Hi! I'm Craig Dickson
Thanks for coming to craigdoesdata.com!
I'm continually improving my Data Analysis skills using Python, SQL, Tableau, ChatGPT and other LLMs, dbt, plus whatever else comes to hand! This website is where I share my completed projects, works in progress and blog posts or articles that I write.
Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, I have been living in Berlin, Germany since 2014. For 7 years I ran my own English teaching company Dickson English and I started my own Data Consultancy - craigdoesdata - back in 2020. Since 2021 I've been working full-time as a Senior Data Analyst at Swedish Fintech firm Klarna.
My Skills
Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Data Engineering
Web Development
AI & Machine Learning
Business Skills
Experience & Education
Work Experience
Senior Data Analyst
Klarna • 2021 - Present
Working with the world's largest Redshift cluster, finding and communicating insights from datasets with billions of rows. I apply my skills for managing large datasets and ETL jobs, extracting key insights and communicating those across the business.
Data Consultant
craigdoesdata • 2020 - 2021
Founded my own Data Consultancy, working with clients to deliver data-driven solutions and insights.
English Teacher & Business Owner
Dickson English • 2014 - 2021
Founded and ran my own English teaching company in Berlin, providing language training to individuals and corporations.
Education
MA(Hons) Sociology - First Class
University of Edinburgh • 2002 - 2006
Graduated with a First Class MA(Hons) degree in Sociology. It was during this course that I first developed an interest in pulling insights from data and making quantitative analyses.
Professional Scrum Master I
Scrum.org • 2020
Certified as a Professional Scrum Master, gaining expertise in agile project management methodologies.
Data Science Certifications
DataCamp • 2020
Completed various data science courses and certifications including Python, SQL, Data Manipulation, and Data Visualization.
Current Focus
Since 2021 I've been working full-time as a Senior Data Analyst at Klarna. I've been mostly working in a variety of roles around product analytics, though working at a fast-moving company like Klarna has given me the chance to touch everything from P&Ls and Balance Sheets, designing, running and understanding A/B and multivariate tests, deriving insights directly from customer interactions, and much more besides.
This continues to be challenging and exciting, as I work on a daily basis with the world's largest Redshift cluster, finding and communicating insights from datasets with billions of rows. Every day I apply and improve my skills for managing large datasets and ETL jobs, extracting key insights and communicating those in a clear and precise way to the multiple stakeholders across the business, helping to continue to drive the company's growth.
When I'm not spending time with my family, working or playing with code, I also love making music with friends.
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Interested in working together? I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and collaborations.
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