Sydney Kasongo, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

South Africa

Leading the AI/ML/Data portfolio in CIB Digital Technology. Managing a high performance, dynamic and multidisciplinary team by driving technical excellence, strategic vision, agile leadership. Leading transformative initiatives at Standard Bank, Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) - Digital Technology. Additionally, I contribute to the bank's cutting-edge AI/ML strategies, driving innovation, scalability and ensuring operational efficiency in a hyper-growth environment.I oversee and manage the following streams:Data/AI EngineeringFeature AnalysisQuality EngineeringSoftware Engineering (Salesforce)

Led the Extended Placement Quality (XPQ) Engineering & Science team that is responsible for building and maintaining Amazon EC2 instance Placement Quality systems globally. We use optimization algorithms to ensure the availability and quality of EC2 instances placement. Moreover, we handle Big Data through various internal data feeds, analytics and monitoring tools to drive business decisions regarding Placement Capacity and Quality.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

My research focus was on machine learning and deep learning applied the fields of cybersecurity, wired and wireless networks security, data science, natural language processing, etc. The goal is to publish peer-reviewed journal papers, conference papers and book chapters that will result from my thinking and investigations.Additionally, I should share findings, creativity, and innovations in the domain of Artificial Intelligence with students at UJ.

South Africa

Lecturer of Data Science & Researcher , joint appointment between the Department of Industrial EngineeringStandard Bank junior co-Chair: School for Data Science and Computational Thinking at Stellenbosch University.

Western Cape, South Africa

Led the search and recommendation teams that are responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining all the predictive machine learning models that help the organisation improve profitability by ensuring that our search and recommendation systems are trained and calibrated using recent data.

South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

My role as a Senior Software Engineer involves:Evaluating current Software Systems at Enbaya PPM and develop new architecture.Coordinating with team members on various development tasks in order to migrate to new architecture.Write Software for meter integrations and various related smart metering solutions.Assist with writing and maintaining the core business applications software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality.Make recommendations for improvements on architectural designs.Create technical specifications and test plans.The technology stack includes (but not limited to) :OS: LinuxProgramming Languages: PHP, PythonDatabases : Maria DB (using MySQL)Virtualization : VagrantContainerization : DockerCI/CD tech. : JenkinsVersion Control : GitHub(Future)Container Orchestration : Kubernetes

Bryanston, South Africa

The main focus at Bluetech Systems Solutions is to provide our customers with cutting edge solutions in Industrial automation.We provide complete packages from the design, development and implementation of Industrial Automation Processes and much more.Led multiple cross disciplinary projects in the following capacity :Project Leader (Software) :SCADA software for monitoring the Leitrim Substation (Power) :I have implemented a new Network Concept in Power Monitoring using Bluetech SS Design Concepts and Siemens Technologies for Software design and implementation.Key concepts : RTUs, Modbus, TCP/IP, HMI, Bus Coupler, iTouch TechnologiesLead Software Designer and Developer :Worked on the design of a training software for Train Loading operations at the UMK (United Manganese of Kalahari ). Knowing the dangers of not following instructions while operating heavy machinery using Bluetech SS SCADA software. We have a implemented a simulation environment where New Train Loading operators can demonstrate their abilities. Lead Software Engineer :VDMSA Online and Induction Management System – We used Moodle PHP platform to build this system.Lead Software Engineer :Kumba Iron Ore DMS Test Plant SCADA Software Design and Implementation. I used Siemens TIA Portal V14 and S1500 Series Siemens PLCs

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Student Assistant in Logic Design

Pretoria

As a web developer at Starbright , I have worked on : web projects ranging from custom development with PHP , HTML, MYSQL, Drupal CMS type of website and ordering systems, Joomla CMS type of website.I have also worked as a Junior SEO specialist , mainly to increase traffic on websites using search engines optimization techniques.As a Web consultant, I am able to provide expertise in web development approaches of web systems design.

Pretoria

Full time student in Computer Systems Engineering

D.R.Congo

Worked as a trainee in Telecoms.

Organizational Leadership Program

A program that allows you to elevate your leadership style to meet the distinct challenges of leading larger, more dispersed teams..

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Research focus: Machine Learning and Deep Learning applied to computer networks security. Furthermore, I worked on various optimization.

Master’S Degree (Mtech With Distinction), Computer Systems

Completed a Master's Degree in Computer Systems (Cum Laude) with a focus in area combining Computer Science/Engineering disciplines.

Bachelor'S Degree ( Btech ), Computer Systems Engineering

With a final project based on Wireless Sensor Networks Principles for disaster management. I created a system that is capable of sensing.

National Diploma, Computer Systems Engineering

High Certificate In Mathematics And Physics, Mathematics And Physics