Yusuf Rawat

Professional Experience Details

Detailed Professional Experience

EQPLUS TECHNOLOGIES

Technical Lead Solutions Architect

Mar 2024 - May 2024

Key Responsibilities:
  • Designed and implemented solution architecture for government and SARB data projects
  • Developed AWS proof of concept using S3 and Redshift Cluster
  • Created comprehensive test cases for data quality and governance
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment
Key Achievements:
  • Successfully delivered AWS POC within tight deadlines
  • Improved data governance processes by 30%

ABSA BANK

Associate Vice President - Manager of Business Enablement

2020 - 2023

Key Responsibilities:
  • Built BI environment from scratch for Absa Group
  • Developed financial models for South Africa and ARO countries
  • Implemented JIRA data integration using Python
  • Managed team of 15 BI developers and analysts
Key Achievements:
  • Reduced reporting time by 40% through automation
  • Improved data accuracy by 25% through new validation processes
  • Mentored junior team members, resulting in 3 promotions

FNB Bank

Senior Qlik Developer

Dec 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 year 2 months

Key Responsibilities:
  • End-to-end Qlik solution development from requirements gathering to deployment
  • Developed complex QlikView and Qlik Sense models for FNB Secured Lending Cluster
  • Designed and implemented ETL processes for data integration from multiple sources
  • Created optimized data models using star/snowflake schemas
  • Developed reusable frontend templates and visualization components
  • Performed performance optimization of Qlik applications
  • Mentored junior developers on Qlik best practices
  • Implemented automated data validation and quality checks
  • Conducted code reviews and production troubleshooting
Key Achievements:
  • Improved data governance processes by 40% through automated validation
  • Enhanced BI service delivery with 99.9% uptime
  • Reduced report generation time by 50% through optimization
  • Implemented cost-effective BI solutions saving $200k annually
  • Delivered 15+ production-grade Qlik applications
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by 25%

KPI Management Solutions

Qlik Consultant at ABSA BANK

July 2018 - Dec 2018 · 6 months

Key Responsibilities:
  • Developed QlikView commission calculation models for Rand-Air
  • Consulted on BI solutions at ABSA Bank Towers North
  • Implemented data architecture and governance best practices

Keyrus

Senior QLIK Consultant

Mar 2018 - July 2018 · 5 months

Key Responsibilities:
  • Developed Qlik Sense POC models for SmarTime, Dunlop and MA Automotive
  • Managed QlikView financial models for smartmatta
  • Implemented data warehousing and ETL processes

Kaap Agri Bedryf Bpk

Senior QlikView Developer

Jul 2017 - Feb 2018 · 8 months

Key Responsibilities:
  • Developed stock and sales QlikView models
  • Managed Nprinting environment for organization-wide reporting
  • Implemented data visualization and modeling solutions

PSG Konsult Ltd

Senior Business Intelligence Developer

May 2016 - June 2017 · 1 year 2 months

Key Responsibilities:
  • Developed and maintained models for PSG Asset Management and Distribution
  • Implemented finance and HR analytics solutions
  • Tracked compliance against FSB BI model
  • Provided customer insights and financial product analysis

Sanlam

Data Management Analyst

Jun 2012 - May 2016 · 4 years

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provided strategic IT data center insights to Sanlam group companies
  • Collaborated with various architects on risk identification and optimization
  • Reported on capacity information across group companies
  • Implemented cost containment and business-IT alignment strategies

Zensar Technologies | Sanlam Partnership

IT Capacity and Performance Management Intern

Sep 2010 - May 2012 · 1 year 9 months

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyzed IT infrastructure services for petabyte-scale data center
  • Developed SQL solutions and performed performance testing
  • Implemented ITIL V3 best practices

Interview Stories and Examples

Leading a Complex Qlik Implementation

Successfully delivered a critical Qlik solution under tight deadlines:

  • Situation: FNB needed a new secured lending BI solution within 3 months
  • Task: Lead development of Qlik models and dashboards for multiple business units
  • Action:
    • Conducted workshops to gather requirements from stakeholders
    • Designed optimized data models and ETL processes
    • Developed reusable visualization templates
    • Implemented automated testing and validation
  • Result: Delivered solution 2 weeks early, improved reporting efficiency by 60%

Solving Performance Issues

Optimized a slow-performing Qlik application:

  • Problem: Dashboard loading times exceeding 5 minutes
  • Analysis: Identified inefficient data model and unoptimized expressions
  • Solution:
    • Restructured data model using star schema
    • Optimized set analysis and calculated fields
    • Implemented incremental data loading
  • Impact: Reduced load times to under 30 seconds, improved user satisfaction

Collaborating Across Teams

Delivered a cross-departmental BI solution:

  • Team Composition: 5 Qlik developers, 3 data engineers, 2 business analysts
  • Challenge: Aligning requirements from multiple business units
  • Contribution:
    • Facilitated requirements gathering sessions
    • Developed core data model and visualization framework
    • Coordinated testing and deployment
  • Outcome: Delivered unified solution meeting all business needs, reduced duplicate reporting

Detailed Job Descriptions

Technical Lead Solutions Architect

Led the design and implementation of complex data solutions:

  • Architecture Design:
    • Designed scalable AWS-based data architecture using S3, Redshift, and Lambda
    • Created data pipelines for government and financial sector projects
    • Implemented security and compliance controls for sensitive data
  • Technical Leadership:
    • Mentored team of 5 developers on modern data engineering practices
    • Established coding standards and best practices
    • Conducted technical reviews and architecture assessments
  • Project Management:
    • Managed end-to-end delivery of data solutions
    • Implemented Agile methodologies with 2-week sprints
    • Coordinated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Innovation:
    • Introduced automated testing frameworks for data pipelines
    • Developed reusable architecture patterns
    • Implemented CI/CD pipelines for data projects

Associate Vice President - Manager of Business Enablement

Transformed Absa's BI capabilities and operations:

  • Strategic Planning:
    • Developed 3-year BI roadmap aligned with business objectives
    • Implemented data governance framework across 15 business units
    • Designed metrics and KPIs for measuring BI effectiveness
  • Team Leadership:
    • Built and managed high-performing team of 15 BI professionals
    • Implemented career development programs
    • Fostered culture of innovation and continuous improvement
  • Process Improvement:
    • Automated 40+ manual reporting processes
    • Reduced report generation time by 60%
    • Implemented self-service BI capabilities
  • Stakeholder Management:
    • Partnered with C-level executives on data-driven initiatives
    • Presented to board on BI strategy and progress
    • Collaborated across 10+ departments to align BI solutions