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Highly motivated and experienced Data Engineering, Data Management & Analytics Professional
Christopher Stanley
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Potters Bar, United Kingdom
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Highly motivated, Data Engineering & Analytics Professional, ready to utilise a career spanning Technical Consultancy, Operational Data Management, Business Intelligence and Systems Integration expertise, to drive more effective business outcomes through the more effective exploitation of data.
Over 20 years’ experience in delivering a wide range of strategic data solutions to a variety of organisations and capable of developing and sustaining relationships at all levels. Excellent communicator, displaying strong presentation and influencing skills, particularly in relation to outlining Data Management Strategy, innovative solutions or delivery approaches.
Abundantly aware of commercial aspects of the data technology business and the need to deliver quality service within agreed timescales whilst satisfying budgetary and resource constraints.
Over 20 years’ experience in delivering a wide range of strategic data solutions to a variety of organisations and capable of developing and sustaining relationships at all levels. Excellent communicator, displaying strong presentation and influencing skills, particularly in relation to outlining Data Management Strategy, innovative solutions or delivery approaches.
Abundantly aware of commercial aspects of the data technology business and the need to deliver quality service within agreed timescales whilst satisfying budgetary and resource constraints.
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2019 - ?
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Platform Transformation Director - Ingress
Wejo Ltd.
An interim contract role with the world's leading connected car marketplace. Responsible for transforming the delivery of all data ingest, data management and development of the data platform based on a combination of Kafka, Spark, Scala and S3 storage from AWS.
Key Achievements
• Led the on-boarding and technical delivery of new mobility data providers onto the platform - giving a total of over 17m vehicles and over 17Bn transactions a day into the platform. Peak load equates to around 650k transactions per second.
• Responsible for the transformation of the end-to-end delivery of all Ingress data pipelines, taking connected car data from our partners, loading and reconciling before persisting it in a common data model to support a variety of data products for monetisation.
• A key influencer to Group Executives and Board members on more effective delivery methods, organisational constructs and execution.
Key Achievements
• Led the on-boarding and technical delivery of new mobility data providers onto the platform - giving a total of over 17m vehicles and over 17Bn transactions a day into the platform. Peak load equates to around 650k transactions per second.
• Responsible for the transformation of the end-to-end delivery of all Ingress data pipelines, taking connected car data from our partners, loading and reconciling before persisting it in a common data model to support a variety of data products for monetisation.
• A key influencer to Group Executives and Board members on more effective delivery methods, organisational constructs and execution.
AWS, Data management, Management, Scala, Spark, Kafka, It, Support, Transformation, Development, Storage, Interim, LED
2018 - 2019
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Global Master Data Management Lead
Dentsu Aegis Network.
A short-term assignment to establish the Master Data Management programme for one of the world's largest Media Agency Groups with over 150 different brands in over 140 markets.
Key Achievements
• Led the assessment of the current state of data management throughout the group, made strategic recommendations to the Group Executive, enabling funding and created the initial roadmap for implementation.
• Created the Technical Strategy & Architecture for MDM within the Group Technology function, initiated an RFP process and created all the materials for Global Group Technology Standards.
• Provided recommendations and designs for a federated Global Data Management organisation with roles and responsibilities both at the centre and in "regional hubs".
Key Achievements
• Led the assessment of the current state of data management throughout the group, made strategic recommendations to the Group Executive, enabling funding and created the initial roadmap for implementation.
• Created the Technical Strategy & Architecture for MDM within the Group Technology function, initiated an RFP process and created all the materials for Global Group Technology Standards.
• Provided recommendations and designs for a federated Global Data Management organisation with roles and responsibilities both at the centre and in "regional hubs".
Data management, Management, Technology, Master Data Management, Architecture, RFP, Implementation, Assessment, Organization, LED
2017 - 2018
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Head of Business Analytics Solutions, EMEA
HCL Technologies.
Overall responsibility for the go to market strategy, growth and development of the Data Engineering & Analytics capability for HCL Technologies Europe. A member of the HCL Technologies Global Digital & Analytics Practice Leadership team.
Key Achievements
• Delivered 35% like-for-like growth in the region.
• Played a lead role in winning and then establishing delivery for a key multi-year Data Management & Analytics engagement with a leading UK Grocery Retailer.
• Key advisor to Group Technology Executives for a major Swedish multi-national manufacturer on Global Data Management & Analytics Strategies
Key Achievements
• Delivered 35% like-for-like growth in the region.
• Played a lead role in winning and then establishing delivery for a key multi-year Data Management & Analytics engagement with a leading UK Grocery Retailer.
• Key advisor to Group Technology Executives for a major Swedish multi-national manufacturer on Global Data Management & Analytics Strategies
Data management, Leadership, Management, Analytics, Technology, Engineering, Data engineering, Growth, Development, Go, Winning
2011 - 2017
job
Head of Data Management & Analytics Solutions, EMEA
Virtusa UK Ltd.
Overall responsibility for the establishment, enablement, development and on-going delivery of Enterprise Data Management, Engineering and Analytics Solutions & Strategies for EMEA based clients. Fully accountable for leadership in all aspects of the sales lifecycle, client on boarding, project initiation and solutions implementation through to customer acceptance and sign-off of major initiatives for clients.
Key Achievements
• Established the Data Management & Analytics Solutions Practice in Europe from a zero footprint in the region.
◦ Delivered over $28m of Billed Revenue in FY2017 with engineering capability offshore in India, Sri Lanka and nearshore in Budapest.
◦ Grew billed revenue at ~80% CAGR over the 6 years through new clients, upsell and effective, efficient delivery methods.
• Led the Customer Master Data Strategy implementation for a major UK based Travel Operator.
◦ Helped generate extensive value from the more effective management and exploitation of customer data across all points of contact and channels of sale. Increased client understanding of their customer lifecycle, helped drive additional bookings.
• Directly engaged by the CIO of one of Europe's largest asset managers to advise and drive a more effective data management strategy
◦ Fostered greater cooperation between business and technology teams, identified inefficiencies, made recommendations and implemented change across business and technology stakeholders resulting in significantly enhanced data management practices and solutions
• Demonstrated significant data management & analytics thought leadership through the delivery of a next-generation data strategy and solution implementation project for a leading e-commerce plc
◦ Designed and delivered a green-field "cloud implemented" customer data management strategy and technical platform, key trusted advisor to the CIO and CTO
◦ Enabled Next-Best-Action and analytically driven automated recommendations to be delivered to customers whilst they are in a session on the sites thereby increasing the number of revenue generating visits.
Key Achievements
• Established the Data Management & Analytics Solutions Practice in Europe from a zero footprint in the region.
◦ Delivered over $28m of Billed Revenue in FY2017 with engineering capability offshore in India, Sri Lanka and nearshore in Budapest.
◦ Grew billed revenue at ~80% CAGR over the 6 years through new clients, upsell and effective, efficient delivery methods.
• Led the Customer Master Data Strategy implementation for a major UK based Travel Operator.
◦ Helped generate extensive value from the more effective management and exploitation of customer data across all points of contact and channels of sale. Increased client understanding of their customer lifecycle, helped drive additional bookings.
• Directly engaged by the CIO of one of Europe's largest asset managers to advise and drive a more effective data management strategy
◦ Fostered greater cooperation between business and technology teams, identified inefficiencies, made recommendations and implemented change across business and technology stakeholders resulting in significantly enhanced data management practices and solutions
• Demonstrated significant data management & analytics thought leadership through the delivery of a next-generation data strategy and solution implementation project for a leading e-commerce plc
◦ Designed and delivered a green-field "cloud implemented" customer data management strategy and technical platform, key trusted advisor to the CIO and CTO
◦ Enabled Next-Best-Action and analytically driven automated recommendations to be delivered to customers whilst they are in a session on the sites thereby increasing the number of revenue generating visits.
PLC, LED, Enterprise, Trusted Advisor, CIO, Development, Cto, Implementation, Offshore, Data management, Engineering, Technology, Sales, Analytics, Management, Leadership, Cloud, E-commerce
2010 - 2011
freelance
Principal Oracle Solutions Consultant, EMEA
EMC Corporation.
EMEA Lead for the EMC Oracle Global Solutions Practice, providing specialist advice and guidance to Customers and EMC field organisations on the most effective way to deploy Oracle Solutions using EMC Information Infrastructure Technology and virtual computing.
Key Achievements
• Instrumental in winning a $10m Information Infrastructure contract utilising specialist Oracle Solutions expertise to instil confidence in the client
• Enabled, led and delivered multiple workshops for clients providing specialist advice, guidance and training in EMC Technology and Reference Architectures
Key Achievements
• Instrumental in winning a $10m Information Infrastructure contract utilising specialist Oracle Solutions expertise to instil confidence in the client
• Enabled, led and delivered multiple workshops for clients providing specialist advice, guidance and training in EMC Technology and Reference Architectures
Oracle, Training, Technology, Workshops, Infrastructure, EMC, Winning, LED
2006 - 2010
job
Enterprise Information Architect & Delivery Manager
Network Rail Infrastructure UK Ltd.
Senior Manager with overall responsibility for the Enterprise Data Management, Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing strategies and associated frameworks. Provided direct leadership and career management for a multi-disciplined team of over 30 data professionals.
Key Achievements
• Presented a "vision" for a more effective Data Management & Business Intelligence strategy to Senior Finance Managers and the Group Finance Director. Created the business case and received funding for implementation. Delivered the initial programme on time and to budget allowing the realisation of significant operational headcount savings.
• Rationalised Business Intelligence technologies from over 25 to 2 strategic standards, instrumental in the re-negotiation of Enterprise Software Agreements resulting in cost savings in excess of £5m.
• Established, recruited and enabled a centralised, "Competency Centre" team for data management, data engineering and data delivery including an Offshore Delivery Capability. This resulted in the replacement of external consultants saving more than £600k per month in operational costs.
Key Achievements
• Presented a "vision" for a more effective Data Management & Business Intelligence strategy to Senior Finance Managers and the Group Finance Director. Created the business case and received funding for implementation. Delivered the initial programme on time and to budget allowing the realisation of significant operational headcount savings.
• Rationalised Business Intelligence technologies from over 25 to 2 strategic standards, instrumental in the re-negotiation of Enterprise Software Agreements resulting in cost savings in excess of £5m.
• Established, recruited and enabled a centralised, "Competency Centre" team for data management, data engineering and data delivery including an Offshore Delivery Capability. This resulted in the replacement of external consultants saving more than £600k per month in operational costs.
Business Intelligence, Budget, Data management, Leadership, Management, Finance, Engineering, Business Case, Data engineering, Offshore, Implementation, Software, Enterprise, Manager
2004 - 2006
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Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics
Cable & Wireless Worldwide.
Responsible for developing, implementing and driving the Business Intelligence Strategy covering both Data Management and Data Exploitation. A member of the wider IS leadership team with line management responsibility for a dedicated team of Business Intelligence specialists.
Key Achievements
• Envisioned, designed and implemented the Customer SPINE, a Data Management Strategy and associated platform to enable the more effective management of "customer" and "service" data across Cable & Wireless Worldwide and Energis Communications
• Proposed and implemented an operational analytics solution to drive more effective Customer Service provision. Resulted in a data driven process that increased on-time Service Delivery from 72% to over 90% by providing a focus on those tasks that directly affected On-time Service Delivery.
• Implemented an "Opportunity to Cash" solution showing corporate revenue leakage down the sales, order, delivery and invoicing lifecycle. Allowed the sales teams to become more efficient during the sales process, resulted in greater lead conversion and improved service delivery processes.
Key Achievements
• Envisioned, designed and implemented the Customer SPINE, a Data Management Strategy and associated platform to enable the more effective management of "customer" and "service" data across Cable & Wireless Worldwide and Energis Communications
• Proposed and implemented an operational analytics solution to drive more effective Customer Service provision. Resulted in a data driven process that increased on-time Service Delivery from 72% to over 90% by providing a focus on those tasks that directly affected On-time Service Delivery.
• Implemented an "Opportunity to Cash" solution showing corporate revenue leakage down the sales, order, delivery and invoicing lifecycle. Allowed the sales teams to become more efficient during the sales process, resulted in greater lead conversion and improved service delivery processes.
Business Intelligence, Data management, Leadership, Customer service, Management, Analytics, Sales, Service, Wireless, Processes, Service Delivery
2000 - 2004
freelance
Principal Consultant/Managing Consultant
Unilog (UK) Ltd.
Business Intelligence Solutions (formally marchFIRST (UK) Ltd - Whittman-Hart (UK) Ltd - Fulcrum Solutions Ltd)
Instrumental in building and then leading a dedicated Business Intelligence consulting team of twenty-five consultants, acting as a highly trusted client advisor on both business strategy and technical implementation.
Key Achievements
• Consistently met personal and practice utilisation targets over 4 years, leading on over 10 client engagements ranging from £30k small engagements to programmes in excess of £5m
• Designed, developed and implemented a "quantitative analysis" based equity scoring, security selection & portfolio analysis system for a UK based Hedge Fund. Generated over £2m of repeat business.
Instrumental in building and then leading a dedicated Business Intelligence consulting team of twenty-five consultants, acting as a highly trusted client advisor on both business strategy and technical implementation.
Key Achievements
• Consistently met personal and practice utilisation targets over 4 years, leading on over 10 client engagements ranging from £30k small engagements to programmes in excess of £5m
• Designed, developed and implemented a "quantitative analysis" based equity scoring, security selection & portfolio analysis system for a UK based Hedge Fund. Generated over £2m of repeat business.
Business strategy, Business Intelligence, Consulting, Security, Implementation
1997 - 2000
freelance
Lead Consultant/Senior Consultant
Oracle Corporation.
Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing Practice
Responsible for the implementation and pre-sales of Oracle Business Intelligence technology. Delivered over 15 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing solutions for Oracle clients. Worked at various locations throughout EMEA but with a significant spell in San Francisco.
Responsible for the implementation and pre-sales of Oracle Business Intelligence technology. Delivered over 15 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing solutions for Oracle clients. Worked at various locations throughout EMEA but with a significant spell in San Francisco.
Business Intelligence, Oracle, Sales, Technology, Implementation, SAN
My education
1992
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1996
The University of Aston in Birmingham
BSc, Management and Computer Science (Major in Management Information Systems)
BSc, Management and Computer Science (Major in Management Information Systems)
Including one year in industry working for a unilever Operating Company to implement Unilever's standard Data Warehousing and Activity Based Costing Initiatives.
1984
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1989
The William Brookes School
Secondary, Mathematics
Secondary, Mathematics
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