Benedict T. Dlamini

Data Scientist | Python Enthusiast | Aspiring Baker

Benedict Dlamini is a seasoned Data Scientist at Old Mutual Zimbabwe, with over 6 years of experience in the financial services industry. His expertise spans across banking, insurance, investments, and microfinance sectors, where he’s been transforming complex data into actionable insights and user-friendly applications.

🏆 Achievements: - Top 3 finalist in Old Mutual Africa Regions Hackathon for Machine Learning on AWS

🐍 Python is his go-to language, and he’s adept at deploying models across various platforms: - Developed a Universal Customer Data Platform using Flask - Created a real-time analytics application adopted by multiple companies in Southern Africa - Implemented machine learning models for cross-selling and customer retention, achieving over 60% conversion rates

📚 Education: - MSc. Big Data and Analytics - Chinhoyi University of Technology - BCom. Actuarial Science - National University of Science and Technology

When not crunching numbers or coding, Benedict is on a perpetual quest to master the art of cake baking. Despite his wife’s patient tutelage, he’s still more adept at debugging code than creating the perfect sponge. Whether this is due to his slow learning or her inexperienced teaching remains a delicious mystery!

Benedict believes in the power of accessible technology and is excited to share his insights on navigating the landscape of data science model deployment at PyConZim. His unique blend of technical expertise and real-world experience makes him well-equipped to guide others through the intricacies of model deployment across various interfaces.

Connect with Benedict: - Email: thabisaben@gmail.com - LinkedIn - GitHub