I am a founder and data analyst with a background in business intelligence, e-commerce strategy, and startup consulting. I have extensive experience supporting go-to-market strategies through market analysis, sales forecasting, customer behavior modeling, and KPI dashboarding. I am passionate about turning data into action and enabling data-informed decision-making across the GTM lifecycle. I have a strong foundation in Python, SQL, Tableau, and lean startup methodologies, and I enjoy collaborating across teams to drive growth and product adoption. My consulting and startup experience have helped me develop strategic insights and hands-on skills that I bring to all data roles.

Setsabile Mkhabela

I am a founder and data analyst with a background in business intelligence, e-commerce strategy, and startup consulting. I have extensive experience supporting go-to-market strategies through market analysis, sales forecasting, customer behavior modeling, and KPI dashboarding. I am passionate about turning data into action and enabling data-informed decision-making across the GTM lifecycle. I have a strong foundation in Python, SQL, Tableau, and lean startup methodologies, and I enjoy collaborating across teams to drive growth and product adoption. My consulting and startup experience have helped me develop strategic insights and hands-on skills that I bring to all data roles.

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I am a founder and data analyst with a background in business intelligence, e-commerce strategy, and startup consulting. I have extensive experience supporting go-to-market strategies through market analysis, sales forecasting, customer behavior modeling, and KPI dashboarding. I am passionate about turning data into action and enabling data-informed decision-making across the GTM lifecycle.

I have a strong foundation in Python, SQL, Tableau, and lean startup methodologies, and I enjoy collaborating across teams to drive growth and product adoption. My consulting and startup experience have helped me develop strategic insights and hands-on skills that I bring to all data roles.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & E-Commerce Manager at Boast-iD
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Built sales forecasting models to improve inventory and revenue planning. Designed Tableau dashboards to track go-to-market KPIs, reducing inefficiencies by 15%. Led customer behavior analysis that informed digital marketing strategy, boosting ROI by 20%. Automated weekly reporting using Python and SQL to streamline performance reviews.
Startup Consultant – Freelance
January 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Advised early-stage ventures on growth strategy using data-led market and competitor research. Developed dashboards and business models that helped startups evaluate go-to-market potential. Delivered insights on user acquisition and retention to guide product positioning.
Analyst at Awethu Project
December 31, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Conducted trend and financial analysis to support investment and startup incubation decisions. Assessed product-market fit and revenue projections to support pitch readiness.
Assistant Business Consultant at SEDCOD
December 31, 2015 - August 5, 2025
Delivered strategic reports to SMEs, identifying efficiency gaps and go-to-market opportunities. Supported small businesses with operational improvements and customer strategy.

Education

BCom in Accounting Science (Taxation) at University of South Africa
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Qualifications

Compliance Management | University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Advanced Data Analytics Certificate | Google
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Applied Data Science | World Quant University
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Cloud Computing Law | Coursera
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Various Intellectual Property Certificates | World Intellectual Property Office
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Operational Research for Humanitarians | International Committee of the Red Cross
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate