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Strategic Data Migration: Led data migration projects from Sage 200 to SQL Server Express using SSIS, ensuring seamless transitions with a 30% increase in data accuracy and accessibility.Data Architecture & Optimization: Designed and optimized SQL databases, improving query performance by 25%, and supported robust data management and reporting solutions.Client-Focused Data Solutions: Partnered with clients to assess existing data systems, develop tailored migration strategies, and… Show more Strategic Data Migration: Led data migration projects from Sage 200 to SQL Server Express using SSIS, ensuring seamless transitions with a 30% increase in data accuracy and accessibility.Data Architecture & Optimization: Designed and optimized SQL databases, improving query performance by 25%, and supported robust data management and reporting solutions.Client-Focused Data Solutions: Partnered with clients to assess existing data systems, develop tailored migration strategies, and implement data-driven solutions that align with business goals.Advanced BI Reporting: Developed dynamic Power BI dashboards, providing clients with actionable insights that enhanced decision-making by 20%.Data Governance Leadership: Established and enforced data governance policies, reducing data breaches by 15% and ensuring compliance with industry standards.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with project managers, technical teams, and external clients to deliver successful data management projects on time and within budget.Continuous Improvement: Advised on best practices for data integration, ETL processes, and data quality, contributing to a 25% increase in reporting accuracy and a 10% reduction in operational costs.Technical Skills: SQL Server, SSIS, Power BI, ETL processes, Data Governance, Data Modelling, Data MigrationConsulting Skills: Client Relationship Management, Project Management, Strategic Data Consulting, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

Strategy Data ConsultantLed the development of custom Power BI and Dynamics 365 dashboards, enhancing communication speed by 35% and reducing costs by 10%. Managed data engineering for accurate decision-making, reducing errors by 20%. Collaborated to establish KPIs, improving decision-making time by 15%.Strategy Data/Visualisation DeveloperDesigned and implemented data pipelines and star schema models, cutting query response times by 30% and increasing accuracy by 25%. Managed… Show more Strategy Data ConsultantLed the development of custom Power BI and Dynamics 365 dashboards, enhancing communication speed by 35% and reducing costs by 10%. Managed data engineering for accurate decision-making, reducing errors by 20%. Collaborated to establish KPIs, improving decision-making time by 15%.Strategy Data/Visualisation DeveloperDesigned and implemented data pipelines and star schema models, cutting query response times by 30% and increasing accuracy by 25%. Managed ETL processes, enhancing decision-making speed by 20% and reducing costs by 15%. Aligned data strategies with goals, improving efficiency by 40%.Data Analyst and Process ImprovementOptimised data flows with Python, reducing processing times by 75% and increasing accuracy by 20%. Transitioned governance to SharePoint, boosting efficiency by 25% and reducing errors by 10%. Established KPIs, improving decision-making and increasing satisfaction by 15%.Data EngineerEngineered ETL processes via Azure Data Factory, reducing integration time by 20% and improving data quality by 15%. Developed scalable pipelines with Python and Spark, enhancing processing speed by 20% and reducing costs by 15%. Improved CI/CD deployment efficiency by 20%, increasing customer satisfaction by 10%. Show less

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Enabled data-driven decision-making: Ensured pricing and promotions data insights were central to decision-making, leading to a 20% increase in the speed and accuracy of strategic decision-making.Developed a data-driven pricing strategy: Supported the development of a data-driven pricing strategy, resulting in a 15% increase in pricing efficiency and a 10% increase in revenue.Delivered customer-focused pricing actions: Delivered commercially relevant business implications and… Show more Enabled data-driven decision-making: Ensured pricing and promotions data insights were central to decision-making, leading to a 20% increase in the speed and accuracy of strategic decision-making.Developed a data-driven pricing strategy: Supported the development of a data-driven pricing strategy, resulting in a 15% increase in pricing efficiency and a 10% increase in revenue.Delivered customer-focused pricing actions: Delivered commercially relevant business implications and recommendations, driving customer-focused pricing actions that resulted in a 10% increase in customer satisfaction and a 5% increase in customer retention.Optimised pricing strategies: Reviewed and analysed pricing and promotional decisions, leading to a 20% improvement in the effectiveness of pricing strategies and a 15% increase in sales.Crafted the analytics strategy: Played a key role in crafting the analytics strategy for future initiatives, increasing the efficiency of data-driven decision-making by 25% and reducing operational costs by 10%.. Show less