Hello. I am Lee, and I'm a Data Architect working for IOP Publishing, living in Bristol. I enjoy playing football for Evergreen AFC, supporting 🍒 AFC Bournemouth 🍒, and reading about football tactics. Reading in general, actually. I love the band Soundgarden. I am also a tiramisu connoisseur.

CV

I am a results-orientated data and analytics leader with 15 years of experience in data architecture and business intelligence. I enjoy using my expertise in data management and architecture to build robust solutions within collaborative and effective teams.

The Stuff I Can Do

Data Management: Database design, RDBMS, NoSQL, data modelling, DAMA

Programming: C#, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT, data mining

Platforms/Tools: AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Github, Jenkins, Terraform

Data Visualization: Tableau, PowerBI, SAP Business Objects

Collaboration: Team leadership, cross-functional collaboration

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills

Project Management: Change management, problem-solving, Scrum

The Stuff I Have Done

IOP Publishing, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Data Architect (Aug 2022 - Present)

Currently leading data strategy and architecture initiatives. Employing expertise in database design to enhance data infrastructure. Utilising Snowflake and integration technologies like C#, Python, SQL, and AWS (e.g., Lambda and Glue) for data processing. Contributing to the development of data governance processes and data quality measures.

Senior Developer (Sep 2019 - Aug 2022)

Played a pivotal role in data analytics and development projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create data-driven solutions. Utilised a mix of technical skills, including C#, SQL, and SAP Business Objects.

Business Intelligence Developer (May 2015 - Sep 2019)

Spearheaded business intelligence projects. Developed reports and visualisations using tools like PowerBI and SAP Business Objects. Collaborated with enterprise-wide teams to drive data integration and data quality efforts.

Kerry Ingredients, Kerry Group, Bristol

Data Services Lead (2008 - 2015)

Established and maintained Accelerated Master Data Management (AMDM) system. Reduced data quality issues (by 90%) and vendor accounts by coordinating data cleansing. Supported SAP MDM & ECC deployment and integrated 80 data sources.

EMEA KBSC Technical Lead (2007 - 2008)

Led the centralisation of financial and master data functions across 8 sites. Developed interfaces in BizTalk Server and documented service landscape. Collaborated with third-party consultants to streamline financial systems.

Developer and Business Analyst (2005 - 2007)

Supported the ERP system and led various implementation projects. Designed and implemented customised solutions for manufacturing and pricing cycles. Managed projects, documented specifications, and provided user training.

The Stuff I was Taught

University of Bristol - 2.1 BSc Computer Science

2002 - 2005

PROJECTS

SET/Vantage - Sales and Marketing business process, and Salesforce reimplementation project

Mar 2021 - Present Key role in data provision and governance for the Customer 360 initiative. As a team, successfully met every delivery milestone on time. Managed the consultancy resource (Wipro) used to deliver a portion of the data provision.

IIM - Institutional Identity Matching

Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 Implemented institutional (customer) identity resolution software, to allow for automated deduplication and data enrichment of existing customer base, to improve overall data quality.

SAP ERP Implementation and Migration

2012 - Sep 2015 As above, responsible for the integration and transformation of data from 80 ERP sources. Introduced bespoke MDM solution for data management.

Biztalk Implementation - ESB implementation for financial transactions

2011 - 2012 As above, coordinated implementation and centralisation of financial functions across 8 sites.