Scaling a hybrid solar technology company providing solution to standalone and sectional title homes, as well as small commercial buildings.

Senior Consultant within the Strategy and Innovation Practice at Deloitte Consulting, focusing on Infrastructure and Power in Southern and Eastern Africa. Performed work for power utilities, energy regulators, rail companies and public sector clients.

Growth consulting and market research, with a particular focus on Energy in Africa. Expertise made use of include quantitative analysis, market research, commercial and market due diligence, cost benefit analysis, market pricing, benchmarking, financial modelling and project management.

Duties included:• Performing primary and secondary market research predominantly within the energy sector in order to determine accurate market descriptions, market trends, forecasts and models• Studying key economic growth sectors to assess current trends in business practices, products, and industry competition, keeping abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect the industry• Analysing financial data, and developing market forecasts• Project management of key bespoke consulting projects• Conducting client briefings/consultation, media relations, and industry networking exercises• Delivering a combination of market research, competitive intelligence and growth consulting projects to clients• Performing passive sales support through contributing to sales meetings and lead generation exercises• Identifying industry best practices and best practice and nominating deserving industry participants for an award based on performance, innovation, competitive strategies, customer service excellence and satisfaction

Duties included:• Carrying out market research in growth markets • Market sizing and competitive assessments• Research report writing and presentations• Supporting senior analysts carrying out client consultation projects