FC De Vos (FIA, FASSA)

Experience

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  Alexander Forbes

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2008

  Actuarial Analyst

  During my tenure as an actuarial analyst in the pensions division at Alexander Forbes, I contributed to a variety of key actuarial tasks, including the calculation of investment returns, bulking allocation calculations, and individual member calculations. My role also involved conducting statutory valuations, developing predictive models, and performing mortality investigations, all of which played a critical part in supporting the division's actuarial functions.

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  Deloitte South Africa

  Dec 2008 - Jun 2014

  Senior Manager - Strategy Analytics

  At Deloitte, I successfully managed multiple projects concurrently, consistently delivering them within budget while enhancing profitability by 20% on existing product offerings. I played a pivotal role in career path planning and management, guiding and mentoring individuals towards accelerated career advancement. My focus on transforming service offerings into profitable products significantly contributed to the firm’s bottom line. My project portfolio included a diverse range of high-impact initiatives, such as scenario modeling for strategy formulation, customer segmentation, customer value management, strategic workforce planning, financial modeling and reviews, customer experience analysis, churn prediction, customer lifetime value, and behavioral prediction. Notably, I also led financial modeling efforts for the Department of Energy's IPP strategy for renewable energy, as well as projects involving reserving, claims prediction, medical scheme pricing, and regulatory pricing. Show less

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  Business Science Corporation

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2016

  Business Portfolio Manager

  As the Business Portfolio Manager at Business Science Corporation, I led the Analytics function and played a key role in developing, launching, selling, and implementing two innovative products: Risk-Return Capital Optimisation and Performance Diagnostics. I successfully project managed the start-up phases for two companies, including the creation of an innovation platform and a specialized invoice factoring business. My efforts in standardising service offerings for the consulting division helped drive new business growth. Additionally, I developed the strategy and structure for the analytics team, and my work was recognised with a win at the Barclays Global Data Hackathon. Show less

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  Medimart GmbH

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2016

  Non Executive Director

  As a Non-Executive Director at Medimart, a leading importer and supplier of medical goods in the South African market, I played a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction. Over my two-year tenure, I contributed to the formulation of effective strategies, enhanced financial planning processes, and drove performance improvement initiatives. Additionally, I provided key insights into risk management, helping to secure the company’s long-term growth

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  Standard Bank South Africa

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

  Head: Big Data and New Technology

  As the Head of Big Data and New Technology in the Customer Insights and Analytics space at Standard Bank, I spearheaded the optimization of campaign recommendations through a cutting-edge recommendation engine, generating over ZAR 200 million in annual revenue. My role also involved developing innovative solutions, including customer segmentation using Self Organising Map Systems, voice-to-text analysis on call center data to enhance sales, customer experience, and compliance, and building various propensity models in customer value management. Additionally, I led the Campaign Analytics team and was recognized with the prestigious Personal and Business Banking Mark of Excellence award for my contributions. Show less

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  Analytix Engine

  May 2018 - Aug 2024

  CEO (ZA)

  As CEO of Analytix Engine, a data science and credit consulting firm, I led the growth from a two-person startup in 2018 to a team of nearly 30 professionals, serving major banks, insurance, and telecommunications companies across South Africa and internationally. I spearheaded the development of four revenue-generating software products, including customer segmentation and recommendation engines, and established comprehensive group functions such as Marketing, HR, Finance, and Operations to support our expanding operations. My tenure was marked by significant achievements in product development, organisational growth, and international business development. At the firm, I wore three hats: South African CEO, Director of Data Science and Shareholder. Show less