Kurt Williams
@kurtwilliams
Business Intelligence Specialist focused on data-driven decision making.
What I'm looking for
I am a Business Intelligence Specialist dedicated to helping organizations harness their data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in developing end-to-end data analytics solutions that empower businesses to leverage their data effectively. My expertise lies in creating enterprise-level data solutions, including data warehouses and semantic models, which provide comprehensive insights across various departments.
My journey in the field began with a strong foundation in the Microsoft BI stack, and I have since transitioned to Power BI, where I have become proficient in DAX and ETL processes. I pride myself on my ability to collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, ensuring that the solutions I deliver meet their needs. My commitment to user satisfaction and solution maintainability drives me to document every aspect of my work, making it accessible for future developers and users alike.
Currently, I am a Power BI consultant at Set Course, where I focus on building analytics solutions for the construction industry. My previous roles have included lead BI consultant positions in various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, and local government. I am passionate about using data to tell compelling stories and drive informed decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Power BI Consultant
Level Methods
Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)
Currently working as a Power BI consultant, responsible for data warehouse architecture design and Power BI development tasks. This includes dimensional data modelling, ETL process development, and creating complex measures and calculated columns using DAX.
Lead BI Consultant
Fresh BI
Apr 2024 - Nov 2024 (7 months)
Served as a Lead BI consultant, focusing on Power BI development for clients in the oil & gas industry. Developed reports such as a Profit & Loss report and a Customer Churn report, replacing manual processes with automated, interactive solutions.
Lead BI Consultant
Lime Theory
Apr 2023 - Jan 2024 (9 months)
Worked as a Lead BI consultant, specializing in Power BI solutions for mining industry clients. Developed reports for material waste tracking and trainee progress, utilizing data sources like Snowflake and Sharepoint.
Power BI Consultant
City of Gold Coast
Mar 2021 - May 2021 (2 months)
Served as a Power BI Consultant and subject matter expert for the local government office. Responsibilities included gathering requirements, ETL in Power Query, data modelling, and creating interactive visualizations and dashboards.
Power BI Consultant
Landmark Space
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)
Worked as a Power BI Consultant, developing an Executive Dashboard to track KPIs across various departments for the C-suite. Utilized Salesforce API as a main data source and managed Power BI Service administration.
Business Intelligence Developer
Bank of England
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 (6 months)
Contributed to a data warehouse and SSAS cube solution for analyzing insurance companies' end-of-year reporting. Primarily worked with SSIS, SSAS, and SQL.
SQL Insight Analyst
Paws.com
Jan 2019 - Feb 2019 (1 month)
Worked as a SQL insight analyst, producing self-serve data sets, ad hoc analyses, charts, and dashboards for internal stakeholders. Utilized Periscope and Redshift and acted as the data and SQL subject matter expert.
Business Intelligence Developer
Expedia
Sep 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Served as a Business Intelligence Developer, working on a large-scale SSAS multidimensional cube and data warehouse. Created SQL objects, ETL packages using SSIS, and reports and dashboards using Power BI and SSRS.
Business Intelligence Developer and Data Engineer
Cardlytics
Jan 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Worked as a Business Intelligence Developer and Data Engineer, building end-to-end business reports for various internal departments. Responsibilities included gathering requirements, manipulating data in MS SQL Server, building ETL packages using SSIS, and creating reports using SSRS, Tableau, and Excel.
Business Intelligence Consultant
Capgemini
Feb 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Worked as a Business Intelligence Consultant, liaising with business analysts and stakeholders to determine report requirements. Created SAP Universes, developed SAP Web Intelligence and Qlikview reports, and administered the Business Objects server.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University College London
Master of Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering with Computer Science
2009 - 2013
Grade: 2:1 Honours Degree
Activities and societies: Project Work: Built the Language Model of a Speech Recognition System using the Bayesian likelihood model. Developed a simulation of a Microwave Imaging Breast Cancer Detection System using Electro-Magnetic field simulation software. Industry Relevant Courses: Object-Oriented Programming I & II (Java), Algorithmics & Data Structures (Java), Functional Programming (Miranda), Tools & Environments, Software Engineering.
Completed a Master of Engineering degree focusing on Electronic & Electrical Engineering with Computer Science. Undertook project work including building a speech recognition system language model and simulating a microwave imaging breast cancer detection system. Studied industry-relevant courses such as Object-Oriented Programming, Algorithmics & Data Structures, and Software Engineering.
La Chataigneraie, International School of Geneva
International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma, International Baccalaureate
Grade: 37 Points
Activities and societies: Courses: Computer Science Higher - Java Object Oriented Programming, Physics Higher, Mathematics Higher, Economics Standard, English A1 Standard, French A2 Standard.
Obtained an International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma. Studied a range of subjects at Higher and Standard levels, including Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, English, and French. Achieved a score of 37 points.
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