Alexander Knight

Senior Technical Consultant - Analytics & BI at DXC Technology

Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland

About

Innovative, multi-disciplined self starter. Experienced at working with all levels of the organization, from strategic thinking to the development and optimization of IT process and solutions, or ad-hoc analysis as required. Partnering with Data Scientists to provide analytics to the business. Experience: 30 years in multiple disciplines in different European countries. I am bilingual English and French. Key Competencies: Analytics Lead | Data Visualisation | SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) | SAP Analytics Cloud Planning | People Analytics | Data Management | Project Management | Business Partnering | SAP Business Intelligence | Microsoft Power BI | Solution Consultant Contact me on [email protected].

Experience

  • Senior Technical Consultant - Analytics & BI at DXC Technology
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Responsible for supporting customers in the successful implementation and use of applications and technologies such as SAP, Azure, Snowflake, etc. including configuration, tailoring, and coaching to meet their unique business requirements. Key achievements: • 1 year Global SAC Implementation project for over 5,000 end users. My role covers Business Analysis, technical implementation, end user training and stakeholder management. • Build of an SAP Analytics Cloud HR Compensation Planning Solution. • Technical consulting and Analytics for a Business Objects Sunset Project.

  • Nestlé (14 yrs 5 mos)
    • Business Analytics Advanced Analytics Lead
      Jul 2013 - Nov 2020 · 7 yrs 5 mos

      Reporting directly to the Head of Analytics, Data and Integration to drive the use of front-end Technology and change the mindset of the development team towards the creation of high-quality front ends. Key achievements: • COVID-19 rapid implementation of Demand Plan / Sell-in insights globally. • People Analytics for the IT Transition to a product-based organization. • Power BI Performance tuning for the global capacity. • Front end designer / developer for the Finance “One Source of Truth” global project and Supply Chain DSP Leader Cockpit (Design Studio + BW). • Dashboard Template (Design Studio) creation, documentation and performance optimization for 8,000+ users. • Coaching on and offshore developers and business users on dashboard design and use of the Global Template. • Global expert network lead for Design Studio. • Creation of “Year-end tracking” solution for EBM (Power BI + BW) • Business Partnering and development for all businesses and functions. • Creation of ad-hoc analysis for individual business requirements using self-service tools. Solutions include: ­ - Nestlé Professional Global Finance Solution ­ - Centre Headcount Navigator ­ - Zone AMS Finance indicators • Collaborating with Data Scientists to provide Year End Landing predictive solution for Headquarters. • Leading the evaluation to convert from Design Studio to Lumira 2.X

    • BE Decision Support Project Manager
      Jul 2009 - Jul 2013 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Support the new Decision Support Capabilities with expertise in data and information architecture, including best practices in visualization, provide functional expertise in leading concepts and tools. Key achievements: • Design and implement dashboard for Monthly Business Planning Process • Global NPDI reporting industrialization using SAP Web Intelligence

    • GLOBE Data Management Specialist
      Jul 2006 - Jul 2009 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Management of Global data standards and analysis of master data. Key achievements: ­• Novartis Health Science data management integration (acquisition). ­• Gerber Baby Foods data management integration (acquisition). ­• Creation of Business Rules and Reporting for the Data Quality Framework.

  • IS / GLOBE Coordination Manager at Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills)
    Sep 2003 - Jun 2006 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Implementation of the "GLOBE Program". Build and manage the operational Team. Improve the efficiency and utilization of CPW systems and software.

  • Nestlé (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • GLOBE Lead Configurator, SAP Warehouse Management
      Oct 2000 - Mar 2003 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Leading the development team to configure the SAP Warehouse Management process. Key achievements: • Implementation of GLOBE Template 1 in Switzerland, Malaysia / Singapore and Chile • Co-development project with SAP to create Handling Unit Management (HUM). • Development of Pallet Labelling and RF scanning solution in SAP WM

    • Logistics Analyst
      Oct 1999 - Oct 2000 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Definition of Nestlé Warehouse Management processes. • Work with SAP Consultants to test SAP WM and implement process. • Testing integration of Bar code printing and scanning solutions.

  • Logistics Projects Manager at Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills)
    Sep 1996 - Sep 1999 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Optimisation of the processes and systems for warehouse management, planning and data.