Tom Nickells

I am a hardworking and eager BI Analyst with experience in multiple industries, especially in teams undergoing data transformation projects. I take a methodical approach to BI development, collaborating with stakeholders frequently to ensure that the end result works smoothly for them.  I have strong experience in Power BI, Excel and SQL as well as exposure to python for data transformation and automation.  

01/2023-09/2023 - SureCloud, BI Analyst
Summary:
● Took proactive ownership of internal BI solutions across the business, overing
leadership MI, sales/marketing, product, HR and operations.
● Delivered regular analytics/MI and ad-hoc reporting as required for all
stakeholders.
● Identified areas for improvement and acting upon them with a heavy focus on
easy to understand & easy to access reporting.
● Managed data pipelines through Python & SQL to collect, transform and
move data from a range of sources.
● Acted as data literacy champion, upskilling users and spreading awareness of
good practice and tools.
Skills:
● PowerBI, DAX, M Query Language, SQL, Python, Excel
● Automation, data pipelines and data transformation
● Time management, communication and stakeholder management

10/2021-01/2023 - Kingfisher Insurance Holdings, MI Analyst
Summary:
● Joined the newly formed Data & MI team as an MI Analyst with the remit of
revitalising the archaic ‘cottage industry’ MI prevalent throughout the
business. This legacy MI was largely based on copy and pasting between
excels.
● Used Power BI & SQL to deliver operational and financial MI /dashboards to
the various businesses owned by Kingfisher Insurance Holdings and tailoring
the data to each team and stakeholder.
Skills:
● Advanced Excel, PowerBI, DAX and M Query Language
● SQL/SSMS
● Data visualisation, communication and presentation
● Stakeholder & time management skills

Jan 2022 - PowerBI Introduction - Acuity Training
Jan 2022 - Advanced powerBI - Acuity Training
2013-2016 - 2.1 Criminology BA Hons (Coventry University)