Head of Analytics CoE
UCB
(Pharmaceuticals and medical technology, 5000-10.000 employees)
Keywords
Skills
Combining a deep expertise in Data and Analytics (20+ years) with experiences in (pre)sales functions, I thrive when using my creativity to help organizations get the most value out of their data, or solve complex technical challenges.
Technology stack: Qlik Sense (hands-on, multiple certifications), Power BI, Denodo, Cognos Analytics (hands-on, mutliple certifications), IBM Planning Analytics, Cognos Controller, Netezza, Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, SAP BWonHANA, SAS Data Integration, RStudio, Shiny, Azure AI/ML & Analytics services.
Roles: data analyst, solution architect, technology lead, lead developer.
Technology stack: Qlik Sense (hands-on, multiple certifications), Power BI, Denodo, Cognos Analytics (hands-on, mutliple certifications), IBM Planning Analytics, Cognos Controller, Netezza, Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, SAP BWonHANA, SAS Data Integration, RStudio, Shiny, Azure AI/ML & Analytics services.
Roles: data analyst, solution architect, technology lead, lead developer.
Project history
07/2021
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06/2022
- Managed UCB's global technology roadmap for Analytics & AI, aligning with the objectives of various IT and non-IT stakeholders.
- Headed a team of 4 internal technology leads/architects, overseeing the delivery of numerous analytics projects.
- Supervised key initiatives, including a study to migrate from Netezza to Snowflake.
- Managed relationships with software vendors, including contractual and licensing aspects.
- Owned multi-million budget covering projects, software licenses and professional fees.
03/2016
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06/2021
Analytics Technology Lead
UCB
(Pharmaceuticals and medical technology, 5000-10.000 employees)
- Implemented and managed the life cycle of UCB's Qlik Sense platform, gradually enabling self-service and guided data discovery/visualization at global scale and across functions (4000+ users).
- Defined and implemented the governance framework for Qlik Sense, including development standards & guidelines.
- Performed a technology evaluation for Augmented Analytics capabilities, selected and rolled-out Power BI for Augmented Visualizations use cases.
- Contributed to numerous analytics projects, acting as technology SME while ensuring quality standards are met - as from the project proposal.
- Delivered various Qlik Sense prototypes and proof-of-concepts.
05/2015
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03/2016
Principal Consultant
Keyrus
(Internet and Information Technology, 1000-5000 employees)
- Aug. 2015-Mar.2016: UCB, Ad-interim BI Solution Integration Manager.
- May 2015-Jul. 2015: VINCOTTE: Scoping Study - Integrated Performance Management.
04/2014
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04/2015
IT Business Lead - Commercial BI
Baxter Healthcare
(Pharmaceuticals and medical technology, >10.000 employees)
- Owned of all commercial BI applications for Western Europe: sales, profitability, pricing. Key contact for local and regional teams.
- Delivered a Revenue Management Framework solution (gross-to-net analysis,customer rebates management and localization modules). Purpose of the solution is to analyze "true" product and customer profitability by integrating all revenue leakage points in the BI solution (Cognos BI, Cognos TM1, IBM Datastage).
- Managed a team of 4 business analysts, and external resources.
03/2011
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03/2014
Innovation Director
Forcea
* Closed numerous deals, acting as pre-sales.
* Extended Forcea's offering, with a focus on extending the footprint to
other client industries, i.e. outside hospitals: industry-agnostic FinanceReport
solution, generic security automation tools for Cognos BI customers,
leveraging Cognos' .Net SDK.
* Extended Forcea's offering, with a focus on extending the footprint to
other client industries, i.e. outside hospitals: industry-agnostic FinanceReport
solution, generic security automation tools for Cognos BI customers,
leveraging Cognos' .Net SDK.
09/2007
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02/2011
Senior Consultant
Forcea
* Numerous customer engagements: Cognos BI implementations and upgrades,
dashboarding, data warehousing, coaching/training,...
* Technology stack: Cognos BI, Cognos Data Manager.
* Industries : HealthCare (Hôpital Erasme, Grand Hôpital de Charleroi,
Mutualités Libres), Pharma (Baxter, Bayer, BMS, Leo Pharma) and others
(Fiskars, Gateway Communications).
dashboarding, data warehousing, coaching/training,...
* Technology stack: Cognos BI, Cognos Data Manager.
* Industries : HealthCare (Hôpital Erasme, Grand Hôpital de Charleroi,
Mutualités Libres), Pharma (Baxter, Bayer, BMS, Leo Pharma) and others
(Fiskars, Gateway Communications).
03/2007
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08/2007
Sales Manager
WDM Belgium
(Marketing, PR and Design, 50-250 employees)
- Managed the finance / telco / utilities segment (40% of total sales).
01/2005
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11/2006
Sales Manager
Sodexho
(Other, 1000-5000 employees)
- Business development responsibility for whole Belgium.
- Managed a team of 6 internal sales and 5 account managers.
- Created a loyalty platform for end-users, Sodexho Club.
- Closed of 2 strategic customer contracts (top 10).
09/2000
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01/2005
IT Project Leader CRM & Business Intelligence
Sodexho
* Managed a team of 4 developers.
* Delivered an "e-Quotation" web site, allowing to automate the acquisition of
50% of the customers in scope.
* Delivered numerous dashboards and reporting solutions: sales, HR, finance,
e-commerce, production, treasury, Balanced Scorecard.
* Delivered an "e-Quotation" web site, allowing to automate the acquisition of
50% of the customers in scope.
* Delivered numerous dashboards and reporting solutions: sales, HR, finance,
e-commerce, production, treasury, Balanced Scorecard.
09/1998
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09/2000
Information Analyst
Sodexho
(Other, 1000-5000 employees)
- Implemented a CRM system (Selligent).
- Implemented a Cognos BI platform (Impromptu, PowerPlay, Visualizer, Visualizer Web, Upfront, Access Manager).
09/1996
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09/1998
Sales Executive
Sodexho
(Other, 1000-5000 employees)
- Business development in Brussels and Wallonia.
12/1995
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09/1996
Marketing Assistant
Sodexho
(Other, 1000-5000 employees)
- Data acquisition, direct marketing (mailings).
Local Availability
Only available in these countries:
Belgium
