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Ben Walk

Data Analyst
Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I am a seasoned professional, experienced problem solver and self-motivated data analyst with a high level of integrity and natural curiosity. I am seeking an opportunity where I can apply my skills, experience, and interest in extracting analysis from big data to drive positive change in our community.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Data Analyst Consultant

Australian Taxation Officer
Brisbane, QLD
01.2021 - Current

I transform, connect and analyse big data using various programming languages to produce actionable insights. In this role, I:

  • Create various Excel and Power Query models to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Evaluate trends to understand compliance environments and assess current compliance strategies.
  • Create and improve intelligence resources to facilitate consistent data management strategies by designing and developing schema data models with Power Query and DAX.
  • Produce and automate monthly reports for Senior Management using advanced Excel and Power BI based functions.

Compliance Officer

Australian Taxation Office
Brisbane, Queensland
02.2018 - Current

I lead complex end-to-end compliance and assurance work to ensure Australia’s wealthiest people and transnational groups are fulfilling their taxation obligations. I achieve this by analysing tax risks, build taxpayer profiles and conducting taxpayer reviews.

Intern

Macquarie Bank
Sydney, New South Wales
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Scheduled and conducted evaluations of company policies, procedures and internal control structures.

Commercial Strategy Intern

Canstar
Brisbane, QLD
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results to key internal stakeholders.
  • Managed multiple external relationships by communicating weekly insight results and providing administration support to the business.

Auto-Electrician

BMA, Goonyella Riverside Mine
Moranbah, QLD
02.2007 - 09.2012
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical defects in core mining assets in harsh conditions and high-pressure environments.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Applied Law - Commercial Law

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
01.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Economics - Public Finance & Public Policy

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
02.2013 - 11.2017

Skills

    Excel, Power BI, Power Query & DAX

Data extraction, transformation and Analysis

Problem Solving

SQL

Accomplishments

  • I delivered actionable insights to Senior Managers by linking and visualising and analysis of large datasets. I programmed a user-friendly, interactive dashboard that links and visualises the perforamnce compliance data, in real-time. This dashboard has been reviewed and endorsed by multiple senior managers in the Australian Taxation Office.

Affiliations

  • Volunteer, Dig-In, 2021 - Current
  • Volunteer, Youth of the Streets, 2017
  • Vice President, Financial Management Association of Australia [University of Queensland Branch], 2014-2016
  • Social squash and badminton coordinator, University of Queensland

Interests

Outdoors

Attempting surfing and golfing

Movies

Investing in stocks

Health & Fitness

Timeline

Data Analyst Consultant

Australian Taxation Officer
01.2021 - Current

Graduate Certificate in Applied Law - Commercial Law

Queensland University of Technology
01.2019 - 06.2021

Compliance Officer

Australian Taxation Office
02.2018 - Current

Intern

Macquarie Bank
11.2016 - 02.2017

Commercial Strategy Intern

Canstar
06.2016 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Economics - Public Finance & Public Policy

University of Queensland
02.2013 - 11.2017

Auto-Electrician

BMA, Goonyella Riverside Mine
02.2007 - 09.2012
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