Lehlohonolo Saohatse
Data & Analytics Graduate - Data Engineering & Machine Learning
I build data-driven solutions that turn raw data into reliable pipelines, analytical insight and machine learning applications. My background combines computer science, electronics and data science, with practical experience across R, Python, SQL, PowerBI, data engineering, analytics, machine learning and software development.
Johannesburg, South AfricaOpen to Graduate & Junior Opportunities
CORE STACK
About
I am a Computer Science and Electronics graduate from North-West University, currently pursuing a BSc Honours in Information Technology specialising in Data Science at Eduvos. My technical interests sit at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, machine learning and software engineering. I enjoy building systems that move from raw data through processing and modelling to useful business or analytical outputs.
Computer Science + Electronics Foundation
Software engineering, databases, artificial intelligence, data structures and algorithms, computer networks, operating systems, electronics, signals and systems, microcontroller systems, Linear Algebra, Multivarible Calculus.
Data Science Specialisation
Big Data Analytics, Data Mining and Data Administration, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Research Methodologies, Service-Oriented and Microservices Architectures.
In the PwC's Jump Start Your Career Programme (PwC SATIC) - technology/AI certifications, mentorship from industry experts, and a bursary supporting Honours study.
HOW I WORK
WHAT I BRING
Projects
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Technical Projects & Leadership
Academic & Professional Highlights
- 1st Place - Blood Bank Management System: university software project achieving a 95% final grade.
- Software Testing Competition Winner: North-West University LMS end-user software testing competition.
- BSc Computer Science & Electronics - North-West University · 2025.
- Honours Data Science - Eduvos · 2026–Present.
Skills
Education
BSc Honours in Information Technology - Data Science
Eduvos · NQF 8 · 2026 – Present
BSc Computer Science & Electronics
North-West University · NQF 7 · 2022 – 2025
CURRENT RESEARCH
Machine Learning, Deep Learning & Hybrid Time Series Forecasting for Banking Stocks
Evaluating traditional statistical, machine learning, deep learning and hybrid forecasting approaches for banking stocks in an emerging market.
Evaluation: MAE · RMSE · Directional Accuracy - Data: South African banking equities (FirstRand Bank, ABSA, Capitec Bank, Nedbank, Standard Bank), Time-Series Financial Data.
Certifications
Looking for a graduate or junior data professional?
I am currently open to graduate and junior opportunities in data, analytics, data engineering, machine learning and related technology roles in South Africa. Let's discuss how I can contribute across data engineering, analytics, machine learning and software development.