Rodney Tembo
About Rodney Tembo
Rodney Tembo is the Team Lead for Loyalty and Retail Analytics at Exchange Solutions, bringing a strong technical background with a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics. He has extensive experience in data analysis and analytics, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations since 2008.
Current Role at Exchange Solutions
Rodney Tembo serves as the Team Lead for Loyalty and Retail Analytics at Exchange Solutions. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's analytics strategies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he oversees a team focused on enhancing customer loyalty programs and retail analytics, leveraging his extensive background in data analysis.
Previous Experience in Analytics
Prior to his current role, Rodney worked as a Senior Analyst in Loyalty Analytics at Exchange Solutions from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes a position as a Programmer Analyst at NMG Consulting from 2016 to 2019, where he focused on global insights. His background in analytics is complemented by roles at Ivey Business School as a Research Associate and at Western University as a Research and Teaching Assistant.
Educational Background
Rodney Tembo holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Mathematics with a focus on Financial Mathematics from Western University, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska at Omaha between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics with a minor in Applied Statistics from Chadron State College from 2007 to 2010.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Rodney possesses strong technical skills in various statistical and quantitative platforms, including SAS (Base and EG), R, MatLab, Power BI, Excel, and Python. He completed the Microsoft Professional Program for Data Science, which highlights his expertise in data science methodologies and tools. His proficiency in these areas supports his analytical work in loyalty and retail analytics.
Teaching and Facilitation Experience
Rodney has experience in educational roles, having worked as a Course Facilitator at Durham College from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a Teaching Assistant and Contract Seminar Instructor at Ivey Business School from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as a Tutor and Supplemental Instruction Leader at Chadron State College from 2008 to 2010, contributing to the academic development of students.