Brian Davis

Data Engineer at Artefact

Career Objective

An enthusiastic, self-driven and ambitious MSc Big Data student with an undergraduate Computer Science degree. Possess experience applying technical and degree knowledge to industry-related projects. Have a keen interest in Deep Learning and Data Analytics, a resourceful collaborator with proven people skills through customer service roles and team building exercises, alongside successful collaboration on strategic business-related projects.

Key Skills

  • Python
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • R
  • SAS
  • Google Analytics
  • Tensorflow
  • Keras
  • C#
  • Github
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • XML
  • PHP
  • Agile Development
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Business Analysis

Work Experience

Junior Data Engineer

Artefact

Jun 2021 - Present

My focus is on the Engineering of Cloud-Based Pipelines, utilising the strengths of Cloud technology such as GCP, AWS and Azure, to create functional and clearly defined ETL pipelines for Data Ingestion. This involves Ingestion, Transformation and SQL Querying to create a functioning environment for Data Analysts to gather insights.

Student Researcher

Sheffield Hallam University

Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

Worked alongside academics on a variety of projects, mainly focused on the Student Voice experience and in the process of creating an online guide for Computer Science students that spans the three levels.

Student Representative

Sheffield Hallam University

Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

Student representative for my Masters Course. Attended meetings about others’ views and improvement suggestions of the course and helped implement changes during the time of COVID.

Education

Sheffield Hallam University

MSc Big Data Analytics 2020-2021

Worked with the software languages of SAS, Python and R to create solutions to a variety of Business Problems.

  • Practised Statistical Concepts using SAS to understand and create business focused solutions through a variety of different case studies
  • Developed Study Skills and Practiced Creative and Concise Writing toward an ethical topic
  • Undertook A Business Case study creating artefacts suitable for a business
  • Developed a Python based Recommendation service, making use of Design specific choices for successful implementation

    • University of Hull

    Bachelor’s in Computer Science 2017-2020

    Attended the University of Hull for my Bachelors in Computer Science. Over my time there I worked on many different topics and learnt many languages (C#, PHP, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript).

    Modules Studied Include:

  • Data Mining
  • Visualisation
  • Mobile Devices
  • Database techniques
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Information Systems and Web Technologies
  • Agile Software Development

  • Practised Deep Learning methodologies on a large data sample, to understand and create Sentiment Analysis modelling solutions to achieve a topical understanding of Sentiment within Noisy Social Media data
  • Use of technology to understand and visualise data solutions to provide client feedback with the aim to show market information such as product growth and areas for improvement
  • Broad understanding of System Design and implementation
  • Product development team building experience, focused on Agile methodologies to meet client needs within a specified / suitable timeframe to achieve client satisfaction
  • Regularly practice conscious control over amount of time spent on workload, maintain time efficiency within all aspects of study and work to keep to and adhere to strict deadlines

    • Aarhus University

    Business Intelligence through Web Analytics and Data Mining 2020

  • Worked within a team using Data Mining fundamentals and methodologies targeted toward business strategies
  • Practised the statistical approach of Exploratory Data Analysis to analyse data sets in a practical setting
  • Developed a report showcasing techniques to find business solutions through the CRISP-DM methodology using K-Nearest Neighbour, SVM and Neural Networks solutions

    • Interests

    In my spare time I follow the latest developments in the Tech industry, particularly in the areas of PC components, mobile systems, and internet of things advancements. Avid card game fan, having competed in local and online tournaments where I have achieved high level finishes. Have a passion for learning whenever I can, I like to read about the world of psychology and learn more about the ever-growing misunderstandings of mental health.