KOKO MONTJANE

ABOUT ME

Koko Montjane is an aspiring Artificial Intelligence specialist with experience in econometrics, statistics, and process automation. With a background in Financial services and Telecommunications, I have a strong understanding of how to build AI-driven solutions that maximize efficiency and accuracy. I am currently doing a Masters in Artificial Intelligence, and am eager to use my skills to develop products and services that make a real difference.

Since I began my professional journey I’ve been blessed to have had the opportunity to collaborate on some exciting solo and collaborative projects. I take pride in all that I do and in the long-term relationships I’ve fostered in the process. Explore my portfolio, and feel free to get in touch with any questions or ideas.

PAST EXPERIENCE

March 2023 - Present

Developing HR analytics using Power-Bi, Power Automate, etc.
Process Automation using SQL, Python and Artificial Intelligence

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE POSTGRADUATE INTERN - OPENSERVE

Use Python, JIRA and PowerBi to automate daily Key Performance statistics reports for Client Services.
Utilize SQL, Python and advanced excel rules to track Alpha adoption and usage tracking and compile reports.
Provide Alpha support for advisors and direct client, using online platforms such as Team Viewer and MS Teams

February 2021 - February 2023

ALPHA SPECIALIST - PSG WEALTH

January 2020 - February 2021

Execution of instructions on the JSE Broker Dealing Accounting System (BDA) when dealing with Deposits, Journals and Ad hoc journals. Processing of management Fees on an ad hoc basis. Accurate allocation of client's deposits and timeously querying unallocated ones with advisers and/or FNB.
Preparing Bank reconciliations and Non resident Payments
Accurate allocation of client's deposits and timeously querying unallocated ones with advisers and/or FNB

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR - PSG WEALTH

GRADUATE - PSG WEALTH

January 2019 - December 2019

Execution of instructions on the JSE Broker Dealing Accounting System (BDA) when dealing with Deposits, Journals and Ad hoc journals
Prepare adviser fees and daily metrics calculations.
Working on automation projects to practice my software skills

Economic Indicators
Philosophy of Economics
Mathematics for Extended Bcom (MAEB)

TUTOR - UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

January 2017 - December 2018

PARTICIPANT IN THE 2017 NAVIGATE PROGRAM - INVESTEC

June 2017 - June 2017

Participate in a set of simulated activities with a group of fellow graduates to enhance entrepreneurial thinking.

Handle the deck.
Talk to our peers about 'growing pains' and the challenges that teenagers experience and try to advice them as per the scope of the show.

PRESENTER (BOOM TALK) - GL FM RADIO STATION

January 2013 - December 2013

Grow Your Vision

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Learning and Living

January 2022- November 2023

M(ENG) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, UJ

A full course on Machine learning, Natural language processing, Statistics and big data analytics, Artificial intelligence, etc.
This also includes an extensive research project to substantiate the course content.

January 2018 - December 2018

BCOM(HONS) ECONOMETRICS, UJ

An in depth course on economic forecast models and tools.
Full extensive learning practicals in AR, ARMA and MA(p,q) models, etc.

January 2015 - December 2018

BCOM ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS, UJ

A full course on macro economics, quantitative analysis, Statistics, Econometrics, etc

January 2019 - December 2019

INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR DATASCIENCE, UDEMY

Introductory course to Python
from basic database structures to manipulation of data (excel spreadsheets, etc) the application of Dictionaries, etc.

October 2016 - October 2016

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CASE CHALLENGE, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

The UConn International Business Case Challenge brings teams of four undergraduate students from around the world to compete in analyzing and presenting an international business case to judges. The UConn IB Case Challenge offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain exposure to international business issues as well as to meet business students from around the globe