Grigory Koftaylov
@grigorykoftaylov
Senior Business Intelligence Developer with a passion for data storytelling.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Business Intelligence Developer with over 10 years of experience in BI, analytics, and data management. My expertise lies in designing and delivering high-quality reporting solutions that empower Go-To-Market teams and executive leadership to make informed, data-driven decisions. I am passionate about data storytelling, visualizing KPIs, and simplifying complex data insights to solve business challenges.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led and managed data projects, enhancing reporting and analytics capabilities across various departments. At Blue Arrow, I developed Power BI reporting solutions that significantly reduced ad-hoc report requests and improved operational efficiency. My experience at Henkel involved leading a distributed team and implementing a machine learning-based promo prediction system, which greatly enhanced sales planning accuracy. I am committed to improving data literacy across organizations and have conducted training sessions for business users and executives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Intelligence Developer
Blue Arrow
Jun 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Led data projects to enhance reporting and analytics for Finance, HR, and Operations, achieving a 90% decrease in ad-hoc report requests. Developed Power BI solutions, maintained data architecture, and collaborated with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and compliance. Delivered insights through detailed reporting and led training sessions to improve data literacy.
Data Analyst
Healthwatch England
Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 (7 months)
Investigated, cleaned, and transformed data to meet reporting requirements, contributing to improved data quality and insights.
Business Intelligence Analyst (Volunteer)
Drivio
Jan 2021 - Mar 2021 (2 months)
Investigated and transformed data to meet reporting requirements. Designed reports to track business performance using Power BI, DAX, and Power Query M.
Business Intelligence Lead
Henkel
Apr 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 6 months)
Maintained and enhanced Sales Force Automation and BI systems, achieving a 75% reduction in system errors. Designed over 60 reports and dashboards using Power BI, improving report usage by 70%. Developed automation utilities to streamline data processing and led a cost-saving project that reduced the annual service budget by 50%.
Business Intelligence Systems Analyst
Henkel
Sep 2011 - Apr 2016 (4 years 7 months)
Led the implementation of sales-weighted measures in a BI system, improving analytics quality. Managed UAT and software development delivery, while training over 200 business analysts and managers on BI tools and Excel.
Senior Technical Support Specialist
Blackwood
Sep 2008 - Sep 2011 (3 years)
Provided advanced technical support for software and hardware issues, leading a team to improve service quality. Mentored support specialists to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.
Technical Support Specialist and Software Developer
Dubki
Dec 2006 - Sep 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Diagnosed technical issues and developed software solutions to enhance system performance. Collaborated with engineers on software development projects to implement bug fixes and feature enhancements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saratov State Technical University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2002 - 2007
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on the principles of computer systems, programming, and data management.
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