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Craig Foster

Brentwood,UK

Summary

Data analytics professional specializing in Tableau, Power BI, and SQL, with a strong focus on visualization best practices. Proficient in advanced Excel and Databricks, driving impactful data strategies and embedded analytics. Expertise in OLAP, Python, PySpark, and MQuery, enhancing self-service BI and automating workflows. Committed to improving stakeholder engagement through innovative applications of MS Power Automate and PowerQuery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Business intelligence manager

Awin Ltd
London, UK
03.2023 - 08.2025
  • Deployed Tableau Embedded solution for over 100 clients, improving access to real-time insights.
  • Led rollout of self-service BI tools, reducing ad-hoc requests by 40% across departments.
  • Mentored team of 10+ analysts, facilitating career development and internal promotions.
  • Championed agile practices in data team, enhancing responsiveness to business requirements.
  • Evaluated existing BI systems to identify areas for improvement or upgrades.
  • Fostered collaboration through effective communication and guidance.

Senior Data Analyst

Awin Ltd
London
09.2020 - 03.2023
  • Utilised advanced Tableau and Power BI dashboards to deliver insights on operational and product performance.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to establish KPIs and convert business objectives into analytical frameworks.
  • Supported transition to Databricks, leveraging PySpark to develop scalable data pipelines, boosting efficiency tenfold.

Data Analyst

Awin Ltd
London
03.2017 - 09.2020
  • Created robust reporting solutions in SQL and Power BI, supporting commercial strategy and user behaviour tracking.
  • Automated manual reporting processes with Power Automate, reducing delivery time by 60%.
  • Developed new performance metrics and implemented tracking frameworks that guided marketing and operations decisions.

Education

BA (Hons) - Politics

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester

Skills

  • Tableau
  • Looker
  • Power BI
  • OLAP
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Databricks
  • SQL
  • Python
  • PySpark
  • DAX
  • PowerQuery
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Self-Service BI

Timeline

Business intelligence manager

Awin Ltd
03.2023 - 08.2025

Senior Data Analyst

Awin Ltd
09.2020 - 03.2023

Data Analyst

Awin Ltd
03.2017 - 09.2020

BA (Hons) - Politics

Manchester Metropolitan University

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