Kagiso Mathaba, PhD, is a dedicated data scientist and machine learning engineer with a strong foundation in physics and data analysis. They earned a PhD in Computational Physics from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2021, following a series of advanced degrees in mathematics and physics from the same institution. Kagiso's professional experience includes roles as a Fixed Asset Auditor, Data Analyst, and Senior Data Analyst at PwC South Africa, and most recently, they serve as a Data Scientist at Capitec since 2024 and as a Machine Learning Engineer at Platform45 from 2022 to 2023. They are passionate about collaborating on innovative projects and exchanging knowledge in the field.