As a Manager of Data & Analytics in the Internal Audit department at Booking.com, I am responsible for leading and delivering data and analytics projects from start to finish, managing stakeholders ranging from senior levels to directors. I drive the strategy and methodology for data analytics within the Internal Audit department, aligning with the company's overall data and analytics strategy. My role significantly contributes to the continuous improvement of all Internal Audit Department (IAD) activities by integrating analytics and advocating for their use. I collaborate with colleagues across multidisciplinary teams to build relationships and identify collaborative efforts to achieve our strategic goals. Additionally, I stimulate and support the development of Data Scientists, Analysts, and Internal Audit team members. What I bring to the table includes driving the use of data analytics across the department and contributing to the continuous improvement of IAD activities as a subject matter expert in data analytics. I possess strong business acumen, enabling me to translate business requirements into technical approaches that answer business-related questions. I am inherently curious, always seeking answers, posing questions, and able to logically and intuitively deduce true information from presented data. With over 15 years of experience in risk-based functions such as Security, Forensics, and Internal Audit within both corporate departments and professional services firms, I have worked closely with and presented results to executives. I also have advanced knowledge of SQL, Python, Spark, GenAI, and other data analytics tools such as Tableau, QLIK, and similar platforms.

Booking.com | Jul 2018 - Dec 2022

Senior Corporate Investigator

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KPMG | Oct 2005 - Jun 2018

Forensic Technology Manager

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Ability to oversee complex Forensic and Technology and data mining and analytics initiatives, as well as the communication and interpretation of such results to relevant levels of management of clients. Provide guidance and relevant experience in reference to the execution of technology related fraud investigations. Actively contribute to building knowledge capital, sharing knowledge, and gathering intelligence through extensive research and networking. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory regulations as well as new developments and changes within the frameworks. Appropriately identify investigative issues, as well as pro-actively highlighted key events and other potential activities of investigative interest. Good understanding of business processes, risks and controls. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to balance between technical and interpersonal skills. A sound understanding of different IT environments, application and system controls as well as data structures. Able to work independently or within teams. CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS Communicating and consulting on a regular basis with stakeholders in reference to Forensic technology and data analytics output and related findings. Providing advisory services to business regarding fraud risk assessment. Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, staff and management, business partners, law enforcement agencies, governing bodies. DATA AND ANALYTICS Prioritize, plan and execute as per data analytics methodology and audit plans. Continuous re-evaluating of data analytics criteria to obtain effective results. Adapt and re-prioritize the above in accordance to investigative needs. Accurately and timeous reporting of results to investigators and auditors. Continuous and ad-hoc assistance to IT Audit, as well as scoping, design, implementation and migration phase of strategic projects.

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Bachelor of Information Systems in Information SystemsUniversity of Cape Town | 2004

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