I am a driven Bachelor of Commerce graduate with majors in Information Systems and Financial Management, currently expanding my expertise with a Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights and building practical tech-enabled solutions. My technical toolkit includes Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and data visualization with Tableau, Power BI, and Excel. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to continuous learning and applying data-driven approaches to real-world problems.

Zanele Ruvimbo Mbaye

I am a driven Bachelor of Commerce graduate with majors in Information Systems and Financial Management, currently expanding my expertise with a Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights and building practical tech-enabled solutions. My technical toolkit includes Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and data visualization with Tableau, Power BI, and Excel. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to continuous learning and applying data-driven approaches to real-world problems.

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I am a driven Bachelor of Commerce graduate with majors in Information Systems and Financial Management, currently expanding my expertise with a Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights and building practical tech-enabled solutions.

My technical toolkit includes Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and data visualization with Tableau, Power BI, and Excel. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to continuous learning and applying data-driven approaches to real-world problems.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
Shona
Intermediate

Work Experience

Data Analyst intern at Forage
December 31, 2023 - August 2, 2025
Completing tasks in data quality assessment, data insights, and presentation. Applying tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualization. Managing, cleaning, abstracting, and aggregating data alongside a range of analytical studies on that data.
Volleyball coach at Makhanda Primary Schools
September 30, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Coaching volleyball to primary school boys and girls as part of community service. Conducting fitness exercises with primary school children as part of community service.
Project Management intern at Forage
December 31, 2022 - August 2, 2025
Completing tasks in developing project plans including communication and collaboration, critical thinking, adaptability and resilience. Manipulating and linking data sets, applying techniques for data analysis and visualization, summarizing and presenting data and conclusions in appropriate formats.
Writer (Part-time) at Urban Writers, Canada
March 1, 2022 - Present
Writing books according to client requirements and collaborating with editors to improve the quality of writing projects.
Teacher Assistant (Voluntary) at Goodie Tutors
December 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Preparing tasks, lessons, and marking tasks for Natural Sciences, History and Afrikaans for primary level.
Volleyball Coach at Makhanda Primary Schools
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Coached volleyball to primary school boys and girls as part of community service; led fitness exercises to improve athletic performance and overall wellness.
Writer at Urban Writers, Canada
March 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Wrote books according to client requirements; collaborated with editors to improve quality and ensure timely delivery of writing projects.
Teacher Assistant (Voluntary) at Goodie Tutors
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Prepared tasks and lessons; marked tasks for Natural Sciences, History and Afrikaans for primary level; supported students and teachers as needed.
Data Analyst Intern at Forage
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Completed tasks including data quality assessment, data insights and presentation; applied tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualization; managed, cleaned, abstracted, and aggregated data across multiple analytics studies.
Project Management Intern at Forage
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Developed project plans; facilitated communication and collaboration; demonstrated critical thinking and adaptability; manipulated and linked data sets; applied data analysis and visualization techniques; summarized data and conclusions for users.

Education

BCom Honours at Rhodes University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Commerce at Rhodes University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Financial Management) at Rhodes University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems and Management) at Rhodes University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics at Great Learning (University of Texas)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Post graduate Certificate in Data science and Business Analysis
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Cost Accounting Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Excel for Business Analysts
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Diploma in Caregiving
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
French language studies
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Basic German language skills
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Cost Accounting Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Financial Accounting Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Excel for Business Analysts Pass
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Diploma in Caregiving
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
French language studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Basic German language skills
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Other