Lauren Petrie

Data Analytics Specialist at GIAA - Government Internal Audit Agency
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Sutton, England, United Kingdom, GB

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Credentials

  • Introduction to Power BI
    Wise Owl Training
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Data Science in Python
    DataCamp
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cluster Analysis in R
    DataCamp
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Unsupervised Learning in R
    DataCamp
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Modeling with Data in the Tidyverse
    DataCamp
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Spatial Analysis with sf and raster in R
    DataCamp
    Oct, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data-Driven Decision Making in SQL
    DataCamp
    Jun, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building Web Applications in R with Shiny
    DataCamp
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Interactive Maps with leaflet in R
    DataCamp
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Visualizing Geospatial Data in R
    DataCamp
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • GIAA - Government Internal Audit Agency
    • United Kingdom
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Data Analytics Specialist
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      I conduct advanced data analytics to support internal audit and counter fraud and investigation activities and present findings through impactful visual formats and dashboards for internal audit colleagues and customers. I develop macros and scripts using R and Python and provide training to enable GIAA auditors and investigators to prepare data, and run analysis and reports.I analyse GIAA organisational data to provide insightful management information, working with data specialists across government and in the private sector to learn and apply the latest techniques and developments in data analytics to GIAA activities. I support research and development activities in applying Artificial Intelligence to improve the efficiency of the organisation.

  • UK National Audit Office
    • United Kingdom
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Analyst - Analytical Insights team
      • Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

      I worked in the Analytical Insights team, in the central Analysis Hub. I led on a project to develop office capabilities around statistical clustering techniques, and developed an Data Inventory tool to help auditors find the best data sources for their needs. I project managed the creation of an application to convert postcodes into geographical coordinates, managing and motivating a team of two data science interns and reviewing their performance.

    • Analyst - Education team
      • Sep 2018 - Dec 2020

      I worked in the Education Team, supporting Value For Money studies to scrutinise public spending for Parliament. I used my quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and modelling to provide insights and assess policy decisions. I contributed to planning and drafting the Value for Money reports, working alongside sector or topic specialists and qualified accountants.I spent part of my time contributing to our analytical networks across the office. This included providing analytical support or advice to other teams on analytical techniques and methods such as data analytics, quantitative research methods; statistics; mapping and modelling.

  • ORH
    • United Kingdom
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Data Analyst
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

      I applied my technical and problem-solving skills to real-world issues, providing data-oriented evidence to clients and directly influencing the decision-making at emergency services around the world. I analysed large data sets on high profile public projects; specifying data needs and delivering accurate, meaningful analysis; and worked with ORH consultants to model options for improved service delivery. I applied my technical and problem-solving skills to real-world issues, providing data-oriented evidence to clients and directly influencing the decision-making at emergency services around the world. I analysed large data sets on high profile public projects; specifying data needs and delivering accurate, meaningful analysis; and worked with ORH consultants to model options for improved service delivery.

  • National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
    • United Kingdom
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • PhD Student
      • Sep 2012 - Jul 2016

      I worked in the Radiation Dosimetry department at NPL, looking at how to accurately measure the dose of radiation beams used in radiotherapy for cancer patients. My PhD research was on characterising a graphite calorimeter in scanned proton beam therapy. I worked in the Radiation Dosimetry department at NPL, looking at how to accurately measure the dose of radiation beams used in radiotherapy for cancer patients. My PhD research was on characterising a graphite calorimeter in scanned proton beam therapy.

Education

  • University of Oxford
    BA, Physics
    2009 - 2012
  • University of Surrey
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Physics
    2012 - 2016

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