Duncan M.

Data Scientist at access.mobile International, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • IBM Machine Learning Professional Certificate
    IBM
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Verified International Academic Qualifications
    World Education Services (WES)
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Scientist With Python
    DataCamp
  • Python Programmer
    DataCamp

Experience

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Data Scientist
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      Utilized advanced querying, visualization and analytics tools to analyze and process complex data sets.Worked with stakeholders to develop quarterly roadmaps based on impact, effort and test coordinations.Discovered stories told by data to present information to scientists and business managers.Extracted and assessed data from databases to drive improvement of product development and business strategies and processes.Identified, measured and recommended improvement strategies for KPIs across business areas.Applied statistical and algebraic techniques to interpret key points from gathered data.Compiled, cleaned and manipulated data for proper handling.

    • Data Analyst
      • Apr 2020 - Jan 2022

      Identified and documented detailed business rules and use cases based on requirements analysis.Researched and resolved issues regarding integrity of data flow into databases.Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.Designed and implemented tools to support strategic value chain optimization initiatives.Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Data Analyst
      • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

      Designed a spreadsheet to assist a client in backtesting for use in algorithmic trading related to the cryptocurrency markets.Designed a spreadsheet to assist with Forex calculations in order to assist in determining various parameters such as spread, commissions and other ratiosCreated various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources. Designed a spreadsheet to assist a client in backtesting for use in algorithmic trading related to the cryptocurrency markets.Designed a spreadsheet to assist with Forex calculations in order to assist in determining various parameters such as spread, commissions and other ratiosCreated various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.

    • South Africa
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Data Analyst
      • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

      • Compiling of Sales Tracking spreadsheets and reports• Automation of various financial metrics related to the Beverages division of the company• Utilisation of IRI Temple software to compile reports • Data cleaning and accessing data via the Financial Cube database • Compiling of Sales Tracking spreadsheets and reports• Automation of various financial metrics related to the Beverages division of the company• Utilisation of IRI Temple software to compile reports • Data cleaning and accessing data via the Financial Cube database

    • Singapore
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Commodity Analyst
      • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

      • Analysis of market prices in Futures, FX and cash markets. • Daily market reports• Reuters analysis of prices and market information• Automating processes in VBA/Excel to aid traders in spotting price opportunities• Technical and Fundamental analysis and price forecasts.• Daily reporting on prices to traders/clients • Analysis of market prices in Futures, FX and cash markets. • Daily market reports• Reuters analysis of prices and market information• Automating processes in VBA/Excel to aid traders in spotting price opportunities• Technical and Fundamental analysis and price forecasts.• Daily reporting on prices to traders/clients

    • Accounting Analyst
      • Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

      Reporting on financial figures via the integration of Oracle database software and the coding of functions in order to facilitate timely and accurate cost analysis and data integrityAnalyzed trends and monitored customer behaviors to serve as predictors for future marketplace actions.Delivered reports to company leaders focusing on financial accounting, cost accounting and sales data to guarantee that organizational objectives aligned with daily operations management.Maintained strict client confidentiality in personal, telephone and email interactions to comply with preset standards and regulations.

    • United States
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Project Manager
      • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

      Worked on the forecasts and cost curves utilising various tools in Microsoft Excel such asPivot Tables and Pivot Charts as well as writing functions in VBA to automate the various systems and templates in place.• Involved in the resource allocation process via spreadsheets created in Excel• Involved in the coding of various macros and functions to assist Finance department• Automation of various mathematical functions required to asses Bill of Quantities• Writing documentation in order to aid in the processes of the organisation• Finance related tasks such as calculation of Expected Cost vs Actual Cost etc.I programmed a VBA program in Microsoft Excel which collates and calculates the incurred and forecast costs of individual projects and creates a master sheet with this information as well as a pivot chart; this effectively reduces the time taken to create such a sheet manually from 5 hours to 5 minutes, thus saving time and money. Created a real-time system that tracks safety figures across the organisation, allowing users to view and edit should such instances occur

    • Australia
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Proprietary Equity Trader
      • Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

      Traded equities on the ASX (Australian Stock Exchange) for State One Stockbroking. The company has offices in Perth and Sydney and is a full trading, clearing and settlement Participant of ASX and a trading Participant of Chi-X.• Acquired IRESS software and systems knowledge necessary to operate on the ASX.• Researched ASX-listed companies based on State One criteria.• Traded ASX-listed equities on a short term basis often closing trades within seconds taking advantage of the mispricing of small cap stocks.

    • Australia
    • Design
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Cost Controller
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

      • Forecasting the Costs and Manning hours of the Project.• Collecting, Recording and Analysing variances in Timesheet Hours.• Preparation of Monthly Reports and Flash Reports detailing the progress of the Project.• Utilising the CMS Software to record Cost and Time changes in the Project.• Drawing up Cost Curves in Microsoft Excel to keep track of the Project costs.• Approving and at times drawing up Contracts/Purchase Orders for Subcontractors.• Sending, Receiving and Recording Invoices.• Preparing budgets for the Project, particularly when the scope had changed.• Trend and Change Management • Telephonically communicating with both clients and suppliers and resolving issues

Education

  • University of South Africa
    Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Economics
    2007 - 2010
  • Grantleigh College
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