Michael Pretorius

A detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and effective communication. Demonstrates flexibility and reliability in all tasks, leveraging skills in basic Python and Excel to enhance productivity. Committed to continuous improvement and seeking opportunities to apply expertise in a dynamic environment.

Personal Project | In Progress

• Learning Python for data analysis, focusing on NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib to develop coding and statistical modelling skills.
• Applying this knowledge to build a Monte Carlo Value-at-Risk simulation, modelling portfolio risk and visualizing outcomes.

University Individual Project - Investigating radioactivity | Completed

• Built a mathematical model of Radon decay in Maple, using real-world data to fit parameters via least-squares error minimization and predict environmental risk levels.
• Applied differential equations and data fitting techniques to estimate decay constants, validate model accuracy, and visualize results with plots and error analysis.

University Group Project - RSA Encryption | Completed

• Researched the derivation of the RSA encryption algorithm and then applied the research to encrypt and decrypt messages to illustrate my understanding of the algorithm.