What I bring
I enjoy solving complex problems by combining analytical thinking with practical implementation.
My work sits at the intersection of data, systems, and automation, with a focus on building dependable solutions.
Data Scientist • Data Engineer • Test Automation Engineer
I build practical data systems that turn information into clear decisions.
I combine machine learning, statistical analysis, data engineering, cloud platforms, and test automation to build reliable solutions for analytics, reporting, and operational data systems.
Python
SQL
Power BI
GIS
AWS
Automation
Professional summary
From analytics to pipelines, I build systems that are useful and dependable.
Education
BSc in Environmental Sciences with Geography and Computer Science
North-West University
Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science
Stadio Higher Education
Capabilities
Skills I work with
Machine learning & analytics
Regression
Classification
Clustering
Hypothesis testing
NLP
Data engineering
SQL
ETL/ELT
Data modelling
Kafka
MongoDB
Programming & testing
Python
Java
Selenium
Appium
TestNG
Maven
Cloud & platforms
AWS
Microsoft Fabric
Azure Fundamentals
Power Platform
CI/CD
GIS & spatial
ArcGIS Pro
QGIS
Remote sensing
Spatial analysis
Selected work
Projects I have built
ClearVue BI System
Retail intelligence workflow that turned messy source data into a structured and reusable BI process.
Power BI
ETL
Kafka
Urban Heat Analysis
Spatial and statistical analysis of climate variability and urban heat patterns across South Africa.
Python
Statistics
Remote sensing
Certifications
Credentials and training
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
AWS AI & Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree
Azure Fundamentals
Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
Power Platform Up Program
Contact
Let’s connect
Email: slthakgalo04@gmail.com