Thomas Foster Email & Phone Number

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

I work as part of a small development team which focuses on defining and developing processes to import data from operational sources to populate the company's data warehouse.

Preston, England, United Kingdom

As a result of the cyber attack James Hall suffered in December 2021 which had a devastating impact on IT systems and many of our customers it also resulted in the total loss of the Data Warehouse. During this time I was seconded into working as part of the Central IT team in order to help ease the workload of my colleagues. The six months I spent in this role were enjoyable, as well as challenging. It also allowed me the opportunity to learn a host of new skills and develop relationships around the business.

Preston, United Kingdom

I worked as part of the MI & Insight Team within Capita Customer Management Dixons Carphone Contract where my main duties involve:-Developing new SQL queries and the maintenance of existing ones-Supporting existing data transfer processes, including the investigation and resolution of failures.-Administering and maintaining the current MI Solution-Creating new and maintaining existing SSIS packages-Fulfilment of Change Requests, including the creation of new databases, data import processes and reports.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Prior to the company going into Administration on July 17th 2015 I worked as part of a team within a client focused environment performing the following duties:-Using Microsoft SQL Server versions 2005, 2008, 2008 R2 and 2012 perform ad-hoc data extracts-Writing new SQL queries and maintaining existing ones-Acting as technical representative in client meetings-Managing client requests data requests-Performing basic database administration, including controlling user access, creating user logins and performing database back-ups-Supporting existing data import and export processes-Development new and maintenance of existing SSIS Packages

Manchester, United Kingdom

I was part of a small team within a fast-paced environment, primarily on the Vodafone account where my main duties involve:--Loading client supplied data files into various outbound telemarketing campaigns.--Development and maintenance SSRS reports designed to support the Client Services Teams.--Development of SSIS Packages to automate regular data loads--Development of new and maintenance of existing SQL queries and stored procedures

Bolton, United Kingdom

My core responsibilities included: -- Developing reports to support University decison makers.-- Amending and improving existing reports-- Assisting with the development of data warehouse-- Designing and developing databases to facilitate ad-hoc reporting-- Administration of the SSRS Report Manager environment, including granting users access to reports and folders as necessary.This role provided me with a fantastic opportunity to begin developing a database focused career. As part of this role I learned to write queries against the student record management database, which was a highly complicated in structure that utilises multiple keys across multiple tables. I also had the opportunity to learn and further develop my knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Server and the SQL language.

Master Of Science (Msc), Information Technology, Pass

Business Software Development, Information Technology, 2:1

Btec National Diploma, Information Technology, Triple Distinction