Nick Bryan
Data Analyst
Worcester,Worcestershire
Summary
Senior data and analytics professional with 20+ years’ experience delivering decision-critical insight, forecasting models, and automated reporting solutions across complex, regulated organisations. Proven track record of translating business problems into scalable analytical solutions that improve performance, reduce cost, and enable executive decision-making. Expert in Python, SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-driven automation, with deep experience building end-to-end analytics products—from data ingestion and modelling through to stakeholder adoption. Trusted advisor to senior leaders, known for combining technical depth with commercial pragmatism. Senior Data and Analytics Professional delivering decision-critical insight and forecasting solutions across complex organisations. Translates business challenges into scalable analytical products that optimise performance and enable executive decision-making. Drives stakeholder engagement and capability building through interactive dashboards and automated reporting. Strategic thinker leveraging data-driven insights to support business objectives and enhance operational effectiveness. Facilitates workshops to uncover KPIs and align analytics with strategic priorities, fostering a culture of data literacy. Champions efficiency through automation and collaborative knowledge sharing. Results-driven Business Insight Lead transforming data into actionable strategies that drive organisational success. Implements cutting-edge analytics solutions that improve forecasting reliability and reduce reporting efforts. Cultivates strong partnerships with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and deliver impactful insights. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service. Responsible Data Analyst, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering 15+ years of experience in industry with history of recognition for performance. Detail-orientated, adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews. With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements.
Expert BI Lead, effectively manages assignments and team members. Dedicated to self-development to provide expectation-exceeding service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Insight Lead
Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
01.2015 - Current
- Senior analytics lead responsible for delivering enterprise-level insight, forecasting, and performance intelligence across multiple operational and service portfolios.
- Led the design and delivery of interactive executive dashboards in Power BI, underpinned by robust SQL-based data models and automated refresh pipelines.
- Built and deployed a fully automated forecasting solution using Python (Facebook Prophet), integrated into Microsoft Fabric and consumed via Power BI—supporting forward planning and capacity decision-making.
- Developed and operationalised machine-learning models using Microsoft Fabric’s AI capabilities to enhance predictive accuracy and reduce manual analysis.
- Delivered process automation that generated efficiency savings equivalent to one full-time role, freeing analyst capacity for higher-value work.
- Acted as lead analytics partner to senior stakeholders, running structured workshops to define KPIs, clarify commercial objectives, and align insight to strategic priorities.
- Oversaw financial reconciliation and contract assurance, ensuring data integrity and supporting informed commercial decision-making.
- Founded and chaired an internal Data Science Knowledge Network, accelerating adoption of modern analytics practices and upskilling analysts across the organisation.
- Commercial impact: improved forecasting reliability, reduced reporting effort, faster executive decision cycles, and measurable operational efficiencies.
Performance Manager
NHS England
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Produced board level-level performance packs and executive briefings supporting national oversight and assurance.
- Designed structured performance management tools to monitor delivery against strategic objectives.
- Conducted deep dive analysis to identify systemic performance risks and opportunities for improvement.
Senior Information Analyst
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Delivered advanced analytics and dashboards for senior leadership and transformation programmes.
- Modelled the operational and financial impact of large-scale digital and service transformation initiatives.
- Designed and implemented self service-service reporting solutions using SSRS and SQL.
- Established data quality and governance processes to support organisational change and performance improvement.
Data Analyst
BMG Research
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Designed survey instruments and automated data transformation workflows for large-scale research projects.
- Introduced automation that reduced manual processing time by one day per week.
- Delivered statistically robust analysis to support client insight and reporting.
Management Information Analyst
Learning and Skills Council
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Conducted statistical analysis and national benchmarking to evaluate programme performance.
- Produced recurring dashboards supporting both local and national performance management.
Education
BSc - Computer Science
University of Derby
01.2001
Skills
- Analytics & Data Science
- Predictive analytics
- Forecasting
- Statistical modelling
- Performance optimisation
- Machine learning
- KPI design
- Business performance frameworks
- Data & Technology
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Power BI
- DAX optimisation
- Microsoft Fabric
- ETL pipelines
- Data quality
- Automation
- Palantir Foundry
- Executive stakeholder engagement
- Translating insight into action
- Benefits realisation
- Efficiency gains
- Workshop facilitation
- Requirements discovery
- Capability building
- Knowledge leadership
- SQL programming
- Data visualization
- Process automation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Insight delivery
Certification
Statistical Process Control (In house 2008)
Forecasting Models & Time Series in Python (Udemy 2023)
Advanced Analytics in R (Udemy 2023)
Complete Python Bootcamp (Udemy 2023)
Power BI (in House)
DAX Fast Track (in house 2023)
Data Quality (Udemy 2023)
Stakeholder Management (Udemy 2023)
Managing Data Analysis (Udemy 2024)
Fundamentals of Population Health Management (Coursera 2024)
Population Health Management Study Design (Coursera 2024)
Social Determinants of health (Coursera 2024)
Responsible Data Analysis (Coursera 2024)
Managing Data Analysis (Coursera 2024)
IBM Prompt engineering (Coursera 2025)
IBM Artificial Intelligence (Coursera 2025)
Stanford University (online) AI in Healthcare (Coursera 2025)
FDP Palantir certifications including Pipeline builder, Contour, Quiver, (Federated Data Platform)
Timeline
Business Insight Lead
Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
01.2015 - Current
Performance Manager
NHS England
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Information Analyst
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2007 - 01.2015
Data Analyst
BMG Research
01.2004 - 01.2007
Management Information Analyst
Learning and Skills Council
01.2001 - 01.2004
BSc - Computer Science
University of Derby