My Background
Profile
With over 20 years of experience as a dedicated and innovative Data Specialist, I am a confident communicator who builds strong working relationships with technical and business teams at all levels. My proven ability to provide solutions and deliver change has led to me becoming a trusted advisor to both clients and colleagues. As a self-motivated individual, I am always focused on continuous improvement and always strive to develop myself further.
Throughout my career, I have helped the organisations that I have worked with unlock the value of their data and make data-driven decisions. Whether working on complex data engineering projects, developing custom analytics solutions, or conducting in-depth data analysis, I consistently aim to deliver high-quality results, leveraging my expertise and creativity to exceed expectations.
Career History
Senior Analyst
Tesco
Welwyn Garden City
March 2018 - April 2019
Here I was responsible for creating strategic plans to enhance data platforms and reporting systems, enabling access to previously inaccessible data for the International Business. I utilised MicroStrategy and Tableau to design and distribute visual insights of supply chain KPIs while maximizing sales potential through data analysis using PySpark. I cultivated strong remote relationships with international colleagues, fostering collaboration and a deeper understanding of local cultures, which in turn led to better data insights.
Technical Insight Manager
Tesco
Welwyn Garden City
October 2015 - Febuary 2018
Established a pioneering data service that channelled international source systems to a Hadoop backend, creating a data lake for global business accessibility. I led the application of Python, PySpark, and Hive to cleanse and enrich large datasets on Hadoop, resulting in faster reporting for management and operational teams. I also standardized the KPI reporting process for the directorship using Alteryx and Python, streamlining operational challenges' illustration. Furthermore, I modernized and enhanced international depot performance metrics by negotiating with UK and Thai-based directors to provide a more accurate representation of performance.
Lead Developer
Tesco
Welwyn Garden City
May 2011 - September 2015
Developed a promotion management system using VB.Net and SQL Server, streamlining promotional workflows and resulting in significant cost savings and increased accuracy. I also led the design of an integrative database on SQL Server, providing UK-based teams with unprecedented access to European operational data. Additionally, I collaborated closely with the financial team to transform essential financial measures' reporting, ensuring greater efficiency and clarity for the business.
Data Engineer
Collinson
London
June 2019 - July 2022
In this role I have displayed expertise in Alteryx, streamlining processes and promoting automation within the wider team. I have designed an improved invoicing solution for a major client, resulting in time savings and increased trust. Additionally, I implemented data solutions to enrich internal datasets with external data sources for enhanced business insights and took the lead in researching new data partners to meet the company's data needs.
Lead Data Engineer
Collinson
London
July 2022 – Present
At Collinson, I have effectively designed and managed data pipelines while ensuring data quality and compliance with regulations. I have utilised APIs and transformed data for business intelligence tools. Additionally, I have showcased my mentoring skills by guiding an analyst in the data science apprenticeship program.