Luke Uglow
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
Analytical professional with expertise in problem-solving and data interpretation. Skilled in synthesising complex information into actionable insights, leveraging a background in biomedical science and bioinformatics to enhance business analysis. Focused on driving organisational success through informed, data-driven decision-making.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Business Analyst
Preventx
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2026.04 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of large data lake, identifying practical solutions for stakeholders.
- Developed tools for quantifying change impact, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Implemented a suite of Power BI reports for key business performance management.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Simplified complex data into clear presentations, enhancing team communication and collaboration.
- Managed change initiatives for improved organisational efficiency.
- Applied technical knowledge and communicated complex concepts clearly to facilitate problem understanding and informed decision-making.
Operations Process Improvement Lead
Preventx
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2025.04 - 2026.04
- Led end-to-end operations as lead SME across functions, ensuring alignment and efficiency.
- Coordinated function priorities to improve turnaround times for sample analysis.
- Mapped key processes and identified changes, enhancing business impact tracking.
- Applied biomedical science knowledge to ideate solutions across lab, clinical, and technical teams.
Lab Manager
Preventx
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2023.03 - 2025.04
- Oversaw UKAS inspections and led assay validation for hepatitis C testing, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Managed team of 20+ laboratory staff to optimise high-volume testing workflows.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure consistency and reliability of test results.
- Trained laboratory staff to enhance daily performance and adherence to standard practices.
- Troubleshot complex laboratory equipment, minimising downtime and maintaining testing schedules.
- Followed ethical guidelines for sensitive clinical samples and accompanying data.
Laboratory Technician
Preventx
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2021.04 - 2023.03
- Performed testing procedures according to agreed laboratory protocols.
- Operated complex scientific equipment with care and precision.
- Adhered strictly to quality control standards for reliable test outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2018.08 - 2021.08
Skills
- Snowflake SQL
- Advanced Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Requirement gathering
- User acceptance testing
- Specification writing
- SWOT Analysis
- Hypothesis testing
- Statistical analysis
- Project management
- Jira and confluence proficiency
- Verbal communication
- Creative ideation
- Relationship Management
- Risk analysis techniques
- Process Improvement
- Financial analysis
- Report-writing
- Agile methodology
- Statistic analysis
- Technical writing
- Good laboratory practice
- Miro
- mondaycom
- UKAS standards
- Understanding of GDPR
- Sexual health education
- Public health strategies
- Implementing clinical pathways
Accomplishments
Awarded the IBMS President's Prize for achieving the highest overall performance across all Biomedical Science pathways. Received the Biomolecular Sciences Research Prize in recognition of excellence in an undergraduate laboratory research project.
Certification
Licentiate of the Institute of Biomedical Science
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Analyst
Preventx
2026.04 - Current
Operations Process Improvement Lead
Preventx
2025.04 - 2026.04
Lab Manager
Preventx
2023.03 - 2025.04
Laboratory Technician
Preventx
2021.04 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Sheffield Hallam University
2018.08 - 2021.08