Keagan Barnes Email & Phone Number

AI Strategy and Innovation: Spearheading research on advanced AI tools and techniques to drive innovation and maintain competitive market positioning.Strategic Planning and Operations: Developing and implementing strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives, optimizing processes, and enhancing operational efficiency.Client-Centric Solutions: Engaging with clients to identify needs, deliver tailored AI strategies, and provide training to maximize solution adoption.CRM and Technology Optimization: Managing CRM systems to improve client engagement and relationship tracking, ensuring seamless integration and adoption across the organization.Marketing and Communication: Contributing to marketing strategies, creating impactful presentations, and documenting research insights to support internal and external stakeholders.

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

During my tenure, I led initiatives to modernize the team's capabilities, integrating technology to streamline processes and drive efficiency. I spearheaded the development of a strategic roadmap, executed key process improvements, and established foundational documents such as the Operating Standards for the Implementation Team. This role allowed me to deliver immediate value fostering a future-ready environment.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

As a core member of the Satrix operations team, I played a pivotal role in both maintaining business continuity and driving operational innovation. I collaborated closely with team members to implement strategic projects that introduced process improvements and streamlined workflows. My contributions helped enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations, supporting broader business objectives.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

-Conducted comprehensive enterprise analysis to identify areas for improvement, resulting in the implementation of new strategies.-Improved business processes through data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.-Automated various manual processes, resulting in a reduction in the time spent on routine tasks and allowing the team to focus on higher value activities.-Successfully migrated all company storage to the cloud.-Implemented a CRM system with continued development.-Served as a key account manager, providing crucial support to the sales team and helping to secure and retain key clients.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Fasset Ukukhula Programme

Bellville, Cape Town

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Responsible for the overall execution & implementation of the 2019 YIP strategy, responsibilities, and activities.

Cape Town, South Africa

The Young Investors Programme (YIP) is an accelerated learning programme that aims to bridge the gap between the theoretical knowledge obtained at university and the practical aspect required by the investment industry. The programme is structured around one year, over this period, members would be exposed to equity and currency trading & analysis.

Honours (Finance), Finance & Investments

Activities and Societies: Young Investors Programme Executive CommitteeFull-time

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Finance, General, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Young Investors Programme

8-12

Activities and Societies: Matric Learner Council 1st Team Hockey