Ed graduated from the University of Surrey with a BSc in Economics, where he developed a strong interest in data analysis and presentation. Inspired by The Data School’s unique approach to learning and consulting, he joined after attending one of their meet-and-greet events. Through the application process, Ed enjoyed teaching himself Tableau and creating visualisations, setting the foundation for his career in data analytics.
Since joining The Data School, Ed has developed expertise in Tableau, Alteryx, with additional proficiency in SQL and Power BI, working as a data consultant across industries including Defence, Entertainment, and Finance. Projects with these clients included:
Designing a dashboard to monitor usage across thousands of users and workbooks on Tableau Server, achieving significant adoption and engagement.
Utilising Alteryx In-DB tools for data investigation and collaborated with SQL developers to improve data pipelines.
Optimising a key dashboard, reducing load time from minutes to instantaneous.
Developing a Tableau dashboard to analyse product profitability, customer engagement, and regional performance, helping managers optimise operational strategies.
Managing a team of consultants to create dashboards analysing international trade, capital flows, and financial data. Built an Alteryx workflow to automate data ingestion and processing via an API, ensuring reliable and scalable data refreshes.
Delivered training sessions, including a 1.5-hour workshop on Tableau dashboard best practices to a group of 30 participants, covering design principles, containers, and dashboard actions.
Ed has earned certifications in Tableau (Certified Data Analyst) and Alteryx (Designer Advanced, Server Administrator), further strengthening his technical skill set.
Outside of work, Ed is a passionate F1 fan who enjoys snowboarding, gaming, and spending time with friends.