I am a Strategic Business Intelligence & Data Systems Consultant with a strong foundation in actuarial science and advanced analytics. I design scalable data solutions, refine business processes, and drive cross-department efficiency. I excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, building relational systems, and leading data governance initiatives. I am passionate about sustainable data infrastructure and organizational transparency.

Blessing Ruvimbo Phiri

I am a Strategic Business Intelligence & Data Systems Consultant with a strong foundation in actuarial science and advanced analytics. I design scalable data solutions, refine business processes, and drive cross-department efficiency. I excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, building relational systems, and leading data governance initiatives. I am passionate about sustainable data infrastructure and organizational transparency.

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I am a Strategic Business Intelligence & Data Systems Consultant with a strong foundation in actuarial science and advanced analytics. I design scalable data solutions, refine business processes, and drive cross-department efficiency.
I excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, building relational systems, and leading data governance initiatives. I am passionate about sustainable data infrastructure and organizational transparency.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Intelligence Consultant & Actuarial Specialist at Izibalo Actuaries
April 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Designed Power BI models to track business metrics and support strategic decision-making. Introduced data-capturing tools across Izibalo subsidiaries, resolving legacy data issues. Created relational tables using SQL to support subsidiaries' workflows, and proposed SharePoint integration for usability. Led the HR Analytics Department initiative. Produced monthly reports for multiple departments, improving operational visibility. Identified inefficiencies (e.g., lack of KPIs and SMART objectives) and proposed structured frameworks. Supported business development through campaign strategy, CRM insights, and performance tracking. Led process improvements, including expanding checker roles to reduce turnaround time. Initiated historical data auditing to improve reporting accuracy and confidence. Trained staff in Excel, Power BI, and SQL across departments. Conducted GRAP25 actuarial valuations for employee benefits and led actuarial modeling for RAF claim calculations.
Actuarial Analyst at Old Mutual Ltd
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Conducted financial reviews and reserving calculations for retirement schemes. Enhanced data validation and reconciliation processes for actuarial reporting. Modeled future liabilities and ensured regulatory compliance.

Education

MSc in Big Data Analytics at Chinhoyi University of Technology
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Science at NUST, Zimbabwe
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

GRAP25 actuarial valuations for employee benefits
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Education