Serhan K Ismail
Guildford,Surrey
Summary
Accomplished data analytics, business intelligence and data engineering professional with expertise in PowerBI, QlikView, Snowflake, SQL, and Tableau. Proficient in scripting and automation using Python and Linux Shell scripting. Skilled in DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Jira, Liquibase, Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and Chat GPT 5.0. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
VP, PB-Analytics Team Lead
Morgan Stanley
London
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Managed BI/Analytics team of 4-6 individuals, achieving project objectives.
- Led development of Prime Brokerage Market Share and Control Dashboards in Power BI.
- Utilised Snowflake to implement effective data warehousing solutions.
- Spearheaded adoption of DevOps best practices, enhancing analytics function efficiency.
- Oversaw legacy DB2 database management to ensure data integrity.
- Employed LLM models daily for debugging and development tasks.
Senior BI Consultant (Contractor), Team Lead
Morgan Stanley
London
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Managed BI/Analytics team of 2-4 consultants.
- Key data analytics projects included developing PB Outliers Dashboard and Equity Swaps Dashboard (p. 1).
- Utilized QlikView, NPrinting, and SQL extensively for data visualization and reporting (p. 1).
BI Consultant / Senior BI Consultant
BIPB-Keyrus UK
London
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Delivered consultancy services using Tableau, QlikView 11, and Microstrategy.
- Engaged multiple clients, including SSE, Ipsen, and BNY Mellon within one year.
- Contributed to diverse projects for each client by leveraging various analytical tools.
Senior BI Consultant/ Project Lead
QlikView Türkiye/ BI Technology
Istanbul
06.2011 - 11.2015
- Spearheaded numerous QlikView implementations for sales, HR, stock, and finance data integration.
- Collaborated with leading companies such as Turkcell, Burger King, and Park Bravo.
- Delivered multiple proof-of-concepts across cities including Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, and Bursa.
- Supported resolution of QlikView product issues at local and international levels.
BI Consultant
DSS Teknoloji/ BI Technology
Istanbul
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Provided local and international product support using QlikView.
- Executed data modelling and report design with SAP Business Objects.
- Served as support function for SAP Business Objects to resolve technical issues.
IT Audit Assistant
KPMG
Istanbul
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Conducted IT audit assessments in leading Turkish and international banks, including Garanti, Denizbank, and HSBC.
- Ensured compliance with IT audit standards throughout engagements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management Information Systems
Bogazici University
Istanbul 09.2002 - 06.2007
Skills
- Data Analytics/BI: PowerBI, QlikView 11/12, Snowflake, SQL, Tableau, NPrinting, Micro Strategy, SAP Business Objects
- Scripting & Automation: Python, Linux Shell
- DevOps: Jenkins, Jira, Liquibase, Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot
- LLM: Claude Sonnet 45, Chat GPT 50
Timeline
VP, PB-Analytics Team Lead
Morgan Stanley
05.2022 - 01.2026
Senior BI Consultant (Contractor), Team Lead
Morgan Stanley
01.2017 - 05.2022
BI Consultant / Senior BI Consultant
BIPB-Keyrus UK
01.2016 - 05.2017
Senior BI Consultant/ Project Lead
QlikView Türkiye/ BI Technology
06.2011 - 11.2015
BI Consultant
DSS Teknoloji/ BI Technology
03.2010 - 03.2011
IT Audit Assistant
KPMG
07.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Management Information Systems
Bogazici University
09.2002 - 06.2007