Matthew Hicks
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Experience
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PredictHQ
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Data Assurance
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Data Quality Manager
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Jul 2019 - Apr 2021
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PwC New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Associate - Data Assurance
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
Main responsibilities include:• Coaching junior team members in a technical capacity.• Assisting with planning for upcoming jobs.• Performing advanced visualizations in PowerBI that were presented directly to clients.• Working internally to help automate audit proceduresKey technologies: • SQL (Microsoft SQL Server)• PowerBI • C#• Audit methodology
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Associate - Data Assurance
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Main responsibilities include:• Using Qlikview and other software to develop visualizations of client data to help them gain valuable insights into their processes and where improvements can be made.• To understand medium sized - large ERP systems (SAP, JDE, EBS, NAV, GP, AX) and how their data can be transformed into a useful output for a client or stakeholders.• Providing audit support assistance where required on large data sets.• Working on global PwC projects aimed to further develop the data related audit work to provide better audit insights. Key technologies: • SQL (Microsoft SQL Server)• Qlikview• C#• Audit methodology• ExcelThrough PwC, I've worked on many different clients in many different industries. No day is ever the same as new challenges are faced on a daily basis. I've also had the opportunity to travel oversees through my work on global PwC projects. Show less
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The University of Auckland
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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ISOM Teaching Assistant (Databases & Business Intelligence)
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Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
As a databases and business intelligence tutor hired by the University of Auckland, I was in charge of teaching and aiding over 100 students in a team of three other tutors. This position required me to manage my time accordingly to provide the students with the best possible learning experience. Technologies / Software used: • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (For Microsoft T-SQL) • Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools (For Data Warehousing solutions) • Theory around data mining techniques and data analysis techniques. Show less
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TopQuality IT Solutions
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New Zealand
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Computer Networking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Core Systems Developer
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May 2013 - Jul 2016
As the core systems developer, I was required to use advanced planning skills, programming skills, and knowledge about information systems to formulate a solution for clients to meet their needs. I have travelled around Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch to conduct formal meetings with clients regarding their future projects. I created anything from basic e-commerce websites to fully customized CRM systems made from scratch.Technologies used:• PHP / PHP-Laravel• HTML5• CSS3 / Twitter Bootstrap• Javascript / jQuery Software Used: • Wordpress (Basic Websites)• WooCommerce (Basic E-Commerce)• OpenCart (Custom E-Commerce)• Magento (Enterprise E-Commerce)Skills:• Linux server administration• Web development• Understanding e-commerce platforms• Basic Linux and web application security• SEO Show less
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Junior IT Engineer
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Dec 2010 - May 2013
As a Junior IT Engineer, I was tasked with various tasks ranging from• Basic computer repairs to setting up a computer system in a group of other engineers• I had direct communication with clients about their issues and concerns • I was required to use advanced IT skills to solve client issues in a timely manner. Key takeaways and skills from this position:• Understanding of general IT troubleshooting • Communicating with clients in a formal manner.
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Education
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University of Auckland
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Majoring in Accounting and Information Systems