Download Experienced Data Analyst/Database Developer with 10+ years

GORDON BRYANT
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality
Post Code
Linkedin
: British
: London, WC2H 7AS
: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gordon-bryant-38562817
E-mail : [email protected]
Mobile : 07932 680070
Other : 020 7766 5209
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Jun 1995
Sep 1999
Jun 2000
Jun 2001
Aug 2001
Dec 2001
C&G III – Visual Basic & Relational Databases
SAP Certified Consultant SD
MCP – VB6 Desktop Solutions
Microsoft Certified Trainer
MCP – VB6 Distributed Solutions
MCP – Designing Business Solutions Architecture
Microtech Training, Watford.
SAP Academy, Feltham
Microsoft
Microsoft, London
Microsoft
Microsoft
Jan 2003
MCSD
Microsoft
PROFILE
A Data Analyst / Database Developer with over 10 years commercial experience primarily in retail and retail
auditing using data warehouse techniques and database development.
Has developed multiple databases from analysis stage, including design, data mapping, and data transformation
using ETL methods and analysis, and the preparation of high volume data from major blue chip retailers. Projects
also include the designing and developing database front-ends, back-ends and bespoke reporting interface,
accessing many different database platforms and non-relational other file data.
Strong learning and problem solving skills as well as the ability to effectively simplify tasks have ensured a track
record of helping clients to improve data processes and reduce costs. Effective communication skills coupled with
persistence and flexibility have led to effective stakeholder and client facing performance, ensuring timely
completion of tasks despite changing requirements.
Seeks contract work being immediately available for both interviews and starts for most locations within
London and South East.
SKILL SUMMARY:
Operating systems:
Windows NT, Windows 2000. Windows 7.
Languages:
Visual Basic, VBA, ASP, T-SQL, HTML
Databases:
MS Access 2012-2000, SQL Server 2012 -2000, Oracle, SAP
Database objects/Ref:
T-SQL, SQL, MySQL
Network Connectivity:
ODBC, TCP/IP, FTP
Software / Desktop:
Microsoft SQL 2012 – 2000, Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Access 2012 /
2010, Visual Studio, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, SAP SD
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST; RECOMMENDATIONS AVAILABLE VIA LINKEDIN
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Jul 2015 – Apr 2016
Tesco PLC, Welwyn, UK
Largest global retailer, founded in 1919, currently has 6000+ stores worldwide and 3500+ in the UK.
Contracted as a Database Analyst / Developer to analyse employee process data from the stores. Then developed
a new database suite to improve efficiency of the Retail Industrial Engineers methods, (whose role is to measure
the time taken for each employee action in an individual store to the second, build new and improve existing staff
payroll models). Worked as part of a team of 12 including an IT Manager, Industrial Engineers and Developers.
Development over the full project lifecycle using Agile / Scrum methodologies.
Responsibilities:
 Design, develop, and document Access databases to improve productivity models for the Bakery, Product,
Suppliers, Merchandising and Master Data using Agile/Scrum methods.
 Worked as part of a development team working in the area of Stores Productivity incorporating enhancements
based on ideas provided by the Engineers
 Liaise with stakeholders and engineers to design and create MOST (Maynard work measurement time and
motion database) in MS Access using VBA and SQL.
 Analyse and extract data from multiple sources, databases, flat files, CSV’s, Excel, Teradata and SAS
 Map Data, create data flows, structure, transform and clean data from multiple sources using DTS / ETL
processes and transferring to the Bakery, Product, Suppliers, Merchandising and Master Data databases.
 Create full text search functions and SQL queries for exception reports
 Automate the import and export of large multiple sheet Excel workbooks into Access databases
 Design and develop automatic email, PDF creation and functionality for offsite use as well as available from
any store location
 Continuous Quality Assurance and UAT of data
 Develop top layer database with user login system, linked table copy and refresh functions
 Develop a Split database to enable back end updates automatically across network
Achievement:
Created the database suite and centralised data from multiple sources enabling product payroll models to be built
in a modular structured way much faster than previously, meaning new models can be created from previous
templates in hours rather than days thus ensuring significant timesaving and cost for the engineers.
Skill snapshot: Data Analysis, Data Flows, Data Mapping, UAT, Quality Assurance, Access 2010, VBA,
Visual Basic, Excel 2010, SQL Server 2010, DTS, Outlook 2010, MS Office Integration. VB Script, Windows
7, Agile
May 2012 – May 2015
PRGX, Luton, UK
PRGX (Profit Recovery Group) formerly PRG Schultz is the largest global retail auditing recovery company.
Specialising in the analysis of data and subsequent recovery of hidden revenue for from major global blue chip
companies. Clients in the UK include Sainsbury, Tesco, CPW, Costco.
Employed as a Data Analyst (Acquisition Specialist) to obtain clients data, analysing, mapping and preparing
for specialised auditing. Part of a team of 6 including a Data Systems Manager and Business Information Analysts
(BIA).
Responsibilities:
 Liaise with auditors, clients and stakeholders to obtain the correct financial, warehouse and email data for
recovery audits
 Analyse clients’ data storage to determine data required depending on clients system including (SQL Server,
SAP, Oracle / Financials, AS400, JDE, JDA, Teradata, and bespoke systems)
 Project manage the full life cycle of each project i.e. requirement gathering, data acquisition meetings, data
acquisition, data loading, data analysis, data mapping, data processing, and delivery to in-house audit within
strict time scales.
 Ensure projects met required audit dates, key stages, milestones and timelines.
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Assess workload and timelines to prioritise projects for self processing or delegation to other team members
to meet audit required date deadline
Liaise with offshore Development, Data Loading and BIA teams in India and the USA
Analyse clients’ data: Accounts Payable, Line item, Accounts Receivable, EPOS, Promotions
Use data dictionaries, case studies, and data samples to determine requirements
Data analysis of databases, table structures and creation of mapping documents to format data
Use SQL Server 2008 / 2005, Store Procedures and Functions, T-SQL, ETL, SSIS, SSRS, DTS, MS Access
2010, Excel, VBA to standardise data and prepare data for specific standardised audit required formats.
Create and provide mapping documents to onshore BIA’s and offshore teams, quality control the completed
SQL databases, CVS files, and data to required standards.
Create sample and prototype spreadsheets and databases for pre-audit checks using MS Access 2010, SQL
Server 2008 / 2005, Excel 2010, Surefind.
Use SQL Server 2008 / 2005, Store Procedures and Functions, T-SQL, ETL, SSIS, SSRS, DTS, MS Access
2010, Excel, VBA, to create adhoc non-standard data output requirements.
Document data processes, coding and standards for offshore processing
Create in-house data dictionaries for clients’ data on the in-house Citrix / Zen desktop platform
Design and develop in-house tools using SQL Server and MS Access, for speeding up data interrogation and
reporting options for auditors
Undertake User Acceptance Testing of data from onshore and offshore BIA’s
Quality control of output data from BIA’s before submission for final audit.
Create cleansed and normalised Master Data files for return to clients in SQL Server or Access database
format, Excel, or CSV formats (blue chip companies data being audited)
Design and create an automated reporting system in MS Access front end and SQL Server back end to
compare the count from the clients data report of sent FTP files, against the count of actual received files
uploaded to the FTP server each day.
Achievement:
Automated ftp reporting system reduced the labour intensive manual checking time from over two hours a day
to just 5 minutes.
Skill Snapshot: SQL Server 2008 / 2005, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, DTS, MS Access 2010, MS Office, MS Excel
2010, Business Intelligence, ETL. Visual Basic, VBScript, Citrix, Zen, Data Dictionaries, Data Mapping, Data
Flow, UAT, Surefind
Dec 2008 – Apr 2012
Independent Consulting, London
Undertook a number of small independent contracts for companies with a requirement to develop, manage and
improve systems in-house. Clients consisted of small businesses within the UK.
A small selection of some of the projects worked on are as follows:
1. GVG Ltd – Developer / Consultant
GVG are an online jewellery retailer that needed assistance with setting up a customer tracking database system
and online profile. Worked as a consultant and developer on this project alongside another programmer.
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Liaised with stakeholders gathering requirements to look at existing processes, advise on enhancements and
future scalability
Provided technical advice and assisted with the development of the database and online profile
Created the Relational database design, infrastructure requirements and investigated alternative software
options by liaising with 3rd party suppliers
Developed and modified using MYSQL, SQL Server 2005 and MS Access.
Created Access reports and contact management database with searching, emailing, and mail merging
functionalities
2. UK Box Solutions Ltd –Developer
UK Box is a retail company selling bespoke metallic storage and racking solutions mainly in the UK and
Europe. They required a database to store all of their customer data, with the functionality for displaying reports,
mail merging and updating customer and order records. Worked as the sole developer in this project.
 Liaised with stakeholders for requirement gathering
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Coded in VBA, created a prototype Access database and front end data entry interface forms
Designed and built a customer tracking database with search functions and reporting options
Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on the Access database
Created a mail merge facility from the Access database integrating it via Outlook
3. Commercial & General Systems - Developer
A small company specialising in data cleansing that required additional support for large volume of projects with
their clients. Worked as part of a team of 4 Developers.
 Assisted with the cleansing of large data files both on Access and SQL to specified standards
 Developed an Access database (front-end) which interfaced to SQL databases (back-end)
 Cleansed and normalised multiple records allowing for more logical structures
 Migrated data from various data input sources such as CSV / flat files for export into large SQL and Access
databases.
Achievement:
Created a database process to enable data to be cleansed and standardised when being loaded, reducing the
previous number of multiple data processes to a single one, saving labour time and costs.
Skill Snapshot: SQL Server 2005, MYSQL Visual Basic, Excel 2010, VBA, Requirements Gathering, MS
Office, Access, Excel, VB.Net /ASP.net, UAT, Data Analysis, csv
Aug 2004 – Nov 2008 Project managed renovation, repair and build of properties as well as freelance IT contract
work.
Dec 2001 - Jul 2004
Saffron Interactive Ltd, London, Nairobi
(Saffron Interactive are a medium sized company with offices in London and India, specialising in graphical
interactive e-learning solutions for major blue chip clients in UK and overseas.
Employed as Consultant / Developer to work on a number of e learning and training projects as listed below.
Worked on the following projects:
1. Ladbrokes (Harrow)
Advised on and developed a prototype Access database for initial demonstration for building an in-house internal
teaching aid on betting for the intranet. This was then converted to an SQL server database. ASP and VB6 were
used to interface to the interactive flash website.
2. Accenture (London)
Advised and developed a prototype Access database for demonstration for building an in-house internal teaching
aid for new starters on the intranet. Liaised with the client, solely planned and developed prototype Access
database. Designed and created the live SQL database, ASP plus VB was used to interface to the interactive flash
website.
Achievement:
Planned the initial technology and created the first technical blueprint, code and database, for the e-learning
intranet and extranet business to re-use and scale for future clients thus assisting the business to rapidly grow.
3. Reuters (London)
Created, developed and delivered and web development and database training course for Reuters Graduates.
4. Kenyan Government (National Social Security Fund Employees)
Wrote and delivered bespoke NT network and VB6 teaching course for government employees in Nairobi Kenya
Skill Snapshot: SQL Server, Visual Basic, VBA, Requirements Gathering, MS Office, Access, Excel, VB.Net
/ASP.Net, UAT, Data Analysis, CSV.
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