James is the Practice Lead for Business Intelligence at Velrada and a Senior Consultant with over ten years’ of experience in delivery of Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Architecture and Business Analysis services. James has worked internationally around Europe and Australia, in sectors that include resources, government and financial services.
In addition to being a certified Microsoft Business Intelligence specialist James is also a distinguished Microsoft Virtual Technology Solutions Professional (vTSP), a position held by a select few in Australia. As a vTSP, Microsoft leverages James’ expertise to consult on BI strategy, architecture, business requirements and solution definition, in support of key client objectives.
James has extensive experience in information management and related technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, BizTalk, Microsoft Office and the .Net stack. In addition to Microsoft solutions, James has experience in other vendor offerings, and is able to deliver integrated solutions in complex enterprise environments.
James is an innovative and enterprising individual with a passion for quality data solutions that meet the needs of the client. James has excellent organisational skills and a calm, professional manner that allows him to work well in any given environment and with all types of stakeholders.
Specialties:
Master Data Management
Business Intelligence
Data Warehousing
Dimensional Modelling
Self-Service BI
Data Modelling
Database Design
SQL Server up to 2012
SQL Analysis Services (SSAS) up to 2012 (Tabular and Multidimensional)
SQL Integration Services (SSIS) up to 2012
SQL Reporting Services (SSRS) up to 2012
PowerView
Excel/PowerPivot
Crystal Reports 7.5 +
SharePoint 2010, 2013
Performance Point 2010, 2013
ProClarity
C#, .Net, T-SQL, MDX, XML, XSLT, Silverlight
