Wayde Hatten-Jones
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
I excel at transforming complex data into actionable business insights through Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and the Power Platform. I blend strategic thinking with practical execution to deliver scalable BI solutions that drive engagement and meaningful impact. Renowned for demystifying technical concepts for diverse audiences, I also mentor teams to build capability and confidence. I am deeply committed to data governance, and to cultivating a culture where decisions are guided by clarity rather than conjecture.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business intelligence specialist
Australian Agricultural Company (AACo)
Brisbane, Australia
03.2024 - Current
- Led the enhancement and governance of enterprise-wide Power BI reporting
- Delivered BI solutions across operations, sales, finance, and wellbeing health & safety domains
- Partnered with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and ensure data accuracy
- Championed best practices, governance, and data literacy across the organisation
- Mentored developers and analysts to uplift BI capability and platform adoption
BIA Lead
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Led a team of 23, creating a supportive and productive environment.
- Advocated for Agile methodologies, enhancing adaptability and efficiency.
- Conducted a comprehensive analysis of products, determining the necessary tables for mapping to ensure continuous delivery and timely updates of the data models. This involved strategic planning and coordination to maintain a consistent, high-quality data flow
- Orchestrated the BIG Room planning session and Agile ceremonies, pioneering a structured approach to the data Project.
- Implemented Dataedo, to improve data mapping and accuracy.
Business Intelligence Lead
VINCI Energies
New Zealand, New Zealand
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Led Power BI implementation and training, combining leadership with direct technical involvement.
- Personally handled the development and migration of over 600 reports, showcasing my technical acumen alongside my strategic leadership.
- Integrated complex data sources into Power BI, directly engaging with the technical aspects to enhance data storytelling.
- Actively participated in the brand transition, merging strategic leadership with hands-on technical contributions.
Analytics and Data Science Practice Lead
Watercare Services Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and executed the Analytics & Insights strategy in line with the Organisations strategy.
- Provided mentorship while actively engaging in creating and implementing BI and visualisation best practices.
- Established an Analytics & Insights framework, directly contributing to its technical and strategic aspects.
- Fostered a data-driven culture, personally guiding the team's analytical development.
Power BI Project Manager and Technical Analytics Lead - Amazon Connect
Vodafone New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw the Power BI implementation, combining project management with direct, hands-on technical work.
- Advised on and directly contributed to data governance initiatives, ensuring quality and security.
- Led the Power BI implementation, directly involved in developing data models and reports.
- Actively engaged in the Amazon Connect Telephony platform and Chatbot migration, combining leadership with technical execution and Power BI Development for Customer Operations.
Senior Data Engineer/Data Infrastructure Consultant
Luma Analytics
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Personally designed and built Azure Data Lake infrastructure, showcasing my deep technical expertise.
- Led a critical migration project, directly handling the technical elements and ensuring a smooth transition.
- Deployed a comprehensive Azure Data Lake solution, directly involved in the technical deployment.
- Played a pivotal role in Power BI report development, demonstrating my hands-on technical skill.
Data Journalist
Southern Cross Health Society
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed project timelines and resources, actively involved in the technical aspects of data analysis and reporting.
- Developed a data governance framework, directly overseeing its technical implementation.
- Led the Azure Analytics Data Lake implementation, hands-on with the technical details.
- Integrated Power BI, personally ensuring the adoption of advanced data visualisation techniques.
Senior Manager Analytics Centre of Excellence
Westpac New Zealand Limited
Westpac New Zealand
08.2014 - 09.2018
- Provided leadership to a team of twenty, diving into both strategic guidance and technical execution.
- Managed strategic analysis initiatives, actively participating in developing analytical tools for process improvement.
- Led cross-functional project teams, directly involved in establishing a reliable data source.
- Oversaw the Power BI implementation, contributing both as a leader and a key technical player.
- Advocated for automation and self-service capabilities, significantly reducing the time spent on routine reports by 85%.
- Developed a Call Reasoning application in Lightswitch (Edison), rolled out to over 300 contact center agents, it was the catalyst for company wide initiatives to improve customer experience.
- Initiated and facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions, promoting open communication channels within the team.
- Developed a workflow management tool to efficiently track and assign incoming requests, ensuring effective resource management.
- Successfully completed an Executive Leadership Program through AUT, enhancing leadership skills and strategic acumen.
Manager Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Customer Experience
Westpac New Zealand Limited
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Led a team of ten, balancing leadership with hands-on analysis to enhance customer experiences.
- Advocated for and personally oversaw the implementation of innovative Contact Centre management practices.
- Drove the transformation of Contact Centre and Operations reporting, actively involved in automation and redesign efforts.
- Received the Quarterly Legends award for Innovation, highlighting my commitment to creative and impactful technical solutions.
Product Analyst and Insight Manager
Westpac New Zealand Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2009 - 02.2012
Business Intelligence Manager
Standard Bank Group
Johannesburg Area, South Africa
11.2007 - 11.2008
Senior Forecasting & Resource Planner
Standard Bank Group
Johannesburg Area, South Africa
02.2006 - 11.2007
Systems Administrator and campaigns coordinator
Standard Bank Group
Johannesburg Area, South Africa
12.2004 - 02.2006
Home Loans Specialist
Standard Bank Group
Johannesburg Area, South Africa
11.2003 - 12.2004
Education
Executive Leadership - Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Auckland
12.2017
Bsc -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
12.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Fabric
- Power BI and Tableau
- Power Platform (Apps and Automate)
- DAX and Power Query
- SQL and Python
- Databricks and Snowflake
- Azure Data Factory
- Data modeling
- Data storytelling
- Data governance
- Business intelligence strategies
- Data integration
- ETL processes
- Dashboard design
- Self-service BI enablement
- Data quality and validation
- KPI development
- Agile project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Communication and presentation skills
Affiliations
- gym
- rugby
- fishing
- golf
Timeline
Senior Business intelligence specialist
Australian Agricultural Company (AACo)
03.2024 - Current
BIA Lead
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
07.2023 - 01.2024
Business Intelligence Lead
VINCI Energies
05.2022 - 07.2023
Analytics and Data Science Practice Lead
Watercare Services Limited
08.2021 - 05.2022
Power BI Project Manager and Technical Analytics Lead - Amazon Connect
Vodafone New Zealand
03.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Data Engineer/Data Infrastructure Consultant
Luma Analytics
03.2019 - 02.2020
Data Journalist
Southern Cross Health Society
09.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Manager Analytics Centre of Excellence
Westpac New Zealand Limited
08.2014 - 09.2018
Manager Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Customer Experience
Westpac New Zealand Limited
02.2012 - 08.2014
Product Analyst and Insight Manager
Westpac New Zealand Limited
01.2009 - 02.2012
Business Intelligence Manager
Standard Bank Group
11.2007 - 11.2008
Senior Forecasting & Resource Planner
Standard Bank Group
02.2006 - 11.2007
Systems Administrator and campaigns coordinator
Standard Bank Group
12.2004 - 02.2006
Home Loans Specialist
Standard Bank Group
11.2003 - 12.2004
Executive Leadership - Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Auckland
Bsc -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
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