 bottles/min and 1100 cans/min) • Implementation of Best Operating Practice (BOPII) – Comprehensive skills- based restructuring • Developed a highly integrated system of team and individual performance management tools

Unilever | Apr 1999 - Jun 2000

Factory Engineer - Aerosol Factory

• Durban Aerosol Factory (Largest Aerosol filling operation in Africa) – Major Hazardous Installation • Won a national safety competition (NOSA) and achieved the highest local and international status. • Member of the Global Aerosol Benchmark team. Sessions hosted in Argentina & UK.

Unilever | Sep 1998 - Apr 1999

Assistant Factory Maintenance Engineer - Personal Products Factory

• Implemented maintenance projects in extremely tight timeframes. • Developed a batch logging system required by the Medical Control Council. • Developed a new concept, petroleum jelly packaging line filler.

Unilever | Dec 1996 - Sep 1998

Assistant Factory Projects Manager - Soap Factory

• Successful replacement of a large (9m) shell & tube heat exchanger within a highly tight budget & timing constraints. • Developed World Class system for managing drawing office resources and job Scheduling

Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd | Sep 1994 - Nov 1996

Test Engineer - Automotive Air-conditioner Development

• Developed World-Class air-conditioner heat exchanger performance test facility using Visual Basic – 1st in the country.

East Rand Proprietary Mines Limited | Jan 1994 - Jun 1994

Junior Engineer

• Management of an underground production maintenance section

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B. Eng. (Mechanical Engineering), Mechanical EngineeringStellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch | 1993

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