Tom developed an interest in data during his graduate studies in Plant Biology where he discovered his aptitude for problem-solving and communication, setting him apart from his peers in the lab. He further honed his skills as a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, leading to a career shift toward data analytics.
Tom's expertise includes Tableau, SQL, and Alteryx, which he has applied during placements at the BBC, IAG Cargo, and Inmarsat. Projects undertaken range from the automation of systems to identify lost revenue to the construction of dashboards summarising business-critical metrics. Other outputs include the development of a data pipeline for CO₂ monitoring and the automation of a daily report for BBC stakeholders containing the morning's top news stories.