Margery McConnell
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Alisdair Brown
Margery and myself were part of an extraordinary architects group in NAG IT supporting their banks in Europe at that time : Clydesdale, Yorkshire, Northern and National Irish Banks. None of these banks were integrated and hence had diverse and typically not documented data models. Margery's knowledge, tenacity and patience enabled many critical projects of NAG to progress due to her ability to ensure data was not forgotten in all the decisions being made. My time working with Margery was the most pleasurable of my career and our professional relationship has continued for nearly 15 years.
Alisdair Brown
Margery and myself were part of an extraordinary architects group in NAG IT supporting their banks in Europe at that time : Clydesdale, Yorkshire, Northern and National Irish Banks. None of these banks were integrated and hence had diverse and typically not documented data models. Margery's knowledge, tenacity and patience enabled many critical projects of NAG to progress due to her ability to ensure data was not forgotten in all the decisions being made. My time working with Margery was the most pleasurable of my career and our professional relationship has continued for nearly 15 years.
Alisdair Brown
Margery and myself were part of an extraordinary architects group in NAG IT supporting their banks in Europe at that time : Clydesdale, Yorkshire, Northern and National Irish Banks. None of these banks were integrated and hence had diverse and typically not documented data models. Margery's knowledge, tenacity and patience enabled many critical projects of NAG to progress due to her ability to ensure data was not forgotten in all the decisions being made. My time working with Margery was the most pleasurable of my career and our professional relationship has continued for nearly 15 years.
Alisdair Brown
Margery and myself were part of an extraordinary architects group in NAG IT supporting their banks in Europe at that time : Clydesdale, Yorkshire, Northern and National Irish Banks. None of these banks were integrated and hence had diverse and typically not documented data models. Margery's knowledge, tenacity and patience enabled many critical projects of NAG to progress due to her ability to ensure data was not forgotten in all the decisions being made. My time working with Margery was the most pleasurable of my career and our professional relationship has continued for nearly 15 years.
Credentials
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Python for Data Analysis
CodeClanFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Data Lab - Innovation Centre
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate (part time)
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Nov 2020 - Present
I am delighted to be part of the Data Lab team, having admired this innovation centre since its inception. The inspiring mission is to help Scotland maximise value from data, and lead the world to a data-powered future. From our operational hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, we are focused on giving individuals and organisations the practical skills and hands on experience they need to apply the latest data science thinking in the real world. I deliver Leadership Training services which lay the foundations for Businesses, Third and Public Sectors to succeed in their own data journey. I was also one of the TORCH programme team who delivered a range of projects from 2020 - 2022 under SE-supported funding. Show less
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Instinct Insights
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Strategy Consultant (founder)
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Jan 2020 - Present
Freelance consultant with 35+ years experience in leading companies, now applying my curiosity and passion for Data success to new endeavours. I deliver workshops, discovery engagements and coaching focused not just on the technology, but on all the other facets which drive positive outcomes. Freelance consultant with 35+ years experience in leading companies, now applying my curiosity and passion for Data success to new endeavours. I deliver workshops, discovery engagements and coaching focused not just on the technology, but on all the other facets which drive positive outcomes.
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Previse
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partnership Manager
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2020
Previse uses patented Artificial Intelligence to drive insight on the invoices from corporate buyers, detecting the tiny proportion which could be an issue when it comes to payment - thus approving payment of the rest instantly ! As Partnership Manager my role is to seek out and succeed in collaborations which deliver for all parties on Previse's mission - To Ensure that Every Supplier in the world can be paid Instantly at the fairest rate. Previse uses patented Artificial Intelligence to drive insight on the invoices from corporate buyers, detecting the tiny proportion which could be an issue when it comes to payment - thus approving payment of the rest instantly ! As Partnership Manager my role is to seek out and succeed in collaborations which deliver for all parties on Previse's mission - To Ensure that Every Supplier in the world can be paid Instantly at the fairest rate.
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Oracle
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Banking Innovation Advisor at Oracle
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
In ongoing dialogue with many of Oracle's most important clients and partners, enabling early exploration of innovative topics and provide skills and solutions to help accelerate the execution. Exciting time to be in this space with the maturing of the Fintechs, the realisation of the power of Cloud (Saas and PaaS), Blockchain, and more preoccupying the Financial Services thinkers......
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Global Client Advisor
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Jun 2011 - May 2017
One of the first people to undertake a role establishing the Key Accounts Programme in Oracle. This is a role specific to Oracle's top, or "Key" accounts, and allows freedom to work across all product and service lines to ensure that Architectural roadmaps are aligned to best advantage of the customer's existing investment and future strategy.Defined and led strategic executive engagement for numerous large Financial Services accounts including RBS, Barclays, Lloyds, Virgin Money and UK Financial Conduct Authority. Achieved marked success including:• Overcame significant organisational resistance to established deep stakeholder relationships with highest level executives which culminated in first ever CVC engagement and significant business pull through.• Designed and achieved a series of major X-LOB account plans that resulted in increased sales from £30m to £100m over a 3-year period. • Numerous successful, industry shaping and transformational engagements including largest global ERP applications deal. Awarded ‘GCA of the year’ and invitation to Presidents Club as a result. • Developed a broad industry network and worked extensively with a wide range of external partners and internal stakeholders. Created innovative business propositions in areas such as core banking transformation and payment ecosystems.• Recognised exemplar role model and mentor for strategic business planning in complex key accounts. Show less
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Pre-Sales Consultancy - Multiple Product Lines
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Nov 2000 - Jun 2011
Enabling major clients to realise benefits from, and maintain currency and operational excellence with, their Oracle assets as a foundation for extending their investments. Stakeholder engagement in both Business and in-house Technology communities in support of Sales objectives for Technology (Database and Middleware), and Applications – HCM, ERP, Procurement, Expenses, Financial Services Global Business Unit (specialist Banking and Risk Application Suites)
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NAB
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Australia
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Architect
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Jul 1996 - Nov 2000
IT Strategy & Planning Led Information pillar for the European Strategy and Planning team - involved in every phase of lifecycle from strategic planning through business case development, solution selection/design and architecture and implementation governance. Established Data Architecture function and delivered major Operational Data Store, Warehouse and Integration strategies. IT Strategy & Planning Led Information pillar for the European Strategy and Planning team - involved in every phase of lifecycle from strategic planning through business case development, solution selection/design and architecture and implementation governance. Established Data Architecture function and delivered major Operational Data Store, Warehouse and Integration strategies.
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ABBEY NATIONAL LIFE PLC
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Data Architect & DBA Team Lead
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Jul 1990 - Jul 1996
Introduced Data Architecture discipline to Life, Pensions and Investment business and delivered strategic plan. Assessed role of Industry Data Models and methodologies and led Information stream of major Business Process Reengineering programme to build a new, modern Life Assurance capability for Abbey National Bank. Introduced Data Architecture discipline to Life, Pensions and Investment business and delivered strategic plan. Assessed role of Industry Data Models and methodologies and led Information stream of major Business Process Reengineering programme to build a new, modern Life Assurance capability for Abbey National Bank.
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RBS
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Systems Developer, Graduate Training Head and Graduate Trainee
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Aug 1981 - Nov 1989
Delivered first DB2 database applications into a major bank and designed full core integration of acquired businesses. Developed cards, payments, ATM, branch and MI systems and common utilities including 4GL adoption. Graduate programme (both participated and subsequently led) included assignments in all aspects including Business Analysis and Design, Support, Operational Definition and Incident Response Delivered first DB2 database applications into a major bank and designed full core integration of acquired businesses. Developed cards, payments, ATM, branch and MI systems and common utilities including 4GL adoption. Graduate programme (both participated and subsequently led) included assignments in all aspects including Business Analysis and Design, Support, Operational Definition and Incident Response
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Education
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1978 - 1981
The University of Edinburgh
B.Sc, Computer Science & Business Studies -
1973 - 1978
bishopbriggs high school
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