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Stockholm, Sweden

Tier-1 Bank – Money launderingConducted large-scale multi-national data analytics, with a team of over 20 data specialists, mapping customers involved in the largest money laundering scandal in Sweden. Performed retrospective KYC by complex algorithmic matching of individuals and entities to known lists of money launderers and financial criminals.Designed and managed hardware stack suitable for the investigation.

London, United Kingdom

Managed the development of XeFlow, a business efficiency application for accountants using Xero.Used IBM Watson Natural Language Understanding (NLP) to read emails and suggest categorisation.Connected with several governmental APIs to improve workflow and reduce data entry.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Project managed the building of two prediction-modelling mobile apps for the Federal Demographic Council of the UAE, designed specifically for UAE decision makers.Ran workshops, defined the path to educate the app users with demographic data and crowd-source answers to demographic questions from the general public in a game-like format.Designed the project plan and pace, managing a team of both onshore and offshore developers.

London, United Kingdom

Introduced data analytics tools and processes to the structured data discovery team in an effort to bring in-house the analytics efforts being outsourced. Improved the accuracy and integrity of the data shared in discovery.Worked with Deutsche Bank’s legal partners and internal investigators in identifying and extracting the correct data for their investigations, regulatory requirements and ongoing litigation.

London, United Kingdom

Built and managed the London arm of FTIs Financial and Enterprise Data Analytics team of data analysts and coders working on a wide range of engagements. Below are some of the engagements I was involved in personally.Imperial Bank Kenya – Fraud (Data Analytics, Development)http://bloom.bg/1l8Zm1OBarclays Bank – FX Scandal (Data Analytics, Development)http://on.ft.com/1aE9mTDBernard L. Madoff Investment Securities – Fraud (Data Analytics, Legacy Systems)http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aTAy7sp_lMlsING Bank – Breach of OFAC, AML, Sanctions (Global Project Manager)http://www.theaustralian.com.au/story-e6frg96f-1225939097490MF Global – Risk Management Failure (Global Project Manager)http://www.forbes.com/2008/02/28/rogue-financial-traders-biz-wallst-cx_lm_0228wheat.html

—Set up the data analytics function of their global internal audit department.—Moved the business from spreadsheets and an Access database to a fully operational data warehouse using Oracle.—Developed and maintained Informatica mappings to every major production system in Fidelity, including fund dealing, client holdings, CRM, and accounting, linking to Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and flat files.—Developed a pure audit function to incorporate strong elements of compliance, revenue assurance and access management.—The analytics function has become a critical component to the global audit and investigations teams conducting compliance testing, global internal audits and internal fraud investigations.

Worked extensively as a consultant with both public and private clients, including the following roles:—Data Analyst for a large scale Sarbanes-Oxley controls implementation at Vodafone UK.—Project Manager for implementation of combined EDRMS and financial reporting IT system at Monitor, the Independent Regulators of NHS Foundation Trusts.—Programme developer for a major Home Office headcount review, using Microsoft Access to identify excess headcount.—Conducted numerous financial and IT oriented Audits for companies including Maersk, P&O Shipping, TfL, X-Leisure.

Masters Of Science, Information Systems

Information Management

Graphic Information Design, Graphic Design

Graphic Information Design