David Brand

Data Operations Specialist

Understand and optimise your data processes

My objective is :

To contribute my expertise in a forward-thinking organisation. Creating impactful data engineering and data science solutions. My goal is to empower end users with the insights they need to enhance operational efficiency and foster data-driven growth.

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How I Work

Data Operations Lifecycle applied to working with people, processes and tools.

Desired result in engaging robust, informative reports and analysis.

Work Experience

2023-Present

Data Analyst, Birmingham University

In this position, I use SQL and python to analyse and model  Elucian Banner data in an Oracle database to create models to be built with DBT and implemented in Snowflake. These are consumed by the PowerBI service as semantic datasets presented in reports built to specifications.

2017-2023

Data Operations Specialist, Insight

In this position, I single handedly produced and managed the data operations requirements for the EMEA IT Service Management business.

2010-2017

ITSM Reporting Analyst, NCR

In this position, I led teams to deliver IT Service Management using a data driven approach; driving problem management and productivity.

2009-2010

Reporting Analyst, BMI Healthcare

In this position, I drove productivity and lead generation with data analysing agent activity.


Education

2004-2008

Open University

Certificate in Computing and Mathematics.

Certificate in Mathematics.

Team Working in distributed environments.

Other level 2 courses in statistics and programming.

1993-1997

Aberdeen University

Bachelor of Science


Software skills

PowerBI

Windows/Linux

GitHub

Azure Data Platform


Languages

DAX

Python

SQL

PowerShell

Get in touch

Want to hear more about how I can help your team succeed. Send me an email or call me and let's talk about your needs.

Call: +44 7305269341


Write: programmer@logicscience.co.uk

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