As the founder and lead editor of African Safari Mag, I've combined my passion for the African continent with my dedication to authentic storytelling. I conceptualized and cultivated a digital platform that transcends traditional boundaries, connecting readers worldwide with the raw beauty, complex cultures, and unparalleled experiences that Africa offers.In my editorial capacity, I curate a diverse range of content, ensuring that every piece resonates with our global audience's aspirations and curiosity. My focus remains on showcasing the nuances of Africa, from its awe-inspiring landscapes to its rich wildlife and traditions, all while fostering a space for dialogue, education, and sustainable tourism advocacy.Beyond content creation, I'm committed to forging strategic partnerships with safari operators, travel agencies, and conservationists. This collaborative spirit amplifies our shared mission: promoting responsible travel and weaving a narrative that's both enlightening and deeply respectful of Africa's heritage.Join me in celebrating Africa's tales, advocating for its preservation, and exploring the vast opportunities for collaboration in this ever-evolving digital age.

New Business DevelopmentDigital Marketing StrategySocial Media Marketing StrategyContent Creation (Video/ Images/ Copy)Director

Business Unit Leader (Profitability & Provisioning)-Optimisation of Loan Portfolio Profitability-Decision Based Optimization-Income Proxy Models

- Presenting Credit Risk Provisions to the Executive credit committee, including the CEO, COO, CFO- Bad Debt Provision Model for Finance. Specialising in markov chain cash flow prediction models.- Calculating PD (probability of default) as well as expected loss percentages- Portfolio Analysis. Finding trends and patterns in different loan portfolios and reporting to the Executive credit Committee. - Analysing bureau data, for the use of stress testing.- Credit Risk MI and Reporting- Credit scorecard building- Model Building- Statistical Analysis- Credit Risk Decision Support

Senior RiskAnalyst-Basel 2-Solvency 2-ALM (asset liability management)-Credit Risk-Market Risk-Operational Risk

-Define data elements required for internal capital model calculation of SCR (Solvency Capital Requirement), Economic Capital, Operational Risk, And Credit & Counterparty investment risk. -Assess Data Quality in terms of completeness, accuracy and appropriateness-Design Data Controls for Actuarial tools-Model Data flows and paths through the entire life cycle across multipiple business units, including Skandia, Bermuda, London and South Africa

- Pricing of Foreign Exchange Derivatives and Fixed Income Securities.- Calculation of Daily Mark-to-market Profit and Loss on FX portfolios- Create Risk management tools on Fixed Income security portfolios such as PV01, and shifts in yield curves. -Configuration of FX and FI Products on Calypso Trading System.-Create Front-to-Back Office UAT test packs for new Calypso implementation in Botswana.-Dealing with Ad hoc Calypso Issues, such as incorrect pricing and implementing new business rules.-Creating Business Requirement and Technical Specifications.-Configuring various product workflows in Calypso

Valuation of Derivatives, Asset Pricing, Front, Middle and Back Office Calypso Consulting and Implementation

Calypso Upgrade (Equities): When Rand Merchant Bank did their major upgrade of Calypso across the entire bank, I was involved with the Equities team. My Duties where to perform:-Validation of the pricing of equities-Create Front to Back Office test cases for Equities-Preform Ad hoc testing on the system Calypso Implementation (FX)- Configure risk measures in Calypso for FX. - Configure Trader Workstation- Configuring FX funding in Calypso.- Create Technical specifications, and Business Requirement specifications

Map the roles and responsibilities within an Investment bank to best practice segmentation of duties on Calypso Trading system then assigning correct access permissions to groups, and detailing what profile of person should be in there to maintain day to business and optimal governance within the organisation. This included analysis of Front, Middle, and Back Office responsibilities and facilitating JAD sessions with Head of Trading, Middle and Back Office Personal.