Vebashini Naidoo
Speaker
Vebashini Naidoo
Chief Data Scientist, South African Revenue Service
Vebash is a data professional with a love for all things data: from wrangling messy datasets to building analytics solutions. She holds degrees in Computer Science, Applied Math, Banking, Analytics, and an MBA, reflecting her passion for both technical depth and leadership
Before joining SARS in 2024, Vebashini Naidoo held senior leadership roles at Rain South Africa, Rand Merchant Bank, and Absa Capital.
Beyond her career in data science, she is deeply committed to growing Africa’s STEM community, especially for girls and women. She leads R-Ladies Johannesburg, champions the AfricaR community, and is driven by the belief that representation in data and tech matters.
Presentation
Human Centered AI Design: Balancing Innovation and Integrity.
AI is changing the way we work, learn, and make decisions. But how do we ensure these powerful systems are built with integrity and aligned to human values? In this talk, you’ll discover stories of AI at its best and worst and explore practical ways to innovate responsibly.