Sinethemba Makoma

Sinethemba Makoma is an accomplished entrepreneur and Data Science professional who leverages technology to empower individuals and businesses. With a strong passion for staying at the forefront of technological advancements, Sinethemba specializes in big data, statistics, and programming to drive data-driven solutions. He holds prestigious qualifications, including a Microsoft Professional Certificate in Data Science and an NQF SETA Accredited Certificate from Explore AI. Diligent and detail-oriented, Sinethemba excels at solving complex problems and values collaboration and accountability. He has gained valuable experience working with esteemed organizations such as BCX-insights, Cape AI, Hepstar, PPECB, and PBT Group in roles as a Data Science/Engineer professional. Presently, Sinethemba serves as a Data Scientist at Nimble Collections, where he applies his expertise to prescribe and predict variables and trends that impact debt repayment. Additionally, he proudly represents Zindi, Africa's largest professional network for Data Scientists dedicated to solving real-world problems through data-driven approaches.

Sinethemba has successfully undertaken diverse Data Science projects, encompassing data integration, insights generation, and delivering impactful outcomes. His portfolio includes working with a wide range of datasets and addressing diverse problem statements, employing various Data Science techniques such as web scraping for data acquisition, building data pipelines for deployment, and utilizing reporting tools to provide valuable business insights.

Lastly, Sinethemba has been awarded a scholarship from the International University of Applied Sciences in Germany to advance his studies. He is currently pursuing an online degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence. Sinethemba is eager to remain at the forefront of AI, particularly in Generative AI.