This curriculum vitae summarizes Pretesh Gungaram's career and qualifications. He has over 15 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data warehousing, and information technology. He holds a B-Tech in Information Technology from Technikon Witwatersrand and has worked in roles at Nedbank, ABSA, KPMG, and other organizations developing data warehouses, performing ETL, and conducting analytics. He has strong skills in SQL, databases, data modeling, and project management.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
PRETESH GUNGARAM
74 Flamingo Street, Extension 1, Lenasia, 1827
Postal Address is the same as above.
Cell: 079 494 5288
Tel: (011) 854 8399
ID No: 8011055168081
E-mail: preteshg@gmail.com
Drivers License: Code 8
Career Objective:
To acquire a position that would utilize my analytical, technical and communication skills
gained through my work-life experience and studies conducted. I would be interested to work
for an organisation that enables me to apply the business and technical knowledge that I have
to offer in order to meet the organisations goals. I align and adapt myself to the organisations
strategic objectives so that the organisation would be able to achieve their optimal/desired
results more efficiently. I tend to live by a policy of leading by example whilst maintaining
integrity in every action that I take. I ensure that open and fair two- way communication is in
place when working with other individuals as all ideas need to be voiced and evaluated before
a concrete decision can be made. It is very important that my values are aligned to that of the
organisation that I intend working for as that would make it beneficial for both the organisation
and me.
Education:
Technikon Witwatersrand (2003- 2004)
Achieved a B-tech in Information Technology
Subjects:
§ Functional Management/ Information and Technology Management4
§ Business Analyses 4
§ Research Methodology 4
§ Advanced Information and Technology Management 4
§ Strategic Information Systems 4
§ Software Engineering 4
§ Project Management 4
§ Human Computer Interface 4
§ Information Security 4
§ Networks 4
Technikon Witwatersrand (2000 - 2002)
Achieved a Diploma in Information Technology
Subjects:
§ Information Systems 1, 2, 3
§ Support Services 2, 3
§ Accounting Skills 1
§ Development Software 1
§ Information and Technology Skills 1
§ System Software 1
§ Communication Networks 2
§ Internet Programming 2
§ Graphical User Interface 2
§ Web Development 2
Lenasia Secondary School (1994 – 1998)
Highest Standard Passed: Grade 12 (Matric Exemption)
Subjects:
§ English (First Language) HG
§ Afrikaans (Second Language) HG

2. § Mathematics SG
§ Physical Science HG
§ Biology HG
§ Geography HG
Skills Developed From Tertiary Education:
§ Project management skills
§ Project planning, Scheduling and Risk analyses
§ Business Management skills
§ Knowledge Management skills
§ Information systems skills
§ Web design and GUI’s
§ Interface designing for human interaction
§ Asp (VB-scripting)
§ C programming
§ Java programming (Applets)
§ Internet commerce and E-commerce
§ Networking skills – TCP/IP
§ Oracle SQL and Database design and development
§ Customer Relationship Management skills
§ Helpdesk skills and A+
§ Pastel Accounting
§ Adobe Photoshop
§ Interpersonal skills
§ Report writing skills
§ Familiarity with general office duties
§ Windows 2000,Windows XP
§ MS Word, Access, Excel, MS PowerPoint, FrontPage
Employment:
§ Nedbank (Jan 2015 --)
Permanent – BI Data Analyst (SAP BW/BI)
Tasks and Responsibilities:
§ Engagement with various stakeholders to discuss requirements and
processes involved for SDLC build.
§ Review Functional Specifications (FSS and TSS) for Report
Development from SAP BW Environment.
§ SAP BW Analysis of Data and ETL Development
§ SAP BI Report Development and Enhancements
§ SAP Business Objects Development (Webi / Crystal/ Analysis for
Office)
§ Business Explorer Query Development and maintenance (Bex)
§ SAP BW Monitoring of Process Chains
§ Maintain the Legacy Data Warehouse Environment for Group
Finance (SSIS and MS SQL Server Management and Support).
§ FPL Programme (Leadership Skills Programme – EQ,
Communication, Strategy, Strengths Workshop, Presentation skills,
Diversity etc.)
§ Nedbank (Mar 2009 – Dec 2014)
Permanent – Data Warehouse Analyst
Tasks and Responsibilities:
§ Assist with compiling Reporting User Requirements and creating a
specification whereby we will use it to develop the data structures for
the Data Warehouse.
§ Document and sign-off on Business Process Documents

3.  Review Business Requirements Specifications Documents and
conduct Impact Analyses.
 System Analyses Principles of how data gets populated from end
users (front-end) to the (back-end) Database.
 Compiling Data Mapping documentation to show the flow of
information.
 Attending Change Control meetings and conducting impact analyses
on DWH side so that we can align to source systems changes.
 Creation of Data Dictionaries for source systems to be pulled through
to the Datawarehouse.
 Modelling of the data sources in Visio by creating ERD diagrams of
the source system.
 Designing and Creating Dimensional Models (Logical and Physical)
from the ERD diagrams for the Data Marts Design and Development.
 Ralph Kimball Star-Schema Methodology implemented.
 Designing ETL Processes for importing the data from source systems
to the Data Warehouse Structure.
 ETL Development for DataMarts done in Microsoft SQL Server 2005
and Microsoft SQL Server 2008R2.
 SSIS Packages created in Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services
2005 and 2008R2.
 Utilization of LogiXML ETL tool - to run ETL processes that we have
setup originally.
 Loading the Data Warehouse on a Monthly basis for production
reports to be updated. We make use of SQL Server Agent –Job
Activity Manager to keep track of jobs that load the Data Warehouse.
 Converting Data Processes that are used currently in Excel and
Microsoft Access to SQL for MIS Analyst to work more efficiently.
 Assisting MIS/BI Analysts with Report Development and Scripting
Also assistance provided with data reconciliation scripts so that the
reports can balance back to the Data Warehouse.
 Resolving any technical issues or challenges that the business faces
with regards to the IT infrastructure as we are the owners of the
environment.
 Managing the Server Environment and also ensuring that user
access is granted accordingly.
 Reviewing System Performance and Statistics so that we may
optimise business efficiency.
 KID (Feb 2009 – Mar 2009)
Permanent – BI Consultant
Tasks and Responsibilities:
 Oracle Warehouse Development on the 11g Platform for the client.
 System and Integration Testing conducted
Reason for leaving was a Permanent Position came up at Nedbank.
 ABSA (Jan 2008 – Jan 2009)
Permanent – Systems Analyst (Data Warehouse)
Tasks and Responsibilities:
 Capacity to develop a clear understanding of business needs and
incorporate these needs into a technical solution
 Good business knowledge – ability to interact with business and
gather requirements.
 Designing solutions after business requirements are on hand and an
impact analysis has been completed.
 Ability to convert a functional specification (Business Requirements
Document) into a technical specification for the developers.

4.  Compile a test case and ensure that the results developed are what
are required by business.
 Documents must be updated and stored in CVS repository.
 Good knowledge of data warehouse table structures and data mart
design techniques.
 Good Knowledge of Relational Database Modelling techniques and
Dimensions and Facts.
 Make use of IBM Banking Data Warehouse Model, this is based on
concepts and is specifically designed for banks.
 Utilization of the Erwin modelling tool for Entity Relationship
Diagrams.
 Use Oracle Warehouse Builder 3i and 10G – Tracing the flow of data
for impact analysis.
 Oracle Forms – to create a job to kick off the loads for the tables.
MS Office suite to do documentation and specifications.
 Toad – SQL queries to view data integrity issues and loads.
 I have to be Pro-active and able to assume significant responsibilities
within my team.
 Team player – assist others in my team with data flows and analysis
of data structures.
 ABSA (May 2006 – Dec 2007)
Permanent – Oracle Data Acquisition Developer
Tasks and Responsibilities:
 ETL Development.
 Data Warehouse Development.
 Develop using Oracle Warehouse Builder 10g and 3i
 Make use of SQL and PL/SQL programming.
 Development on Oracle 9i Database.
 Development on 10G RAC Databases.
 Use TOAD and SQLPLUS as tools to work on the Databases.
 Worked with Oracle Forms (Job and Mapping Forms)
 Pure Extract to generate COBOL programs.
 Basic Mainframe skills to run JCL’s.
 ABSA (July 2004 – May 2006)
Permanent – UNIX (AIX) Systems Programmer / Administrator
Tasks and Responsibilities:
 IBM - AIX (Systems Implementation and Administration)
 IBM - AIX (Problem Determination)
 IBM - AIX (Performance Management for allocated servers)
 Continuity Planning for AIX Systems
 Kornshell Systems Programming Scripts
 Project Management skills utilized
 Networking Knowledge utilized
 Configuration of software and O/S
 Backup and Recovery Procedures
 Disaster Recovery Procedures
 Ensure Security policy’s are in place
 Documentation of procedures
 KPMG (June 2003, December 2003, January 2004, April 2004, May 2004)
Temp Work – Computer Auditor
Tasks and Responsibilities:
 Assisted KPMG in multiple Microsoft Software Reviews
 Software Auditing

5. § Technikon Witwatersrand (01 February 2003- 30 September 2003)
Temp Work – Internet Lab Administrator
Tasks and Responsibilities:
§ Student and Network Operator Position
§ System Handling and Performance
§ Network administration tasks
§ Helping students in Microsoft and other software packages
§ Students Unlimited (January 2001 -- 2002)
Part-Time – Promotional Work
Tasks and Responsibilities:
§ Conducting promotions
§ Marketing research
§ Stocktaking for Nike
§ Sage Life Limited (November 1997 – January 1998) (November 1998 –
December 1998)
Temp Work – Creditors Clerk
Tasks and Responsibilities:
§ Credit Control
§ Data Capturing
§ Banking
Courses Completed Successfully:
§ Systems Analysis and Design – Radical Training (2014)
§ Business Management and Leadership Excellence (2013)
§ Agile Data Warehouse Design course (2012)
§ Dynamic Personal Leadership (2012)
§ Developing High Performance Teams (2012)
§ Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server (2010)
§ Logi Studio, ETL and Ad-Hoc (2009)
§ NCC Systems Design (2008)
§ Aix System Administration 3 – Performance Monitoring (2005)
§ Continuity Planning – DRP procedures (2005)
§ Aix System Administration 2 – Problem determination (2005)
§ Aix System Administration 1 – Implementation (2004)
§ Pastel Accounting (2000)
§ A+ course completed (1999)
Interests and Community Services:
§ 94.7 Cycle Challenge and Nedbank Dreamriders Contributions
(2013, 2014)
§ Won LYM soccer tournament (2004)
§ South African National Tuberculosis Association (1998)
§ Tiba fun run official(1998–1997)
§ Outstanding soccer player (1997, 1996)
§ Volleyball and soccer team captain(1997)
§ Lenasia High Schools’-soccer U17 winners (1997)
§ Operation Winter Warm collection (1996)
§ Silver medallist for cricket (1995)

6. References:
Nedbank:
§ Serena Karam
Head: Data Management & Analytics:
Nedbank - Group Finance (Group Business Services)
Tel (011)295-8363 / 084 696 7640
§ Rhandesh Sookdeo
Senior Manager: GSSC DATA ANALYTICS
Nedbank - Group Finance (Group Business Services)
Tel (011)294-1733 / 082 678 0687
§ Thato Kubelo
BI Development Manager
Nedbank - Group Finance (Group Business Services)
Tel (011)295-8363 / 073 306 2687
Absa:
§ Amanda Swart
System Analyst Team Lead
ABSA - Group Information Services
083 652 2694
§ Steve Kohler
System Analyst Manager
ABSA - Group Information Services
082 491 0944
§ Marlene Raats
IM Development Manager
ABSA - Group Information Services
082 552 0436
§ Santa Venter
Midrange General Manager (AIX)
ABSA – Group Information Technology
(011)350-6862
§ Zane Kariem
Midrange General Manager
ABSA
(011)350-5167
KPMG:
§ Nadine Rosenburg
Review Consultant in Forensic Auditing Department
KPMG
(083)296-3112
Wits Technikon:
§ Grant
Information Systems Department
Technikon Witwatersrand

7. (011) 406-2647
(082) 827-8160
Other Organisations:
§ Maggie Areias
Owner
Students’ Unlimited, North Riding
(011) 462-1236
§ Fhiroza Nana
Manager in Accounting Department
Sage Life Limited, Head Office – Johannesburg
(011) 377-5000 / (011) 377-5211