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Dawie Griesel

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Akhile Management and Consulting | Cape Town, South Africa

Technologies

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My New Track

Tidyverse Fundamentals

My New Course

Introduction to Python

My New Track

Tidyverse Fundamentals

Analytical maestro, orchestrating symphonies of insights with precision.

My Work

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Introduction to R

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Introduction to Python

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Intermediate Python

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Introduction to R

My Certifications

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Other Certificates

Coursera Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

Coursera Linear Regression in R for Public Health

Coursera Exploring ​and ​Preparing ​your ​Data with BigQuery

SAICA Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to Python
Understanding ChatGPT
Introduction to R
Intermediate Python

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Akhile Digital | Jul 2019 - Present

Chief Technology Officer

Product owner and lead developer of MST™ (Municipal Sustainability Tool), a cloud-based data solution. MST™ is based on public sector data and private sector data which enables municipalities to make data driven decisions during planning, implementation and monitoring phases. MST™ include sophisticated machine learning an artificial intelligence and keep leadership updated and informed. MST™ is the first of its kind and use cutting edge technology platforms including .NET Core, Azure Data Storage, Azure Container Services, R, API services, PostgreSQL, and Spark to name but a few. The MST™ platform seamlessly integrates to municipal and external systems to provide the intelligence leadership needs to take sustainable decisions.
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Wellness Odyssey (Subsidiary of AfroCentric Health) | Apr 2015 - Jun 2019

Chief Executive Officer

As CEO of this healthcare startup, I successfully achieved significant growth, implemented advanced technology solutions, and positioned the company as a frontrunner in wellness screening in South Africa. Achievements include: - Orchestrated the successful sale of the business to AfroCentric Health, generating an impressive return on investment for shareholders within a span of only 24 months. - Drove innovation by reengineering the system architecture and implementing a data warehouse solution with an AI strategy, including predictive modeling and exploratory data analysis. -Strategically reorganized and restructured the wellness and screening activities within the group, resulting in cost savings, increased sales effectiveness, and positioning the business as a leader in preventive care. - Successfully managed the financial aspects of the company, including overseeing the outsourced accounting team, financial reporting to the group, and cash flow management. - Maintained a strategic mindset, constantly seeking opportunities to innovate and improve processes to stay ahead in the industry.

WAD Holdings Pty (Ltd) | Dec 2012 - Mar 2015

Business Analyst

As the Business Analyst I looked after the current investment portfolio as well as new business. My role included desktop due diligence reviews on new prospects, contract negotiations, valuations, deal making and business integration for new acquisitions and startups.

Self Employed | Nov 2003 - Nov 2012

Consultant

• Privatization of a refinery in Nigeria in conjunction with Deloitte • Sustainability study on the Non-Grid electrification project of the NER and DME • Financial modelling for the Department of Trade & Industry. • Due-diligence work for various clients including Zemele, the empowerment arm of Anglo American • Financial Analyst work for Deloitte on various of Deutche Bank clients • Valuations for various clients for purposes of capital gains, sale of shares and fund raising Management Consulting experience includes: • Major clients include Sasol Petroleum International, PetroSA, Nedbank, Ernst & Young, Accenture and Deloitte. • Services include, business process reengineering, design of business internal controls, cost allocation and recovery model design, etc.

Ernst & Young | Jan 2000 - Oct 2003

Audit Manager

Financial Services focused on treasury clients including ABSA Capital, Investec, Anglo Gold Treasury, Theba Bank, Unibank, Woolworths Financial Services, Senwes, etc. Corporate Finance assignments included the listing of Xtrata Plc., Legacy Hotels delisting, Senwes debt restructuring, Unibank investigation by SARB.

Ernst & Young | Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

Article Trainee

Accounting and auditing trainee in the Financial Services Industry group.

My Education

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BCom Hons in AccountingUniversity of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria | 1996

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