Personal details

Chris N. - Remote data analyst

Chris N.

BI Architect
Based in: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Timezone: Pretoria (UTC+2)

Summary

During my 16-year career in Business Intelligence roles across many industries, I've successfully managed and grown large departments of Business Intelligence developers and data scientists with an emphasis on open communication while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within my teams. Along the way, I've built a reputation as a resourceful senior leader, team builder, and problem solver who confronts challenges head-on and adeptly manages change to improve business operations.
As a Data Architect with a degree in Information Systems, I bring to the table a solid grasp of BI architecture & design, Information Systems management, business analytics, data mining, and statistical analysis. I've directed teams responsible for data strategy, governance, reporting, and analytics for corporate clients in different industries. Being a technology-oriented professional, I look for innovative ways to utilize data and introduce modern business analytic tools to help companies to turn data into a competitive advantage.

Work Experience

Principle BI Architect
Maczar Solutions | Jul 2021 - Present
SQL
MySQL
Azure
Tableau
QlikView
DAX
Microsoft Power BI
Data Warehouse
Azure Data Factory
Launched and operated a consulting company with a focus on bridging the ever-widening gap between data swamps, SME's and executives who are forced to make decisions on reams of data rather than information or even insights. Maczar Solutions provides strategic advisory services, including data audits, cloud data modernization, business intelligence roadmaps, technical team assessments, gap analysis and more.
Head of Data
Entelect | Jan 2015 - Jun 2021
SQL
MySQL
Database
Tableau
QlikView
Qlik Sense
Microsoft Power BI
Data Modelling
Data Warehouse
Promoted 2 times to strategic data management roles based on an impressive record of leading and managing data and advising on how it can be utilised. I was accountable for leading a department that delivers and manages high-quality, efficient end-to-end data solutions across a broad client base. I directed the design and delivery of data and analytics solutions for the assigned clients by leveraging a deep understanding of data warehousing, BI, advanced analytics reporting & Machine Learning to solve challenging client needs. Reported to the COO.

Education

Monash University
Bachelor's degree・Business Information Systems
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007