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Godlief Bashele

CEO

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa10 yrs 5 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Leader in top 3 Big Data Analytics companies in Africa.
  • Expert in AI strategy and execution.
  • Proven track record in driving business growth through data.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and Solutions Architecture expert in SaaS and Logistics industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Solution ArchitectureStrategic LeadershipData ScienceBusiness AnalyticsProcess ImprovementData AnalysisBusiness AnalysisData ManagementReporting SolutionsFinancial AdvisoryFinancial ManagementOperational Efficiency

Other Skills

Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentLeadershipContinuous Improvement CultureWritten CommunicationAnalytical SolutionsBusiness StrategyMicrosoft ExcelGenerative AI Strategy DesignAI Execution & ScalingBuilding AI-Ready OrganizationsAI Governance, Risk & EthicsAI Strategy & Competitive AdvantageBuilding & Scaling AI CapabilitiesGenerative AI Application

About

A curious problem solver and seasoned software solutions architect. Innovative data scientist and leader of a rated top 3 Big Data Analytics companies in Africa. Passionate about driving business through unlocking the power of data - transformer of insights into impact! The man with they keys 🔑

Experience

10 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Dipalo data science

2 roles

Chief Solutions Architect

Promoted

Jul 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Remote

  • 1. Strategic Leadership – Define the enterprise-wide architecture vision, aligning IT roadmaps with business strategy and transformation initiatives.
  • 2. Architecture Governance – Establish standards, frameworks, and best practices for all solution designs across the organization.
  • 3. Technology Innovation – Evaluate and introduces emerging technologies (cloud, AI, IoT, automation) to create competitive advantage.
  • 4. Solution Oversight – Provide end-to-end architectural guidance for major programs, ensuring scalability, interoperability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
  • 5. Executive Collaboration – Partner with C-level leaders, business stakeholders, and technical teams to influence technology investment decisions.
  • 6. Risk & Cost Management – Balance speed, budget, and risk while ensuring sustainable solutions that reduce technical debt.
  • 7. Leadership & Mentorship – Build and mentor a strong team of solution and enterprise architects, fostering knowledge sharing and innovation.
  • Impact of the Role
  • Business Impact: Ensure IT solutions accelerate growth, efficiency, and digital transformation.
  • Technology Impact: Create a cohesive, future-ready technology ecosystem across the enterprise.
  • Financial Impact: Maximise ROI on technology investments and avoids costly misaligned projects.
  • Cultural Impact: Position architecture as a strategic enabler, not just a technical function.
Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentSolution ArchitectureStrategic Leadership

Principal Data Scientist & Solutions Architect

Aug 2020 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs · Remote

  • Power BI and KPI specialist for DDS global.
  • Business analytics targeted at discovering solutions to experienced issues within an organisation.
  • Development of AI (Artificial Intelligence) models to uncover hidden information in data or mimic possible future outcomes and scenarios.
  • Automation of company processes to maximise efficiency and eliminate human error - procedure bots.
  • Strategic short and long-term planning.
  • Data Management - mining, entry, quality control, warehousing, analysis and reporting.
  • Development of business growth solutions based on existing data.
LeadershipBusiness AnalysisData ScienceBusiness Analytics

Inhance supply chain solutions

2 roles

Continuous Improvement Lead

Feb 2025 – Aug 2025 · 6 mos · Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Play a key role in driving efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence within an organization - particularly for the SPAR project. Primary responsibility is to identify areas for improvement and lead initiatives that enhance processes, reduce waste, and increase value delivery.
  • 1. Analyze and Identify Improvement Opportunities
  • Conduct data analysis to identify performance gaps or inefficiencies.
  • Monitor live operational data (e.g., delivery times, fulfillment accuracy, driver utilization).
  • Identify inefficiencies in last-mile delivery, micro-fulfillment, or dynamic dispatching.
  • Use data analysis and dashboards to uncover trends and pain points (e.g., failed deliveries, idle time).
  • Benchmark internal processes against industry standards or best practices.
  • 2. Lead Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Spearhead rapid, iterative improvement projects focused on speed, reliability, and scalability.
  • Optimize algorithms, reduce idle fleet time, and streamline customer handoff processes.
  • Develop and track project plans, goals, and KPIs.
  • Ensure initiatives align with business goals and strategies.
  • 3. Collaborate Across Teams
  • Partner with operations, product, engineering, finance and data science teams to fine-tune our platforms.
  • Suggest improvements to routing algorithms, ETAs, driver app UX, and order batching logic.
  • Support feature rollouts and gather feedback from frontline drivers and operations staff.
  • Coach and support staff in identifying and implementing improvements.
  • 4. Monitor Progress and Results
  • Establish metrics to evaluate success (cost savings, lead time reduction, etc.).
  • Report outcomes to executives and recommend next steps.
  • Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for ops and tech teams.
  • 5. Promote a Culture of Continuous Improvement
  • Champion lean thinking and problem-solving mindset across the project.
  • Identify where automation (e.g., smart batching, predictive routing) can replace manual interventions.
Continuous Improvement CultureData ScienceProcess ImprovementData Analysis

Software Solutions Architect

May 2023 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Collaborate with customer and internal stakeholders to determine functional and nonfunctional requirements for supply chain software projects.
  • Perform analysis to identify business problems & recommend software or solutions to help solve
  • needs.
  • Leading brainstorming sessions to develop potential solutions for business needs or problems.
  • Identify opportunities for business process improvements.
  • Identify areas where IT can support business needs and goals.
  • Work with business units to develop IT strategies and to improve current IT implementations.
  • Work with product and delivery teams to develop scalable solutions and products.
  • Communicate and consult with clients and internal stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions.
  • Screen mock-ups
  • Context Diagrams
  • User Journeys
  • Process Mapping
  • Business Requirements Documentation
  • Functional Software Specification
  • XML integration mapping
  • Managing workload with tight timelines to ensure that deployments are made with confidence & on time.
  • Planning & Creating Development Tasks on Click-up / Dev Ops Tools.
  • Logging Bugs for items tested with accurate descriptions of expected and actual results.
  • Create test data for planned test cases & scenarios.
  • Unit testing of new functionality for internal and external systems including enhancements to integrations.
  • End to End testing of solutions across internal or client software and solutions including order placement, picking, dispatch, on demand transport scheduling, driver execution, reports, dashboards, inbound and outbound integration.
  • Monitoring of stability on test environments.
  • Validation of test cases, calculations and logic using MySQL & MS SQL databases.
  • Validation of mappings to target database
Written CommunicationAnalytical SolutionsSolution ArchitectureBusiness Analysis

Db schenker

Solutions Support

Aug 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

  • Power BI and KPI specialist for Schenker South Africa. Develop reporting solutions for all imports and exports.
  • A to Z solution design for all ZA tenders.
  • Provide visible support in resolving client concerns and challenges through facilitating business solutions.
  • Oversee, manage and recommend improvements regarding any data issues - maintenance and enhancement of data processes.
  • Development and distribution of internal reporting.
  • Setting up BRS (Business Requirement Specification) for client specific reporting.
  • Drive continuous development and enhancement of reporting and and system advancement.
  • Data screening and overseeing data continuity of processes.
  • Developing pipelines to collate data from different sources.
  • Data steward - overlooking and managing the Oracle based CRM Sales Cloud.
Business AnalysisBusiness StrategyData ManagementReporting Solutions

Ness consulting

Portfolio Manager

Aug 2018 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Furnish financial advice and intermediary services. Data mining, collection, extensive & comprehensive analysis, interpretation & rectification (coming up with mathematical formulae to solve an array of data related queries).
  • Drawing meaningful results from data to develop new strategies and give insight into the business. Statistical model development.
  • Providing detailed reports for underwriters. Preparing payment requisitions for the underwriter, creating monthly client schedules and invoices. Client liaising (including management of relationships, resolving queries & maintaining/improving satisfaction).
  • Working in a team setup to brainstorm ideas. Providing assistance regarding FSCA regulations & standards.
  • Claims assessment.
  • Performing scheme analyses and claims experience/ratio.
  • Assisting with developing systems to improve operational efficiency.
Microsoft ExcelAnalytical SolutionsData AnalysisFinancial Advisory

Lerato-lesego transport services

Chief Financial Officer

Nov 2014 – May 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos · 6923 Tsamaya Drive, Mamelodi

  • Lerato-Lesego is a transport service based in Mamelodi. We are affiliated with the Mamelodi Amalgamated Taxi Association.
  • We have five 22 seater & four 14 seater transport vehicles.
  • We also have special transport for hire. One of our main clients is Woolworths.
  • Handling and management of all financial aspects of the organisation.
Microsoft ExcelLeadershipFinancial ManagementOperational Efficiency

Education

Harvard Business School

Executive Certificate — Generative AI Strategy & Execution

Aug 2025 – Sep 2025

Harvard Business School

Executive Certificate — Competing in the Age of AI

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

Harvard Business School

Executive Certificate — Driving Digital & AI Strategy

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Harvard Business School Online

Business Analytics — International Business

Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

Moonstone Business School of Excellence

RE1 Regulatory Exam: FSPs & Key individuals in all categories

Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

Moonstone Business School of Excellence

RE5 Regulatory Exam: Representatives of all categories of FSP’s — Insurance

Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

Bachelor of Science - BS — Mathematics and Statistics

Jan 2013 – Jan 2016

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