ED MATHIA

Ed specialises in helping companies use their data to develop ways to save money. He uses advanced statistics and machine learning to improve his customer's processes - especially the process of creating data. 

Ed helped one company identify $6M in expedited shipping savings by addressing poor data. The analysis he does helps companies focus on the important data fields and get the operational savings they need. 

Ed has over 20 years of experience using data to improve processes with the Six Sigma framework. He has over 10 years implementing machine learning models to find subtle patterns in data to exploit as savings.

Expertise On Offer
- Data value consulting - determination of value drivers and project prioritisation
- Statistical analysis and machine learning models
- Process design and evaluation
- Technical training (Six Sigma and machine learning)

As you can see, Ed focuses on the technical support of data governance professionals.  He comes from a background of process engineering and process design. He has a Six Sigma Blackbelt and the GE Analytics Engineer Certification (like Six Sigma but for machine learning).

ROBERT HAWKER

Rob started his career as a qualified chartered accountant (ACA) before moving into data in 2007. Since 2007, Rob has worked across a range of industries including Telecoms, Financial Services, Pharma and Media in both subject matter expert and leadership roles.

During his career, Rob has worked on a broad range of data governance activities, including data process design, creation of data dictionaries, data quality management, and the design of data owner and steward roles. Rob has also implemented master data management at several organisations. Rob has experienced a wide range of technologies - particularly SAP ERP, data governance and BI tools as well as the Microsoft Analytics platform (particularly Power BI).

Expertise On Offer
- Power BI
- Master data management

JUSTIN YORK

Justin has over 20 years of experience in the field of data and information management in Defence, Financial Services, Charity and Legal environments. Justin has experience in the design and development of data governance policies, operating models and processes to support the implementation of governance frameworks. His extensive knowledge is reinforced with a technical background which enables him to discuss complex issues around data, across the business/technical divide.

When Justin is not involved in data governance activities, he coaches and mentors in the field of change management using his own methodology, Rubicon-OPM® to address the issues of resistance, friction and conflict during change activity. Through this approach, centred on people, the impacts of the common issues are reduced and performance increased enabling better delivery to deadlines.

Expertise On Offer
- Data quality
- Data information / document management
- GDPR

JOANNA FULFORD

Jo has worked with data and CRM systems in the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years, and more recently has become an independent data quality consultant to the sector. Jo is passionate about helping organisations of all sizes and causes overcome their frustrations with poor-quality data so they can deliver their mission efficiently, with reliable information, and with confidence that they are GDPR compliant. Jo has worked with me using my methodology to implement a data governance framework for two of my clients and often helps out on my courses.

Expertise On Offer
- Landscape analysis
- Business process mapping and improvements
- Data strategy for smaller organisations
- Documenting requirements
- Evaluating frameworks for privacy risks and control

RAV UBHI-ADAMS

Rav has almost 20 years of experience in the curation and provision of data within both private and public sectors. Rav’s area of expertise is in UK higher education having led, implemented, and advised on a breadth of data activities. Examples include system review/implementation; data extraction and transformation; strategic data storytelling; impactful data quality analyses and building effective and efficient data processes. Her path into data governance was a natural advancement through these fields, which solidified her passion for progressing business toward data maturity and increasing momentum in embedding data management.

Expertise On Offer
- KPI definition, curation and delivery
- Defining and scoping your reporting suite
- Shaping data for analysis
- Story telling with data
- MS Excel for data analysis
- Building a data analytics function/team
- Data analytics Head of/Manager role coaching
- Embedding data governance through data reporting
- Understanding what data people need versus what they want

ALEX LEIGH

Alex has worked with over thirty UK universities; most of the sector agencies including UCAS, HESA and the QAA; and a host of practitioners in the HE sector. Alex designed and developed the HEDIIP data capability framework, led the team to create the HESA in-year collection model, designed the sector-level governance for reporting and co-developed the UCISA Higher Education capability model. Alex is known for his passion and practicality when it comes to finding compelling reasons to treat data as an asset. With over twenty years experience of data and data-related projects and frameworks, he starts with outcomes and works back from there.

Expertise On Offer
- Data maturity assessments
- Data strategy