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Adam Holder

@adamholder

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I am a Data & Analytics leader driving cloud BI transformation with Microsoft Fabric, PowerBI, SQL, and Python.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a strategic data leadership role where I can lead cloud BI and data engineering transformations, build a data-driven culture, mentor teams, and deliver measurable cost savings and business insights.

I am a results-driven Data & Analytics leader with 10 years' experience across retail, manufacturing, and logistics, focused on delivering BI and cloud data engineering solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and Python.

At Verne I led the data function, designed greenfield cloud data architecture, integrated REST APIs and automated pipelines, and created the company’s first data strategy to enable tactical decision-making.

Previously I delivered 45+ analytics solutions, reduced functional costs by £120k, boosted delivery revenue by 37% and compliance by 63%, and built ML customer segmentation and inventory optimisation initiatives that delivered measurable revenue and cost improvements.

I lead and coach teams to raise data literacy and performance, mentoring analysts and embedding governance and project workflows; I am seeking a strategic data leadership role to scale cloud BI, drive culture change, and deliver measurable business impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Data & Reporting Lead

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Verne

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Lead the data department and designed a greenfield data architecture integrating REST APIs and automated pipelines to enable data-driven decisions. Developed and executed the company's first data strategy and established governance and automated reporting to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Microsoft Fabric Data Strategy REST APIs Data Governance Power BI SQL Python Data Architecture

Operational Data & Analytics Manager

Matalan

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Delivered centralised KPI dashboards for supply chain operations across five departments and implemented a modern cloud-based infrastructure to increase data accessibility. Coached analysts on cloud, coding, and BI tools while introducing project workflows to improve stakeholder engagement.

Power BI Cloud Infrastructure KPIs Supply Chain Analytics Data Strategy Stakeholder Management SQL Python

Lead Data Analyst

Saint-Gobain

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Led a data analytics team to deliver 45+ analytics solutions, reducing functional costs by £120k and increasing delivery revenue by 37% while boosting compliance by 63%. Trained 65+ staff to improve data literacy and mentored four analysts with personalized development plans.

Data Analytics SQL Power BI Team Leadership Data Literacy Python

Data Analyst

Jewson

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Co-developed an ML customer segmentation model (67% accuracy) and drove £90k in incremental sales via targeted campaigns; optimised POS inventory across 550+ branches delivering a 25% cost reduction. Identified e-commerce allocation inefficiencies, reducing operational costs by £63k and improving customer experience.

Machine Learning Customer Segmentation SQL Python A B Testing Power BI

Graduate Trainee

Jewson

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Conducted performance analysis of loyalty marketing campaigns and delivered strategic recommendations that realised £2 million in cost savings and improved marketing ROI. Supported cross-functional stakeholders with actionable analytics insights.

Marketing Analytics Performance Analysis SQL Excel Reporting ROI Optimization