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Prajnen M.

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Financial Planner at Sanlam
📍 Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa

Prajnen is a Strategic Financial Planner at Sanlam, leveraging a unique background in IT and cybersecurity from roles at Vodacom and Prommac. He holds certifications in AI and network security from Fortinet and Proofpoint. A former manager described him as a distinguished IT professional who consistently delivers reliable solutions.

Outside of finance, Prajnen is passionate about the practical application of technology, recently completing advanced training in AI, Power BI, and Excel. He follows professional golf and is interested in the developments at major tech companies like IBM and Oracle, reflecting his deep roots in the technology sector.

He made a significant career transition from being an IT consultant and cybersecurity ambassador to his current role in financial planning.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Financial Planner
Location
Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa
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Priorities

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AI in Security
Holds multiple AI security certifications and writes about AI's dual role as a "double agent" for both amplifying risk and improving detection.
Holistic Financial Planning
His advisory approach is built on understanding each client’s unique goals and concerns to provide practical, relevant, and trustworthy financial guidance.
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Career

Work history

6-2026
Financial Planner
Sanlam
7-2025
Wazuh Ambassador
Wazuh
6-2025 - 8-2025
Information Technology Consultant
Aviation Project & Management Services
2-2025 - 6-2025
Information Technology Support Specialist
Prommac (Pty) Ltd
4-2024 - 10-2024
Technical Business Analyst
Vodacom
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Education
7-2024 - 12-2027
Bachelor's degree
Eduvos
1-2020 - 12-2022
Microsoft Certified Software Developer(NQF 6)
CTU Training Solutions
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