Wayne Dsouza

Portcast is a global supply chain visibility and analytics platform that helps shippers, forwarders, and logistics providers anticipate disruptions and improve freight reliability. By combining real time carrier data, port and terminal signals, and predictive analytics, Portcast delivers accurate ETAs, risk alerts, and performance insights across ocean and air freight, enabling teams to move from reactive issue management to proactive, data driven decision making.

Wakeo specializes in developing innovative software as a service (SaaS) solutions for overseas transport. Our platform offers real-time visibility on B2B multimodal transport flows, including sea, air, and road. By integrating various data sources such as shipping lines, airlines, carriers, ERP, TMS, satellites, terminals, and IoT devices, we provide an unparalleled digital platform for transport management. Wakeo’s mission is to transform the supply chain from reactive to predictive. Our solution consolidates all transport providers into one digital platform and uses machine learning and advanced in-house algorithms to calculate predictive ETAs. This helps our clients, including notable names like Air Liquide, Gefco, Faurecia, and Chryso, to improve customer experience, anticipate delays, and enhance overall performance. Wakeo stands at the forefront of the logistics and supply chain industry, redefining the transport experience with our cutting-edge technology and insightful analytics.

Cypheme provides anti counterfeiting solutions, by means of smart labels with unique chemical signatures, integrated with in-house developed AI and deep tracing technology. • Nurturing inbound and outbound leads. • Lead database optimisation and management.

Fintech providing core banking platform to financial institutions. • Performed regular market analysis to assess new differentiated features and define trends in the core banking system industry. • Presented the results to Sales and Product teams in order to integrate them into Skaleet overall strategy. • Contributed to studies of specific banking features (Anti-Money Laundering) and evaluated regulation impacts on financial institutions. • Implemented a client comprehensive dashboard to understand Skaleet platform usage and steer customer care activities (software used: Kibana). • Restructured partners database on Salesforce. • Contributed to the re-branding of the company from TagPay to Skaleet. • Assisted in creating user guides, while testing APIs (software used: Postman / Confluence).

Proprietorship dealing in trading equity. • Conducted a detailed market analysis for potential investments using Thomson Reuters Eikon, supplemented by intensive study of annual reports and news articles. • Assisted in the development of comprehensive financial software, enhancing the tracking of our current portfolio and future investment opportunities. • Maintained regular communication with brokerage firms, effectively managing buy/sell orders for equity. • Compiled and analysed the company's balance sheet and profit & loss account, cashflow statements ensuring accurate financial records. • Undertook periodic calculations of capital gains and performed other activities pertinent to taxation purposes. • Executed financial forecasting by leveraging current and past financial data to project future revenue and expenses. • Prepared and presented financial reports for team meetings and management reviews, facilitating informed decision making. • Researched industry trends and synthesized data into meaningful insights to support investment decisions. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on cost reduction initiatives and efficiency improvements, contributing to the company's financial health.

Relevant courses: Firm Valuation, Capital structure, Portfolio Management, VBA for Finance, Introduction to CDO, Compliance.

Relevant courses: Python programming, Investment banking, Risk management, Computer programming with R, Business ethics.

Relevant courses: Advanced financial accounting, Advanced cost accounting, Advanced auditing.

Relevant courses – Accountancy & financial management, Business communication, Math & statistical techs., Business law, Financial accounting, Auditing and cost accounting, computer system and application.