Reza du Plooy

Director & Shareholder at Datalab Solutions
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(386) 825-5501
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency

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Hester Sofia Schmidt-Dumont

I am delighted to share that I have had the pleasure of working with Reza, who is not only my boss, but also a strong, empowered female leader at the helm of a boutique consulting company where I have had the honor of working for the past 2 years. As a leader, Reza exudes confidence, competence, and professionalism. She possesses exceptional communication skills, which she uses to motivate and guide her team towards achieving their goals. She is an inspiring role model who leads by example and is deeply committed to empowering you in your role. Reza is an expert in the BI consulting industry and has a wealth of experience providing valuable insights and solutions to clients. She is a strategic thinker who can analyze complex problems and devise innovative solutions that help clients achieve their desired outcomes. Moreover, Reza is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. She fosters a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect. She understands the importance of building a diverse and inclusive team, and actively works towards achieving this goal. As a BI professional, I have been fortunate to work with Reza, who has served as a mentor and a source of inspiration for me and many others in the workplace. She has created a culture that values diversity, encourages personal growth, and recognizes the unique contributions of each team member. In summary, I have the utmost respect and admiration for Reza and I am childlike excited to continue working with her.

Lara van Wyk

I had the pleasure of working with Reza in the field of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Consulting. What sets Reza apart is her mentoring abilities. Reza took me under her wing, and with her guidance and expertise I was able to ramp up quickly in the field. During our time working together, Reza demonstrated commitment to delivering value for our clients and always went the extra mile to ensure the solutions we developed were of high quality and met our clients needs. Reza has a proven track record in the field and I’m confident she will add value everywhere she goes.

Danie Du Toit

Reza is an exceptional Industrial Engineer and Business Intelligence (BI) expert who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to any project she undertakes. I had the pleasure of working with Reza for several years at Novus Holdings, and I was consistently impressed with her analytical skills and attention to detail. Reza is a hard-working individual who is dedicated to delivering high-quality work. She has a deep understanding of Industrial Engineering principles and can use BI tools to analyze complex data sets to identify areas for improvement. Reza's ability to translate technical information into actionable insights is unparalleled, and she is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that his clients are satisfied with the end results. If you are looking for an Industrial Engineer or BI expert who can provide you with valuable insights and solutions, then I highly recommend Reza. She is a technical whizz who can execute client instructions with rigour and can help you optimize your operations and maximize your profits.

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Credentials

  • Hands On Essentials - Data Warehouse
    Snowflake
    May, 2023
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Italy
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director & Shareholder
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      In my role as Director, I am split between two main streams of activities - the one prong focuses on nurturing and strategically advising a host of new and pre-existing clients. Which can take the shape of problem-solving, mentoring juniors, and guiding design work on projects. The other prong is responsible for overseeing the overall growth and direction of Datalab, through defining strategies and seeing them through implementation. I am also responsible for scoping and costing of projects, all the while driving financial success. Alongside these key responsibilities, I am also a part shareholder of Datalab Solutions. In this role, I strategise to ensure company longevity, manage risk and oversee high level financial decision making. Show less

    • Principal Consultant Analytics Engineer
      • Dec 2017 - Apr 2022

      I am instrumental in orchestrating and implementing data solutions, leading project coordination and overseeing operations and strategy within the company framework. I am also responsible for a small, highly skilled business intelligence consulting team that requires its own independent operation and leadership. In taking this approach with team management, it allows them to be exposed to multiple different clients and industries ensuring they gain more knowledge over different sectors from retail, education and finance. Show less

    • Senior Consultant Analytics Engineer
      • Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

      I work directly underneath the CEO and have been tasked to gather, analyse and interpret client specifications which I then translate into best practices. This is done through developing analytical solutions that are geared to drive the development and delivery process. I create Proof of Concept models to resolve any technical challenges, which also have the capability to confirm user requirements. I also review test plans/scripts to ensure rigid quality control and coverage.

    • Business Analyst
      • May 2014 - Aug 2015

      I was appointed to perform ongoing business analysis activities that comprise part of the core IT project development team. Business analysis activities included scoping business intelligence needs and providing a host of solutions and tools. I supervised solutions from business specification documentation, communicated with developers, reviewed design artifacts, and oversaw user testing.

    • Continuous Improvement Engineer
      • Jun 2012 - Apr 2014

      I am responsible for the implementation and supervision of internal improvement projects that are rolled out across the Gauteng plant. This role includes:Performance enhancementCost reduction activities Streamlining processes - such as stock management improvements or optimising the dispatch of software.

    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Engineering Consultant
      • Nov 2010 - May 2012

      I coordinated the delivery of business architecture and systems as well as facilitated project management and change management initiatives that spanned across clients and industries - some of which included Banking, IT, and Government. Further responsibilities included: Strategic positioning Business and Architectural prioritisation Organisational restructuring Process re-engineering I coordinated the delivery of business architecture and systems as well as facilitated project management and change management initiatives that spanned across clients and industries - some of which included Banking, IT, and Government. Further responsibilities included: Strategic positioning Business and Architectural prioritisation Organisational restructuring Process re-engineering

    • South Africa
    • Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Assistant in Procurement Department
      • Jan 2010 - Nov 2010

      I provided analysis and conducted user testing for the design and development phase within a procurement management software implementation. I coordinated training support staff in the roll out of Oracle - PeopleSoft Campus solution procurement system. And I was instrumental in the verification process and securing of the B-BBEE Certificate for the University. I provided analysis and conducted user testing for the design and development phase within a procurement management software implementation. I coordinated training support staff in the roll out of Oracle - PeopleSoft Campus solution procurement system. And I was instrumental in the verification process and securing of the B-BBEE Certificate for the University.

Education

  • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (Hons), Industrial Engineering
    2012 - 2013
  • UNISA
    Strategic Management - Passed with Distinction, Strategic Management - Planning and Implementation
    2011 - 2011
  • Discon Specialists
    Business Engineering Implementation, Enterprise Architecture
    2010 - 2010
  • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    B.Ing, Industrial Engineering
    2006 - 2010

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