1. Collaboration & Communication 2. Reliability & Delivery 3. Technical & Professional Expertise 4. Innovation & Improvement 5. Customer/Stakeholder Focus 6. Leadership & Influence (even without formal authority) 7. Personal Attributes
This process explains how Data Engineering (DE) and Analytics Reporting (A) work together to turn a business need into a trusted, production-ready report. It’s designed for non-technical managers: no jargon, just what happens, who’s responsible, and what the outcomes are. Phase 0: Definition – Ground Zero PurposeLay the foundation before vision-shaping begins. Ensure clarity on … Read more
I thrive where challenge, novelty, and passion meet. I learn visually and by doing things myself. Engagement is key for me – if my brain isn’t bought in, it can’t focus on the task. Guide me with clarity of purpose, insight, novelty and challenge and I’ll deliver energy, creativity, and continuous improvement. 🧩 How I Work Best … Read more
I thrive at the intersection of curiosity, novelty, and real-world value, but I also perform best when work is structured, collaborative, and purposeful.Exploration and improvement energise me, yet clarity of expectations and harmony in the team keep me focused.Guide me with clarity of purpose, and I’ll deliver energy, creativity, and continuous improvement. 🧩 How I … Read more
🧾 Incident Summary: Discrepancies were identified between the Headcount report and the Management Accounts (MA) reporting figures. The headcount submission process also suffered from data entry issues, retrospective updates, and manual effort required to maintain alignment across periods. 🔍 Root Cause Analysis 1. Inconsistent Timing of Submissions 2. Differences in Ownership and Definition 3. Submission … Read more
🔹 Minor Incident Report (MIR) Definition:A Minor Incident Report documents issues that do not materially impact core reporting outputs, system availability, or regulatory obligations, but still highlight: Purpose: Examples: 🔸 Serious Incident Report (SIR) Definition:A Serious Incident Report is raised when the incident: Purpose: Examples: 🚨 Deciding Between Minor and Serious You can use this … Read more
This proposal outlines a phased approach to broaden the scope of our Data Engineering capability, incorporating Microsoft Fabric as a unified analytics platform and evolving our approach to include foundational elements of AI Engineering. The goal is to create an agile, scalable, and intelligent data platform that supports operational analytics, predictive insights, and innovation. 1. … Read more
Role Purpose The Head of Data Engineering & Analytics provides strategic and operational leadership for the organisation’s data platforms, data engineering capability, and analytical services. The role exists to ensure that: The role balances: in order to maximise the value of data across the organisation. Scope and Impact The role: The Head of Data Engineering … Read more
Purpose This playbook guides the phased migration from existing DataMart views (202409) to CDM-standard views, including core, meta (dates, codes, values), and item tables. It supports the transition to IFS Cloud and ensures a consistent, scalable data model across all domains. MVP Scope Domains required for MVP: Phased Delivery Approach Phase 1: Live Data Seeding … Read more
Commercially sensitive data includes any information that, if compromised, lost, or disclosed without authorisation, could cause moderate financial, competitive, reputational, or operational harm to the organisation. Handling such data requires additional care to ensure compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. 1. Key Characteristics of Commercially Sensitive Data Commercially sensitive data typically falls … Read more