<Brandon.C>

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business

Computer Software Engineering & Finance

2020 - 2024

University of Technology Sydney

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Major in Software. Sub Major in Data Analytics.
• Bachelor of Business. Major in Finance

High School Certificate

2014 - 2019

Cherrybrook Technology High School

• First place in school for Information Processing Technology (Band 6)
• HSC subjects included: Software Design & Development, Physics, Information Processing Technology, Advanced English, Advanced Mathematics & Extention 1 Mathematics

Founder

Dec 2023 - Present

Wingmate Birds Interactive Pty Ltd

• Founded and developed Wingmate, an innovative mobile app for nature enthusiasts in New Zealand.
• Led a team of four employees in the development and launch of the app on Play Store and beta on App Store.
• Architected and implemented a platform featuring ETL processes for large volumes of bird sighting, call, and image data.
• Developed a scalable data architecture using Firebase for structured and unstructured data, including geolocation data.
• Implemented machine learning models for bird call and image recognition using CNN and Transformers.
• Deployed cloud functions on Google Cloud Platform for serverless operations.
• Handled all aspects of development, from concept to testing, deployment, and user feedback sessions.

Founder

Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

QuantValue Investments

• Gathered data from RESTful APIs, processed it into metrics, and stored in SQL Database Storage.
• Designed and maintained complex SQL databases, including and proficient querying using SQL.
• Ensured data quality by addressing issues like missing values, outliers, and formatting discrepancies.
• Conducted statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and applied machine learning algorithms, including probability theory applications.
• Data manipulation and analysis working with Azure services, Visual Studio, GitHub, and implemented convolutional neural networks using TensorFlow for market return forecasting.

Co-Partner

Mar 2020 – May 2023

King Of The Arachnids

• Co-founded an eCommerce business specializing in live arachnids; Made 180k revenue in over 3 years responsible for designing and maintaining the eCommerce platform, using analytics to improve business outcomes.
• Designed and created the website layout and graphics using WordPress and custom HTML and CSS coding.
• Conducted data-driven market research to guide inventory procurement, marketing, and advertising strategies, and led efforts towards business model modification, a skill set relevant to both BI and Data Analyst roles.
• Decided to end the partnership, prioritising other opportunities and time investments.

Data Engineer

Mar 2024 - Present

Ediom Pty Ltd

• Spearheaded data engineering initiatives to enhance project management capabilities and digital reporting strategies across the organization.
• Architected and developed comprehensive data solutions leveraging AWS Cloud Services, including EC2 compute instances for scalable processing, RDS for relational databases, and S3 for data lakes.
• Designed and implemented robust ETL pipelines using Python, SQL, and Docker Containers for efficient data integration and transformation.
• Created and maintained data warehouses and data models adhering to best practices, ensuring scalability and performance for dynamic business needs.
• Fostered internal stakeholder collaboration by providing data-driven insights through custom dashboards and reports.

Undergraduate Engineer Intern

Apr 2023 - May 2024

UGL Limited (Sydney Metro)

• With advanced Python skills, I've automated key tasks for stakeholders, enhancing data processing and analysis efficiency. I've streamlined workflows, ensuring accuracy and aiding the organization's data-driven approach – still in use months after leaving.
• Leveraging strong relationship-building skills, I've worked closely with key stakeholders, including onsite engineering managers, to understand their data needs. I've proficiently managed the connection with multiple APIs and harnessed Power Query to undertake comprehensive ETL processes. This has allowed me to effectively transform disparate and voluminous raw data sources into insightful and actionable information, meeting the needs of various internal departments.
• Used a full suite of Data & BI tools including Power Bi, to design and maintain dynamic, visually compelling reports and dashboards. This resulted in providing key data-driven insights and robust decision-making tools across the organization.
• I effectively communicate complex data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, making insights accessible and valuable. My expertise in managing large databases has driven key strategic and operational decisions.

Technology and Data Manager

Aug 2020 - Mar 2024

Sherpa Outdoors

• Effectively employed SQL and Python to design custom data exports from various eCommerce platforms. These scripts were integrated into Azure Pipelines, ensuring an automated, reliable data management and analysis process.
• Generated comprehensive Business intelligence reports monthly using tools like Tableau, Azure, Excel, Python and Power BI.
• Regular collaboration with various stakeholders on data requirements and reports has honed my communication and leadership skills, fostering a culture of transparency and collective intelligence.
• My experience encompasses data exports, business reporting, and a robust understanding of Data Warehousing/ETL concepts, underscoring my proficiency in data management and analytics.
• Delivered significant business outcomes, including a 44% increase in sales and a 66% boost in digital marketing P&L, through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaborations.
• Effectively led global teams using Agile project management, from New Zealand to the USA, handling various tasks from software development changes to business/data entry and admin work, showcasing my adaptability and commitment to shared objectives. My experiences make me well-suited for roles requiring a comprehensive understanding of data warehousing, analytics, reporting, and business intelligence.
• Led the development and deployment of an advanced data integration and analysis system, leveraging robust data validation mechanisms. This initiative enhanced operational efficiencies, resulting in annual direct labour cost savings of approximately $22,000.
• Utilised data analytics to consolidate key pricing indicators, identifying products with low or negative gross margins. This approach fostered financial robustness and enabled timely pricing adjustments, enhancing profitability and reinforcing financial stability.