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How to Find a Job in Data Analytics

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Provident Financial Group - Provident HC & Satsuma

- Completed ad-hoc data analysis using SQL Server 17. 
- Imported & transformed data, developed strategic insights, visualized & communicated results.

Strategy Analyst

ESB Trading

- Created data driven commercial strategies to manage ESB’s £350 million energy portfolio.
- Championed a trading strategy redesign & drove the development of the commercial strategy change.

Analyst

- Completed course a six month practical innovation course in Design Thinking
- Created new product ideas & pitched the solution to senior stakeholders in ESB.

Innovation Academy

Urban & Rural Planning Associate

- Authored papers outlining the economic benefits of new developments in Northern Ireland.
- Winning planning permission for developments boosted employment levels across the country.

Economic Analyst

Hey, I’m Michael! 👋

Five years ago, I built a career coaching business:

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- Self-published multiple e-books
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Michael

Michael Dillon

Larsen & Toubro

* Efficiently managed a portfolio of ten concurrent construction projects, optimizing data collection processes and streamlining project management to enhance data-driven decision-making.
* Conducted detailed monthly analysis of project costs, schedules, and resource utilization, resulting in improved project efficiency, a 5% reduction in costs, and enhanced overall project performance.
* Leveraged three years of historical data and trends to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, leading to a proactive mitigation strategy that minimized project risks and reduced delays by 20%.
* Successfully conducted annual PESTLE analysis to assess external factors influencing projects, contributing to better strategic planning and more effective risk management.
* Utilized Power BI to create interactive charts and graphs, illustrating project progress and budget trends across a $25 million project portfolio, resulting in a 10% cost savings through optimized resource allocation.
* Demonstrated advanced Power BI skills by generating visually compelling reports and executive summaries, facilitating seamless communication with project teams, stakeholders, and management, leading to a 25% reduction in response times to project-related inquiries.
* Coordinated the allocation of labor, equipment, and materials, ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost-effective management, resulting in a 10% reduction in resource wastage.
* Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders. Act as a liaison between business users, project managers, and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements and successful project implementation.
* Support change management initiatives by identifying and analyzing the impact of project changes on business processes, systems, and stakeholders. Assist in developing change management plans and communication strategies.

PMO Analyst

• Coordinated with Supply Chain Management (SCM) for project material procurement.
• Conducted Variance & Trend analysis to proactively address project schedule alignment.
• Developed and approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for project execution.
• Ensuring contractor quality aligns with company standards in terms of quality, scope, response, and cost parameters.
• Maintaining effective communication within the project team regarding changes in work conditions, subcontractor relationships, and project deviations.
• Proficiently managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Managing the coordination between planning applications and cross-functional design engineering teams.
• Provided regular updates to all stakeholders on project milestones.
• Maintained a safety record of zero site accidents and lost workdays for 4 years.
• Maintained daily communication with vendors to ensure project operational continuity.
• Evaluated incoming materials to verify quality and quantities against orders.

Manager Project Management

•	Collaborated with project managers and relevant stakeholders for creation of a detailed Work Breakdown Structure that decomposes the project scope into manageable work packages.
•	Establishment of formalized change control process to address proposed changes to the project scope.
•	Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to the project scope.
•	I created and managed detailed project schedules, by collaborating with team members and using project management tools like Microsoft Project to ensure accurate tracking from initiation to completion.
•	Facilitated regular meetings to discuss project progress, identify potential issues, and ensure everyone is aligned with the schedule.
•	Track the progress of project activities against the baseline schedule by Earned value management.
•	Conducted regular internal audits to verify schedule accuracy and integrity and archive historical scope documents for reference and audit purposes.
•	Identify and assess risks associated with project scope and develop contingency plans for potential scope changes and their impact on project objectives.
•	Capture lessons learned related to scope management throughout the project.

Project Planner

Served as a senior engineer for the instrumentation department in the G-1 & GS-15 subsea development project at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. Responsible for the installation of all plant sensors to measure various parameters within the plant.

Senior Engineer

Worked as a graduate trainee for 	NTPC Super critical Thermal Power plant & GMR Combined cycle power plant

Graduate Engineering Trainee

My journey has been nothing short of transformative, filled with opportunities to contribute to the success of diverse projects across sectors such as Thermal and combined cycle power plants, Oil & Gas, Utility power distribution, and Optical fiber network projects.

With a robust foundation in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, I've honed my skills in delivering impactful projects with precision. My professional voyage extends across borders, gaining cross-country experience and working on projects funded by both public and private sectors in India. The privilege of liaising with various public departments has broadened my perspective and enriched my experience in project management.

As a PMP-certified professional, I've had the pleasure of establishing robust project control mechanisms. Implementation of Earned Value Management and digital tools for progress tracking has been a hallmark of my approach, ensuring projects meet and exceed key performance indicators.

Now, I am excited to announce my next chapter: pursuing a Master's in Business Analysis and Consultancy at Strathclyde University. This step reflects my commitment to continuous learning and growth, aiming to bring even greater value to the world of project management.

In my 13-year journey, I've cultivated expertise in Microsoft tools such as Word, advanced Excel and PowerPoint and scheduling tools Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project. My analytical prowess extends to both quantitative and qualitative methods, including cost-benefit analysis, trend analysis, risk analysis, and regression analysis.

Efficient in change control, forecasting, and variance analysis, I've implemented resource leveling and smoothing techniques for optimal resource allocation. Sharing knowledge with my team has been a rewarding aspect of my career, fostering a culture of effective project management.

Ready for the next challenge, I am eager to contribute my skills and insights to new horizons. If you share a passion for project management, digital tools, and continuous improvement, let's connect! 🌐✨ #ProjectManagement #BusinessAnalysis #ContinuousLearning #PMPcertified #CareerJourney #StrathclydeUniversity #ChangeManagement #LeadershipSkills

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