Provided IT and business intelligence management consulting services to high-profile UK and European companies in Financial Services, Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Food, Public Sector, Education, Health, Pharmaceuticals, and Telecommunications.Engaged with a portfolio of 30+ clients, with assignments ranging from weeks to up to 2 years. Achieved success represented in a significant amount of repeat business and customer retention.Assessed clients' technology infrastructure… Show more Provided IT and business intelligence management consulting services to high-profile UK and European companies in Financial Services, Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Food, Public Sector, Education, Health, Pharmaceuticals, and Telecommunications.Engaged with a portfolio of 30+ clients, with assignments ranging from weeks to up to 2 years. Achieved success represented in a significant amount of repeat business and customer retention.Assessed clients' technology infrastructure, business processes, and data systems for optimisation.Customised IT and business intelligence strategies to meet client goals and robust industry standards.Established ‘fit for purpose’ data governance structures to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance.End-to-end project delivery, leading BI projects from requirements gathering to data modelling, ETL, and report/dashboard creation.Key projects, contributions and achievements:• National Crime Agency (NCA) - Worked on a key project to leverage big data, AI, and ML• SAAS Provider – Helped the client to integrate analytics and BI technology into their platform• Manufacturing Company – Brought in by the Chairman to help identify issues within the KPIs. Identified the issue of the business focusing on low margin products and unprofitable products. Instrumental in business turnaround, with the manufacturer returning to profitability within 2 yrs. • Transportation & Logistics Technology Company – Led client-facing BI development activity. Worked with the client to understand their needs, capture their requirements and drive delivery. Client named BI as key factor in business securing new projects worth £12 million over 3 years• UK Speciality Insurer – Parachuted into the business as an Interim Data & Analytics Director. Rapidly scaled-up the data and analytics function from 3-15 dedicated staff within just 9 months. Championed the successful creation and adoption of a business-aligned Data and BI strategy Show less

initially recruited for 3 months to fix issues within a high-pressure working environment which had suffered from staff attrition, poor morale and slippage of project deadlines.Further retained onto a two-year contract as part of the bank’s ‘Future of the Frontline’ initiative, reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Office for Global Banking & Markets (GBM).Worked with C-suite stakeholders on how to use KPIs to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and enable… Show more initially recruited for 3 months to fix issues within a high-pressure working environment which had suffered from staff attrition, poor morale and slippage of project deadlines.Further retained onto a two-year contract as part of the bank’s ‘Future of the Frontline’ initiative, reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Office for Global Banking & Markets (GBM).Worked with C-suite stakeholders on how to use KPIs to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and enable business growth.Leadership, management and motivation of a talented team of 6 Business Intelligence Developers and Analysts, including remote collaboration working, and ongoing team mentoring and coaching.Successfully completed strategic BI and analytics initiatives, saving money, increasing revenue, and improving customer experiences.Key contributions and successes:• Led a portfolio of projects and subprojects, working closely with IT, Data & Data Science Teams• Identified further opportunities to benefit the business, tripling resources to fulfil demand• Established a robust data architecture framework for data integrity, accessibility, and security• Leveraged data governance, quality, and lifecycle management best practice methods & tools• Delivered training and workshops for corporate staff, promoting data-driven decision-making• Provided better data to front office to better understand their clients & make data-driven decisions Show less

Key role as Head of Delivery, taking ownership for client-facing delivery for a prominent Qlik consultancy, specialising in engaging with financial services clients. Worked collaboratively with C-level stakeholders.Managed end-to-end Qlik solution design, implementation and delivery through to full client satisfaction.Defined, articulated and executed client growth strategies, increasing both revenue and market share.Leadership, management and motivation of a… Show more Key role as Head of Delivery, taking ownership for client-facing delivery for a prominent Qlik consultancy, specialising in engaging with financial services clients. Worked collaboratively with C-level stakeholders.Managed end-to-end Qlik solution design, implementation and delivery through to full client satisfaction.Defined, articulated and executed client growth strategies, increasing both revenue and market share.Leadership, management and motivation of a multi-functional team of 50+ staff, including Consultants, Developers and Project Managers. Proactively mentored and coached talented team members.Maintained an up-to-date grasp of industry developments and emerging technologies, providing clients with cutting-edge solutions and competitive advantage.Key contributions and successes:• Worked with clients to understand their business needs and create effective Qlik solutions• Managed complex Qlik projects, including data integration, dashboard building & user training• Leveraged project management best practice methods to meet deadlines, budgets, and quality• Guided Qlik platform upgrades, architecture design, scalability, and performance optimisation Show less

Provision of consulting services and expertise for a leading Qlik consultancy, advising & supported clients across diverse sectors. Analysed client business needs and delivered highly-effective Qlik solutions.Assisted and helped clients to solve complex technical challenges, remediating quickly and effectively.Took the lead in overseeing Qlik dashboard and report design, delivering data visualisation for clients.End-to-end project lifecycle management and delivery… Show more Provision of consulting services and expertise for a leading Qlik consultancy, advising & supported clients across diverse sectors. Analysed client business needs and delivered highly-effective Qlik solutions.Assisted and helped clients to solve complex technical challenges, remediating quickly and effectively.Took the lead in overseeing Qlik dashboard and report design, delivering data visualisation for clients.End-to-end project lifecycle management and delivery, encompassing planning, scope, risk and issues.Key contributions and successes:• Worked with clients to discover data sources, model data, and design new ETL processes• Engaged and trained clients on the use of Qlik, data analytics, and self-service reporting• Established data governance practices to assure data accuracy, consistency & compliance• Regularly evaluated & assessed clients' Qlik setups, and made recommendations for improvement Show less