Mashapa Rathabe

[University of Pretoria] [ML] [NLP]

About Mashapa Rathabe
I am a dynamic and results-driven Data Scientist specializing in leveraging advanced analytics, natural language processing (NLP), and large language models (LLMs) to drive transformative business insights. With a solid foundation in physics and chemistry, I combine a scientific mindset with data-driven strategies to solve complex problems in customer relationship management (CRM), customer value management (CVM), and beyond. My expertise spans data acquisition, wrangling, visualization, and predictive modeling, enabling me to deliver actionable solutions tailored to business needs.

Currently contributing to a Techcom as a full-stack Data Scientist, I excel at overseeing the entire data science lifecycle—from raw data collection to deploying and monitoring predictive models. My passion lies in applying Generative AI and cutting-edge tools like XGBoost to optimize network management and improve data quality. My goal is to bridge the gap between technical innovation and practical business applications, ensuring sustainable value creation for organizations.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I am deeply committed to community upliftment and lifelong learning. As a Mathematics Tutor for over five years, I honed my ability to inspire growth and resilience in others. Today, I channel that same energy into advancing technology and contributing to society, while also embracing the exciting journey of learning. Let’s connect to explore how we can innovate and grow together in the field of data science and AI.