Joe Nicholson Email & Phone Number

London

•Led the data design and governance process implementation for a multi-million pound Finance Transformation project, ensuring data is consumed from the ideal system of reference to create a long-lasting solution.•Managed Conceptual Data Model alignment activities between R&D, Commercial and Enabling Units domains by harmonising terminology, definitions and modelling approaches.•Engaged with multiple business capabilities to design conceptual and logical models describing their processes and data requirements. Presented high-level technical solutions to non-technical project stakeholders.•Proven track record for acting as a bridge between business and development teams, ensuring cohesive progress towards project goals using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.•Co-authored AstraZeneca’s ‘Data Product Playbook’, covering prioritisation, design, and data cataloguing.•Planned quarterly non-project goals for the Global Data Office, creating a roadmap to achieve the desired end-state architecture which I presented to senior IT stakeholders to gain approval.•Collaborated with architects across the organisation to support the growth of the IT portfolio and develop the enterprise data model, business glossary, taxonomies, and ontologies within the Information Architecture practice.

While a consultant at Kubrick Group, I worked on a range of projects within AstraZeneca's Finance Transformation and Global Business Analytics initiatives.Key areas of involvement:• Creation of Data Models, Blueprints, and Data Flow Diagrams• Designing and implementing information solutions• Working closely with engineering and visualisation teams for coordinated deliverables• Managing stakeholder relationships• Implementation of Data Cataloguing tools retrospectively and for in-flight projectsTechnical Skills:• Conceptual and Logical Data Modelling with tools such as Idera Data Architect• SQL: Advanced SQL, Redshift, Postgres, Physical Database Modelling• Data Cataloguing: Collibra• Cloud Platforms: AWS – S3, Redshift• Visualisation: MicroStrategy, PowerBI• Other: Full suite of Microsoft Office applications

London, England, United Kingdom

• Developed and implemented a series of data governance processes in the Collibra data catalogue as part of a case study for a healthcare company seeking to adhere to GDPR demands.• Modernised a client’s target architecture by evaluating various Master Data Management solutions, such as SAP MDG, to manage vendor and material Master Data as part of a Global Supply Chain Transformation initiative.• Built and sustained relationships with various stakeholder groups and technical teams to achieve shared goals.• Coordinated with solution architecture to impact assess downstream reporting ahead of an ERP merge, focusing on Master and Reference data alignment and potential avenues to improve business change management.

London, United Kingdom

• Highly effective at translating business requirements into technical solutions, backed up by design blueprints and supporting documents for engineers operating in a hybrid Business/Data Analyst capability.• Created a global commodity volatility dashboard as part of a case study for a new client.• Deployed analytical and problem solving skills in high pressure situations, leading to positive results and significant benefits for clients.• Gained skills with technologies and software including IDERA Data Architect, Python, SQL, Alteryx, SAP, Collibra and Microsoft Excel/Visio/PowerPoint. Experienced with Business Intelligence dashboard creation on Tableau, Microstrategy and Power BI, presenting integrated visualisations as part of wider deliverables.