I'm a results-driven AI engineer and data enthusiast based in South Africa. I thrive at the intersection of data, software, and user needs, turning complex problems into actionable AI solutions. I'm passionate about continuous learning, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering production-ready models and analytics. I value attention to detail and adaptability, and I bring a proactive mindset to every project.

Venessa Mthimkulu

I'm a results-driven AI engineer and data enthusiast based in South Africa. I thrive at the intersection of data, software, and user needs, turning complex problems into actionable AI solutions. I'm passionate about continuous learning, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering production-ready models and analytics. I value attention to detail and adaptability, and I bring a proactive mindset to every project.

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I’m a results-driven AI engineer and data enthusiast based in South Africa. I thrive at the intersection of data, software, and user needs, turning complex problems into actionable AI solutions.

I’m passionate about continuous learning, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering production-ready models and analytics. I value attention to detail and adaptability, and I bring a proactive mindset to every project.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Swati
Advanced
Southern Sotho
Advanced

Work Experience

AI Associate at Capaciti
April 1, 2025 - Present
AI Associate: Data Preparation & Analysis – Cleaning, organizing, and analyzing datasets for AI models; Machine Learning Model Training; Algorithm Implementation; Testing & Debugging; Documentation & Reporting; Collaboration with Teams to integrate AI solutions.
AI Trainer at Outlier
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
AI Trainer: Review and maintain data consistency, identify errors, provide feedback to improve model performance; strong communication; analytical thinking; adaptability; technical proficiency; ability to work under pressure.
Tester at Freelance
February 1, 2024 - Present
Tester: Deadline driven, time management, communication, ability to work under pressure, attention to detail.
Graduate Test Engineer at CSG International
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Oversee manual testing, create defects, collaborate with product design, write test plans and test cases, conduct QA and performance tests, troubleshoot errors, finalize QA procedures, ensure standards, prepare test reports.
Library Assistant at Belgium Campus
February 1, 2017 - February 28, 2019
Monitor library access and computer and book usage; assist students; check books in/out; shelve; register customers; maintain student profiles; catalogue new arrivals; assist with internet access; organise repair; inspect book condition; manage inquiries; fines.

Education

Data science at Netcampus
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
AI/Machine learning at Umuzi
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Computing NQF8 at Belgium Campus
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
NQF4 Matric Equivalent Bridging Course at Belgium Campus
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

SFIA AI Engineer: IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
SFIA AI Engineer: Deep Learning Specialization
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Google Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Generative AI for Everyone
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Introduction to Large Language Models (LLM)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other