Alexander Sutcliffe
Professional Data Wrangler
I'm an experienced Berlin-based data professional with a genuine passion for using technology to unlock insights from data. I have worked across a range of sectors and am comfortable in developer, analyst and leadership roles. I can solve multiple problems with Python, sift through data with SQL and engineer scalable solutions that mean you can too.
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Tech Skills

  • TM1 / Planning Analytics
    10+ years of experience building blazing fast solutions with IBM Cognos TM1.
  • Python
    My go to tool for data wrangling and automation. I have also often contributed to the TM1py project.
  • SQL
    Extremely comfortable writing SQL and have a good understanding of relational database design.
  • Other BI Tools
    Experienced building reports and dashboards with Cognos, Power BI, Tableau and more.

Soft Skills

  • Project Management
    Possess a record of delivering projects on time and within budget with an emphasis on communication.
  • Agile
    Comfortable working in Agile environments and using small iterations and CI/CD to increase productivity.
  • Team Lead
    Experience with leading teams of developers both colocated and remote.
  • Mentoring
    Participated in mentoring schemes in the past and genuinely enjoy supporting colleagues.
Career Overview
2021 - present

Building a cloud data platform for an exciting startup on GCP, using Big Query, Airflow and Python.

2019 - 2020

Came to Berlin to explore startup culture and went back to freelancing. Have consulted on two finance transformations as a TM1 / Planning Analytics specialist.

2013 - 2018

Joined Roche in Basel as TM1 specialist, held leadership roles and also worked as an architect and PM.

2011 - 2013

First steps as a freelance consultant, worked on several large scale projects implementing TM1 as a planning solution.

2007 - 2011

Worked as an analyst / developer at RBS, a large bank in Edinburgh. Spent my days with Cognos, Oracle and Business Objects.

2005 - 2006

Systems Analyst at a large telco, built my first Busines Objects report and automated everything I could with VBScript.

2004

Moved to Europe in search of fame and fortune! Expected to be back within two years but I've my home in Europe now.

2003

Completed a BSc in Computing Science at the University of NSW, Sydney. Got hooked on Linux and learned Python 1.x.

Get in touch

Have a question or want to discuss an opportunity? I can be found on the usual social networks or you can send me a note using the form below.