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CASE STUDIES

With over 10 years of experience in the data and analytics space, I help organisations move from scattered, unreliable reporting to clear, business-ready insight.

 

The case studies below showcase examples of my consultancy work where I have delivered practical solutions that create measurable value. Alongside these, I have delivered further projects in my permanent roles, giving me a broad perspective across industries and challenges.

 

If you want similar results for your organisation, book a free discovery call and let’s talk!

Military Jeep

Targeted data support

The client:

An International Defence Contractor

The objective:
Consolidate financial and operational reporting across multiple subsidiaries.

The challenge
Financial and operational data was scattered across subsidiaries, making it impossible to see the full picture.

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The solution

Built reporting layers within a Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse connected to Dynamics 365, developing a SQL semantic model and Power BI dashboards that consolidated financial and operational data.

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The outcome
Board members gained a single view of P&L, cashflow, balance sheet, project status, and profitability across the entire estate, supporting better strategic planning.

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The tech stack
Microsoft Fabric | Dynamics 365 | SQL | Power BI

End-to-End Data Solution

The client:

A Utilities Provider

The objective:
Deliver a centralised reporting platform in under three months.

Fixing a Pipe

The challenge
Reporting relied on 20+ spreadsheets and a legacy client system, leaving the business without reliable compliance or performance tracking.

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The solution
I designed and implemented a new Azure data platform, built ADF pipelines, modelled a centralised SQL warehouse, applied governance rules, and migrated existing dashboards.

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The outcome
The company gained its first centralised reporting platform, enabling accurate compliance reporting and clear visibility of operational performance.

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The tech stack
Azure Data Lake | Azure Data Factory | Azure SQL Database | Power BI

Class Raising Hands

Targeted data support

The client:

An Academy Education Trust

The objective:
Overhaul school oversight processes with student-level reporting.

The challenge
Leadership lacked consistent visibility of student attendance, attainment, and operations across the trust.

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The solution
I modelled and transformed complex MIS datasets and built a suite of Power BI dashboards covering attendance, attainment, and operational activity.

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The outcome
Dashboards were described as transformational, providing student-level insight and trend analysis that supported oversight and improvement planning.

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The tech stack
SQL | Power BI | Power Query | DAX

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