Description

An experienced Data Scientist and Data Scientist leader. With

a proven track record in spearheading analytical strategy development, mentoring resources, connecting across the business and driving real business value.

I bring a broad and deep range of skills, including:

- A profound understanding of data, data usage, analytics and how to understand the market

- Excellent knowledge of developing strategies for customer centricity and behaviours

- History of effectively mentoring junior resources

- Proactive in fostering relationships with stakeholders

- Ability to prioritise multiple projects

- Highly passionate and organized with strong attention to detail, strong ethics and morals

- Excellent communication and presentation skills that are tailored to the audience

This is proven throughout my, to date, 30 years of experience. I have contributed to positive business results through

effective organisation, prioritization and follow-through of key organizational projects.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubai City (up to 50km)

MasterCard
Senior Managing Consultant
February 2007 - August 2016 (9 years and 6 months)
United Kingdom
• Constructed value-driven analytical solutions across the EURAPMEA region
• Developed long-lasting relationships with regional management and CBLs
• Participated in regional product developments and ideation partnerships with COE and the European team. Multiple rewards and patents received (as well as patent rejections!)
MasterCard
Principal, Head of Decision Analytics & Platforms EEMEA
September 2016 - October 2024 (8 years and 1 month)
United Arab Emirates
• Spearheaded high-impact regional analytics deliveries, utilising delegation of Project management across Centre of Excellence regional-based analytics resources
• Manage a team consisting of 4 high-calibre black-belt SMEs in the region (EEMEA Cyber security lead SME, EEMEA Digital lead SME, Platforms SME and one-to-many deliveries)
• Mentored multiple consultants across Advisors in South Asia, Europe, UAE, KSA, Egypt and South Africa
• Close collaboration with Business Development team, taking business challenges and gaps, developing Analytical & Platform solutions within SOW's and PCW's
• Multi year-on-year increases of delivered workstreams, from 15 projects in 2016 to over 100 in 2024
• Supervised key strategic relationships with key regional clients, across Saudi and UAE. Driving stronger retention activity, increases of multimillion-dollar issuer net income across MENA's top issuers, through over 100 million dollars increases in transactions and balances
• Developed Government reports, based on Mastercard transactional data, supporting Government departments within UAE, KSA and other MEA countries
• Developed multiple products, including Portfolio Optimizer ideation, FX transfer solution for pensions, as well as multiple ideas
MasterCard
Freelance Data Scientist
October 2006 - January 2007 (3 months)
United Kingdom
- Supported Analytics project leadership across MBNA delivery in Chester UK
- Developed customer market segmentation strategy