Gerhard Groenewald
Leading the Data & Ai Solution Area Microsoft Services Practice at Bytes @Bytes Software Services
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Leading the Data & Ai Solution Area Microsoft Services Practice at Bytes @Bytes Software Services
Leading the Data & AI solution area within Bytes’ Microsoft Services practice, crafting repeatable Azure-first, cloud-native offerings that blend Microsoft Fabric with applied AI to modernise data estates, embed governance, and enable insight-driven decisions.
EDUCATION
University of Pretoria
BCom (Hons), Marketing & Financial Management
University of Pretoria
BCom, Marketing
Udacity
Machine Learning Engineer with Microsoft Azure, Machine Learning
SKILLS
ABOUT GERHARD GROENEWALD
A dynamic and strategic leader with a robust blend of management acumen, technical expertise, and commercial insight. Renowned for spearheading end-to-end solution delivery and driving data-centric transformations in agile and waterfall environments. As a Microsoft Azure-certified professional and PRINCE2-certified project manager, I excel in building and leading high-performance teams, managing complex projects, and delivering innovative data architectures and solutions across diverse sectors. My financial acuity is demonstrated through managing multimillion-dollar budgets and optimising cost efficiencies. My commitment to lifelong learning is underscored by a solid academic background and continuous professional development. With a proven ability to navigate the complexities of fast-evolving business landscapes, I am a forward-thinking problem-solver dedicated to achieving excellence in every endeavour.End to end solution delivery: Designing, developing, implementing and maintaining solutions in agile environments using scrum framework, acting as Customer interface, Business Analyst, Product & Project Manager and Technical SpecialistManaging people: Building high-performing teams: recruiting, interviewing and selection • Coaching, mentoring and line management duties • Managing teams directly and in matrix environments, incl. remote teamsData Specialist: Certified Azure Data Science Associate • Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate • Certified Azure Data Engineer AssociateProject Management: Prince2 certified • Managing complete waterfall lifecycle of IT solutions, from bid to customer acceptance to managed services handover • Agile delivery using a Scrum processFinancial Management: Accountability for budgets of up to USD 2.5m • Postgraduate qualification in financial management, incl. Management and Cost Accounting
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