About Me
I am an experienced Data Scientist and Data Scientist leader. I have a proven track record in spearheading analytical
strategy development, mentoring resources, connecting across the business and driving real business v…
I am an experienced Data Scientist and Data Scientist leader. I have a proven track record in spearheading analytical
strategy development, mentoring resources, connecting across the business and driving real business value. I would bring
additional value to your company, with a broad and deep range of skills, including:
- A profound understanding of data, data usage, analytics and how to understand the market
- Excellent knowledge of developing strategies for customer centricity and behaviours
- History of effectively mentoring junior resources
- Proactive in fostering relationships with stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Highly passionate and organized with strong attention to detail, strong ethics and morals
- Excellent communication and presentation skills that are tailored to the audience
This is proven throughout my, to date, 30 years of experience. I have contributed to positive business results through
effective organization, prioritization and follow-through of key organizational projects.
Experience
Principal, Head of Decision Analytics & Platforms EEMEA (Subject Matter Expert Data Scientist Black Belt – Global)
- Spearheaded high-impact regional analytics deliveries, utilising delegation of Project management across Centre of Excellence regional-based
analytics resources
- Manage a team consisting of 4 high-calibre black-belt SMEs in the region (EEMEA Cyber security lead SME, EEMEA Digital lead SME, Platforms
SME and one-to-many deliveries)
- Mentored multiple consultants across Advisors in South Asia, Europe, UAE, KSA, Egypt and South Africa
- Close collaboration with Business Development team, taking business challenges and gaps, developing Analytical & Platform solutions within
SOW’s and PCW’s
- Multi year-on-year increases of delivered workstreams, from 15 projects in 2016 to over 100 in 2024
- Supervised key strategic relationships with key regional clients, across Saudi and UAE. Driving stronger retention activity, increases of
multimillion-dollar issuer net income across MENA’s top issuers, through over 100 million dollars increases in transactions and balances
- Developed Government reports, based on Mastercard transactional data, supporting Government departments within UAE, KSA and other MEA
countries
- Developed multiple products, including Portfolio Optimizer ideation, FX transfer solution for pensions, as well as multiple ideas
Principal, Head of Decision Analytics & Platforms EEMEA (Subject Matter Expert Data Scientist Black Belt – Global)
<p>Spearheaded high-impact regional analytics deliveries, utilising delegation of Project management across Centre of Excellence regional-based analytics resources<br>
Manage a team consisting of 4 high-calibre black-belt SMEs in the region (EEMEA Cyber security lead SME, EEMEA Digital lead SME, Platforms SME and one-to-many deliveries)<br>
Mentored multiple consultants across Advisors in South Asia, Europe, UAE, KSA, Egypt and South Africa<br>
Close collaboration with Business Development team, taking business challenges and gaps, developing Analytical & Platform solutions within SOW’s and PCW’s<br>
Multi year-on-year increases of delivered workstreams, from 15 projects in 2016 to over 100 in 2024<br>
Supervised key strategic relationships with key regional clients, across Saudi and UAE<br>
Driving stronger retention activity, increases of multimillion-dollar issuer net income across MENA’s top issuers, through over 100 million dollars increases in transactions and balances<br>
Developed Government reports, based on Mastercard transactional data, supporting Government departments within UAE, KSA and other MEA countries<br>
Developed multiple products, including Portfolio Optimizer ideation, FX transfer solution for pensions, as well as multiple ideas</p>
Senior Managing Consultant, Data Scientist, EURAPMEA
<p>Constructed value-driven analytical solutions across the EURAPMEA region<br>
Developed long-lasting relationships with regional management and CBLs<br>
Participated in regional product developments and ideation partnerships with COE and the European team<br>
Multiple rewards and patents received (as well as patent rejections!)</p>
Senior Managing Consultant, Data Scientist, EURAPMEA
- Constructed value-driven analytical solutions across the EURAPMEA region
- Developed long-lasting relationships with regional management and CBLs
- Participated in regional product developments and ideation partnerships with COE and the European team. Multiple rewards and patents
received
Freelance Data Scientist
<p>Supported internal development of automated data pick-up and output coding<br>
Identified and developed coding from external source research<br>
Developed a methodology of any data (of any format and size) source being connected, uploaded and analysed</p>
Freelance Data Scientist
Supported internal development of automated data pick-up and output coding. This entailed the identification and development of coding
from external source research, to develop a methodology of any data (of any format and size) source being connected, uploaded and analysed
Freelance Data Scientist
- Supported Analytics project leadership across MBNA delivery
- Constructed value-driven analytical solutions across the EURAPMEA region
- Developed long-lasting relationships with regional management and CBLs
- Participated in regional product developments and ideation partnerships with COE and the European team. Multiple rewards and patents
received
Freelance Data Scientist
<p>Supported Analytics project leadership across MBNA delivery in Chester UK</p>
Head of Analytics
<p>Led analytical function, consisting of 4 analysts<br>
Developed analytical solutions and new products using strategically critical data Analytical sources (Experian, Equifax, etc.)<br>
Identified B2B to B2C data sourcing, to develop a profile of business owners, to better understand the key needs and wants of businesses</p>
Head of Analytics
- Led analytical function, consisting of 4 analysts
- Developed analytical solutions and new products using strategically critical data Analytical sources (Experian, Equifax, etc.)
- Identified B2B to B2C data sourcing, to develop a profile of business owners, to better understand the key needs and wants of businesses
Head of Targeting and Segmentation
<p>Led a team of three analysts<br>
Led the identification and development of all Models and segmentations, leading to the acquisition and customer management of UK customers<br>
Developed a Customer Journey solution, which managed customers based on model performance, transactional events and behavioural triggers</p>
Head of Targeting and Segmentation
- Led a team of three analysts
-Led the identification and development of all Models and segmentations, leading to the acquisition and customer management of UK
customers
- Developed a Customer Journey solution, which managed customers based on model performance, transactional events and behavioural
triggers
Senior Statistician
<p>Delivered multiple bespoke solutions across Group financial institutions, Telecoms and all other verticals<br>
Developed Analytical products based on market research availability across the market<br>
These included competitor segmentation (understanding customer holdings across organisations, their needs and wants to attract to opposition banks)</p>
Senior Statistician
- Delivered multiple bespoke solutions across Group financial institutions, Telecoms and all other verticals
- Developed Analytical products based on market research availability across the market. These included competitor segmentation
(understanding customer holdings across organisations, their needs and wants to attract to opposition banks)