Koketso L.

Koketso L.

Product Specialist

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  • About me

    Industry Technical Specialist |Data Centre Product Manager|eCommerce Product Manager

  • Education

    • Jiyana Secondary School, Dimension Data Saturday School

      2009 - 2013
      NSC

      Mathematics and Science.

    • Belgium Campus

      2018 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Information Technology

      The Bachelor Degree of Information Technology consists of three years of academic training. This qualificationallows you professional entry into some of the top names in ICT and even offers you the choice to create your ownenterprise within the sector.This specific degree is less mathematically oriented than the 4-year Bachelor Degree of Computing. It is focusedon Information Systems modules which cover an extensive range of topics – from mobile and wireless networks… Show more The Bachelor Degree of Information Technology consists of three years of academic training. This qualificationallows you professional entry into some of the top names in ICT and even offers you the choice to create your ownenterprise within the sector.This specific degree is less mathematically oriented than the 4-year Bachelor Degree of Computing. It is focusedon Information Systems modules which cover an extensive range of topics – from mobile and wireless networks toartificial intelligence and intelligent systems. Show less

    • NextLeap

      2024 - 2025
      Product Management Fellowship
  • Experience

    • Dimension Data Middle East and Africa

      Jul 2015 - Apr 2020
      Product Specialist

      -Meeting specified financial goals and achieve product saletargets-Assisting the sales team in closing deals, as well as maintainsales forecasts to influence future deals-Have expertise to train our internal teams in optimizing salesand customer satisfaction-Collaborate closely with vendors to understand the markettrends associated with the product, as well as having thelatest product information at your fingertips-Technical minded individual who can talk on a technical levelas well as articulating the Business-Do Demo’s / Product Updates and Proof of Concepts on myassigned Product Portfolio.-Ensure optimal sales results, profitability and continuedgrowth of a given product within the organisation-Strategic business plan for Vendor relation-Product and solution Presentation Show less

    • Woolworths Financial Services

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
      Customer Service Assistant

      -Attracts potential customers by answering product andservice questions; suggesting information about otherproducts and services.-Opens customer accounts by recording account information.-Maintains customer records by updating accountinformation.-Resolves product or service problems by clarifying thecustomer's complaint; determining the cause of theproblem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solvethe problem; expediting correction or adjustment; followingup to ensure resolution Show less

    • Intel Corporation

      Oct 2020 - Feb 2023
      Industry Technical Specialist

      Technical Sale Specialists responsible for:• Influencing and advocating Intel based products and solutions for all of Intel's Business units.• Ensuring that all technical and architectural needs of our covered accounts are understood and that we are working with the customer, also pulling together BUs Team and partners to develop technical solution.• Help solve our customers business problems and create significant pull for Intel's products and solutions.• Build relationships with key account stakeholders and ecosystem partners and become a trusted technology advisor to them.• Managing multiple technical engagements from pre-sales inception through proof-of-concept and final deployment.• Knowledge sharing to the industry CSPs, ISVs, OEMs and SIs on latest Intel technology and optimization solution the can leverage in their solution. Show less

    • Massmart

      Jun 2023 - now

      As the Product Manager for Search Engine Marketing (SEM),I play a pivotal role in driving the growth and performance of our digital marketing products. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Data Analytics to define and execute the product roadmap for our SEM solutions. Provide strategic insights and technical expertise that will directly impact our ability to deliver effective search engine marketing campaigns that drive business growth for our clients.Responsibilities:Define Product Strategy: Develop a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to define the SEM product strategy and roadmap.Drive Product Development: Collaborate with Engineering and Design teams to prioritize features, manage product development cycles, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality SEM products.Optimize User Experience: Continuously improve user experience by leveraging data-driven insights, conducting user research, and implementing A/B testing strategies.Monitor Performance: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytics frameworks to monitor product performance and identify opportunities for optimization.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams to drive product adoption, gather customer feedback, and support go-to-market strategies.Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Stay informed about industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in SEM to maintain our competitive edge. Show less

      • Ecommerce Product Manager-Search Engine Marketing

        May 2024 - now
      • Ecommerce Product Manager-Merchandise

        Jun 2023 - May 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SE: Data Protection Credential 2017

      Dell EMC
      Jun 2017
    • Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      Sept 2019
    • Veritas Certified Specialist- NetBackup Administration

      Veritas Technologies LLC
    • Veeam Availability Suite v9.5. VMSP

      Veeam Software
      Apr 2019
    • Veritas VSE+:NetBackup 7.7

      Veritas Technologies LLC
      Nov 2016
    • Veeam Availability Suite v9.5 VMTSP

      Veeam Software
      Apr 2019
    • SAFe 4 Agilist Certification

      Scaled Agile, Inc.
      Apr 2019
    • Veritas VSE+:Veritas Access 7.3

      Veritas Technologies LLC
      May 2018
    • Veritas VSE+: Veritas NetBackup Appliances 3.1

      Veritas Technologies LLC
      May 2018
    • Veritas VSE+:Veritas Enterprise Vault 12

      Veritas Technologies LLC
      Jun 2017