Lehlohonolo Mofula

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Lehlohonolo Mofula is a certified Data Analyst and Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. He holds 23 industry credentials from Microsoft, Google, GitHub, and DataCamp, including the Google Advanced Data Analytics certificate and Microsoft Azure AZ-204. He specialises in Power BI dashboards, ETL pipeline development, and AI-powered solutions for businesses across South Africa.

Lehlohonolo Mofula — professional portrait — Johannesburg, Gauteng

Lehlohonolo Mofula | Data Analyst

Certified Data Analyst and Microsoft Student Ambassador, specialising in data analytics, business intelligence,and AI. Backed by 23 industry certifications, I focus on delivering practical, user-centered outcomes.

His work combines analytics, teaching, and community leadership to deliver practical solutions for business and education use cases.

  • Top credential: GitHub Foundations
  • Top credential: Azure AZ-204 Associate
  • Top credential: Power BI Data Analyst
  • Phone: 081 385 3923
  • Consultation: Available

Facts

Certifications earned, events delivered, projects completed, and skills put into practice.

23

Certifications earned

4

Speaker sessions

3

Projects

22

Technical skills applied

Resume

Academic qualifications and professional experience in data, and AI.

Summary

Lehlohonolo Mofula

Data Analyst and Microsoft Student Ambassador at North-West University. I focus on data analytics, business intelligence, and AI, bridging the gap between complex data and practical, actionable outcomes.

Education

BCom Economic Sciences with Economics and Informatics

North-West University Potchefstroom Campus

  • Major in Economics and Informatics.
  • Minor in Statistics and Mathematics.

Professional Experience

Teaching Assistant

March 2025 - December 2025

North-West University Potchefstroom Campus

  • Facilitated engaging, hands-on lab sessions for university students, providing personalised guidance and support.
  • Monitored student participation and engagement metrics to identify at-risk students early.
  • Graded assignments and provided detailed feedback, enhancing students' coding skills and adherence to best practices.
  • Monitored student participation and provided proactive support to learners needing additional guidance while identifying at-risk learners and providing targeted support that improved grades

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (Beta)

January 2024 - Present

Microsoft Africa Remote

  • Organised and hosted 14+ events and workshops promoting Microsoft Azure, Power BI, and AI technologies.
  • Mentored fellow students in cloud computing, data analytics, and certification preparation.
  • Created community content on data analytics and artificial intelligence, reaching audiences across South Africa.
  • Collaborated with ambassadors and MVPs to grow the local Microsoft tech community.

Skills

Core proficiencies across four domains: Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Data Science — each backed by certifications and project work.

Data Analytics
Power BI
BigQuery
Tableau
Synapse Real-time analytics
Python
Pandas
R
Business Intelligence
Dashboard
Reporting
extract, transform, load (ETL)
Online analytical processing (OLAP)
MongoDb
Microsoft Sql server
Azure DevOps
Data Science
C#
NumPy
PySpark
Apache Spark
SciPy
Scikit-learn
Tensorflow

Certifications

23 verified credentials from Microsoft, Google, GitHub, and DataCamp — each linked to its verification page on Credly, Coursera, or DataCamp.

23 Credentials

Portfolio

This section showcases selected project work with tools used, business context, and links to source code.

Showing 1-3 of 3 projects

Services

End-to-end data and technology services — from analysis and dashboarding to machine learning and full-stack development.

Data Analysis

I collect, clean, and transform raw data to uncover patterns, draw conclusions, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive informed decision-making. The work is designed for teams that need clear answers from messy datasets. It is useful when the goal is to turn raw tables into decisions that can be explained and repeated.

Business Intelligence

I design interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI, Tableau, and BigQuery that turn complex datasets into clear, strategic insights for daily and long-term decision-making. Each report is structured so executives and operators can use the same source of truth. The emphasis is on metrics that can be monitored, compared, and actioned.

Data Engineering

I build ETL pipelines and data architectures using SQL, PySpark, and Azure to collect, store, and prepare data at scale for analytics and machine learning. This work focuses on reliability, structure, and repeatability across the data lifecycle. It is suited to organisations that need cleaner inputs before they can trust downstream analytics.

Data Science

I apply statistical modelling, exploratory analysis, and predictive techniques using Python, Pandas, and scikit-learn to extract meaningful insights and solve complex business problems. The output is meant to be interpretable rather than opaque. That makes the work useful for stakeholders who need confidence in how a model reaches its conclusions.

Artificial Intelligence

I develop AI-powered solutions using TensorFlow and Azure AI services — from natural language processing and computer vision to intelligent automation that solves real-world problems. The goal is to create systems that reduce repetitive work and surface useful signals faster. I prioritise practical applications that can be explained to non-technical stakeholders.

Machine Learning

I train and evaluate machine learning models — regression, classification, and clustering — using scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PySpark to turn data into accurate, automated predictions. Models are selected for usefulness, not complexity alone. The work is framed around measurable outcomes such as accuracy, efficiency, and business relevance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lehlohonolo Mofula, his background, services, and portfolio.

What services does Lehlohonolo Mofula offer?

He offers data analysis, business intelligence, data engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning services.

Where is Lehlohonolo Mofula based?

He is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

What certifications does Lehlohonolo Mofula hold?

He holds 23 verified certifications from Microsoft, Google, GitHub, and DataCamp.

What tools does Lehlohonolo Mofula use for data analytics?

He uses Power BI, Tableau, BigQuery, Python, pandas, NumPy, SQL, PySpark, and Azure for analytics and reporting.

Is Lehlohonolo Mofula available for freelance projects?

Yes. The website invites collaboration, consultation, and project inquiries.

What is Lehlohonolo Mofula's educational background?

He studies BCom Economic Sciences at North-West University, with majors in Economics and Informatics.

How many certifications does Lehlohonolo Mofula have?

He has 23 verified certifications.

What is a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador?

A Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador is a student community leader who shares Microsoft technologies through events, mentoring, and learning content.

Contact

Have a project, question, or collaboration in mind? I'd love to hear from you.

Location:

Johannesburg, Gauteng