Jude Cole
@judecole
I turn complex data, governance, and AI requirements into reliable business solutions and actionable insights.
What I'm looking for
At AstraZeneca, I defined AI-readiness requirements for critical R&D documents, mapped ingestion priorities to the Collibra metamodel, and supported Power BI dashboards for document- and question-level scoring. I also prepared governed FAIR data and metadata for a multi-agent AI Development Assistant, helping researchers query clinical trial and R&D data in natural language.
I've led data migration, governance, and analytics initiatives for British Airways, MAG, DWP, HMRC, the Department for Education, Ministry of Justice, Diageo, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. My work has improved integration efficiency by 30%, data retrieval times by 40%, forecast accuracy by 20%, and data accuracy to 98–99% across large-scale datasets.
I translate stakeholder needs into process maps, functional specifications, governance controls, dashboards, and delivery backlogs. I work across Azure, SQL, Python, Power BI, ETL, Collibra, Redshift, SAP, and Agile delivery to make data reliable, discoverable, and useful for business decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
I defined and documented requirements for an AI‑readiness assessment of critical R&D documents using a 19‑criteria framework; mapped ingestion priorities to the Collibra metamodel and oversaw the development of Power BI dashboards to surface document‑ and question‑level scores.
I facilitated stakeholder workshops with clinical, regulatory and data governance leads to validate the Critical Inventor
Conducted requirements analysis and facilitated workshops to support a large‑scale data migration from external sources into proprietary systems, delivering detailed process maps and functional specifications that improved integration efficiency by 30%.
Defined API integration requirements and collaborated with technical teams to enhance data architecture, boosting processing speed and reliability
• Led the migration of terabyte-scale data from external sources to proprietary systems, increasing data integration efficiency by 30% and aligning with strategic organisational goals.
• Enhanced data architecture and API integrations, resulting in a 25% improvement in data processing speed and reliability.
• Developed a comprehensive data lake in Redshift, centralising data storage and cleansing
• • Spearheaded digital infrastructure enhancements to enhance data processing capabilities, aligning closely with strategic business requirements, and improving end-to-end system efficiency.
• Conducted detailed data profiling and implemented a robust data quality framework, enhancing data accuracy by 40% and significantly boosting the reliability of business-critical decisions.
• Developed and s
Technical Business Analyst/Data Analyst
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)
• Led the development and implementation of an Azure cloud-based platform, resulting in an increase in process efficiency and meeting the modern requirements of DWP end users.
• Directed cross-functional teams including developers and architects to transform and cleanse data, ensuring the new platform exceeded stakeholder expectations with a 95% approval rate.
• Conducted comprehensive gap analyse
Senior Technical Business Analyst/Data Analyst
May 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 2 months)
• Collaborated with key stakeholders to translate complex business problems and user needs into detailed requirements, which in turn drove multiple work steams and provided clear guidelines for the developers.
• Utilized Azure DevOps to implement epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Communicated requirements to stakeholders using appropriate methods.
• Collaborated with Produc
• Led data-driven projects crucial to government policy and public health responses during the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving a 99% accuracy rate in data handling with Python, SAS, SQL, and Excel. This work was vital for timely crisis decision-making.
• Utilised SAS Visual Analytics and Power BI to derive insights from structured data, improving government response strategies and boosting public se
• Enhanced Data and Digital Infrastructure Across the Organisation
• Remediated critical applications to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Engaged with stakeholders and subject matter experts to align efforts and share insights.
• Strategically prioritised application updates based on support timelines and investment levels.
• Performed comprehensive analyses of existing data systems, pinpoi
• Spearheaded a transformation program for the UK prison and probation system during my tenure at the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
• Collaborated closely with diverse stakeholders to comprehensively gather requirements and gain insights into existing challenges within the data infrastructure.
• Strategically developed "As Is" and "To Be" business process models to illustrate current challenges and c
• Led and executed customer analytics projects by harnessing diverse data sources, including customer, financial, and sales data, sourced from various teams within the organization.
• Expertly conducted Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes across multiple data warehouses, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Translated analytical findings into actionable and commercially valuable insights u
Senior business analyst/ data developer
Working within the global Client On-boarding Change Management Team working with key stakeholders, putting in place the right data services to sustain the quality and completeness of data on an ongoing basis. Responsibility to focus on data change management, data quality KPI calculation, maintenance, root cause analysis as well as putting action plans tog
Develop and maintain performance reporting; Identifying trends and making recommendations to allow informed decisions to be made on future performance. Conducting the ETL and manipulation of high volumes of data to then report them in a clear and concise way. Using data surveillance (monitor data) to add an additional layer in the analysis of consumer behaviour and changes in their activities. Pro
Develop and maintain performance reporting; Identifying trends and making recommendations to allow informed decisions to be made on future performance. Conducting the ETL and manipulation of high volumes of data to then report them in a clear and concise way. Using data surveillance (monitor data) to add an additional layer in the analysis of consumer behaviour and changes in their activities. Pro
Restructuring the ecommerce division for FORD UK & EUROPE. Delivering regular reporting to access the effectiveness of 22+ websites and marketing campaigns using SAS BASE and Business Objects SAP. Comprehensive understanding of digital activity measurement and metrics – what it is capable of and what it represents. Good understanding of the key measurement and monitoring tools (both free and paid
Associate Analytical Consultant - Data Visualisation & Reporting Consultant
Apr 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year)
Implementing prototypes for use in sales situations and site visits.
Developing, testing, and implementing data visualisations for internal and external customers; taking direction from the technical lead or project manager as assigned.
Designing dashboards and reports to data visualisation best practise standards.
Reviewing and editing documentation for consulting projects.
Participating in p
I oversaw all project activity, maintaining a firm handle on projects to ensure all work is of the highest quality and in-line with the client's objectives. I worked closely with the team across project activity, delegating responsibilities and providing them with motivation to spur on their progression.
Working as part of a team within a fast-paced environment in the financial services industry dealing with clients, analysts and schedules. Took part in developing financial forecasts and generating internal management reports. Duties: Researching and analysing financial information relating to specific companies. Assisting analyst in keeping clients informed of the current position of their portfo
High-end retailer of jewellery and luxury watches. – Awarded Rolex’s top sales person for the region 2005. My proven track record and consistency at exceeding sales targets plus the high level of assistance I provided to the customers allowed me to progress to trainee manager in the short space of a year.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
London Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematical Science
2010 - 2014
London Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Science
2010 - 2014
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Science, developing strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Oxbridge College
A-levels, Chemistry, Mathematics, physics
2001 - 2003
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