Experience

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  Data Driven Sports Analytics

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Founder and Principal Consultant

    • Dec 2016 - Present
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Founding and managing a company that offers professional sports organisations , schools or individuals the ability to analyse and make data driven decisions.We also offer consultancy services to ATP, WTA and college tennis players.Players we have worked with or are working with : Ons Jabeur, Aryna Sabalenka, Emil Ruusuvuori, Matteo Arnadli, Albert Ramos Vinolas, Taro Daniel, Felix Auger Aliassime, Tung Lin Wu, Thomas Fabbiano, James McCabeWebsite: www.ddsportsanalytics.comService offered :Statistical analysis and data visualisation development for print and online mediaMarkerless Biomech tracking and advanced 3D visualisationsComputer Vision - Live ball and player trackingATP/WTA Player scouting and analysisPerformance Reporting solutionsBenchmarkingDashboards and Visual analytic toolsBuilding solutions using business intelligence tools - eg Tableau, datazen, power pivot for ExcelBack end data supportData collection tools and templates(eg for tennis tournaments)Process Improvementlegal and financial analysismobile applications

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  Tennis Australia

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Performance Data Scientist

    • Mar 2022 - Mar 2024
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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  Game Insight Group - Tennis Australia

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Performance Data Scientist

    • Mar 2022 - Mar 2024
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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  THE FIRST SERVE - YOUR HOME OF TENNIS

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Co-Host - Crunching the Numbers Podcast Series

    • Mar 2020 - Dec 2021
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Co-hosting the podcast series Crunching the Numbers with High Performance coach - Marc SophoulisThe series unpicks some of the key parts to performance in tennis with a data and coaching perspective.https://www.thefirstserve.com.au/podcasts

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  Cricket Australia

  • Analytics Lead | Community Cricket| Data Analytics Team| Strategy & Insights

    • May 2019 - Apr 2021

    Analytics Lead and previously A/ manager of the Data analytics team that produce insights to Community Cricket division in Cricket Australia. The team also produce content for the Strategy and Insights team in Cricket Australia.- Dashboard building- Prediction analysis- Strategic data insights generation- Performance analysis for Indoor Cricket and ID teamsTools used:Power BISQL server studioAzure Machine Learning studioR

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  Tennis Nerds Blog

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Lead Analytical Contributor

    • Apr 2017 - Feb 2021
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Lead blogger and editor of the Tennis Nerds Blog, a free non subscription website. Tennis Nerds is a blog which aims to cover tennis from all angles of the sport. It is an alternative tennis media site covering topics that mainstream tennis sites do not cover. Our articles have included topics such as fan analytics, social media statistics, tournament draw analysis, and other professional insights from various aspects of the sport.- The blog has contributions from numerous professionals in the tennis industry and various insights from fans and the broader tennis community- As lead editor, I am responsible for organising and managing blog contributions and posts- Also as a contributor to the website, I analyse datasets and develop visualisations for blog postswww.tennisnerds.blogspot.com

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  Major Transport Infrastructure Authority

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

    • Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Manager, Financial Planning & AnalysisMajor Transport Infrastructure AuthorityOffice of the Director-General

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  Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources

  • Australia
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Manager/Senior Finance Business Partner

    • Apr 2017 - Jul 2019

    Role commenced 10/04/2017 Accountabilities include:- Provide strategic financial and budget management advice to senior management focused on ensuring that relevant departmental groups and portfolio agencies have sustainable budget strategies, and that strategies are in place to identify and manage risks to the portfolio’s financial position- Ensure the integrity of the portfolio budget information in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, including reconciliation of budget information and forward estimates within information systems, and other data held- Analyse and provide advice regarding portfolio agency corporate and financial plans and regular reports to Deputy Secretaries- Preparation and development of the portfolio monthly performance report;- Ensure the effective monitoring and reporting of relevant trust funds and authorities, and reporting on capital programs- Development of the Department’s annual budget including quality control, budget management and forecasting models, and in the delivery of relevant budget related products and other significant projects in accordance with agreed quality and time related targets- Undertake the development and review of cabinet submissions, funding proposals, briefings, reports and information including those for Cabinet Committees, the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee and State Budget Papers, for the portfolios- Work effectively with stakeholders and client areas in relation to strategic and day-to-day budget matters and through providing improved timely and accurate financial and budget information whilst increasing their financial management capability

  • Business Performance Advisor

    • Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

    Working as a Government advisor, travelling to various organisations in the earth, resource sector (in particular the Victorian Mining Sector) to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework and drive the sector towards better business practices. Also working with the Department to develop business intelligence tools and reports, by utilizing existing data sources to improve sector knowledge and reporting.- Responsible for continuously developing, monitoring, co-ordinating and improving business performance of the Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) Branch, including analysis, reporting trends, modelling and the development of management information tools to ensure control and accurate assessment of business performance.- Responsible for procuring, developing and implementing a business intelligence reporting strategy for the Earth Resources Regulation branch- Assisting the Victorian mining sector comply with statutory and reporting obligations- Working with direct reports to ensure appropriate outcomes are achieved by the sector- Analysing current operational data and metrics to identify business improvement & investment opportunities as well as issues- Co-ordinating and performing analyses of root causes to identify opportunities to prevent systemic operational issues- Actively contribute to the development of policy, strategic business plans and service delivery options that support organisational objectives and reform.

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  Department of Health & Human Services, Victoria

  • Lonsdale Street

  • Business Analyst/Finance Manager

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
    • Lonsdale Street

    • Providing expert and authoritative advice and reasoned assessments to senior management and key industry or sector stakeholders on the policy and strategic implications of major government or Department initiatives that impact public sector residential aged care service (PSRACS).• Providing sound and timely financial advice to Management• Analysis of appropriated amounts and preparation of budget reports for cost centers and output groups• Preparation of budget variations, payment authorisations and updating the commitment register • Developing and supporting the implementation of projects designed to analyse the environmental context, trends, risks and impacts on PSRACS financial viability and performance.• Assisting in the management of the work load of the team as well as being responsible for the development and work load management of junior members in the team.• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, supporting the development of strategic initiatives that respond to key issues within the sector and that are targeted at improving PSRACS sustainability• Monitoring and analysing the effectiveness of policy/project initiatives as implemented and applied within the PSRACS sector.• Understanding and advising on the impact of key legislation which impacts the Aged care sector. • Understanding various costing and funding models • Identifing and supporting the development of initiatives that will facilitate improved PSRACS performance monitoring and benchmarking without increasing the administrative burden for services• Prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, Ministerial briefings and submissions on policy and operational/program issues and ad hoc reports and correspondence. • Pro-actively build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in order to facilitate a collaborative approach to the development and implementation of Department initiatives

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  Department of Health Victoria

  • Level 12, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

  • Project Manager - Financial Bench-marking and dashboards

    • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
    • Level 12, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    • This project management activity was a part of my Business Analyst role at DHHS• Revised chart of accounts to comply with reforms and ensure easier and more consistent data entry• Revised data submissions required to the Department to ensure better reporting• Improved structure of data cubes• Designed and developed automated dashboards using Excel (power pivot and power query), Datazen, Tableau and Qlik Sense• OLAP cubeset parameters• Worked with developers to create dashboards and reports to required specifications• Dynamic data model development• Managed procurement process• Successfully wrote briefs to secure commitment funding and RFQ approvals• Maintained business cases, concept briefs, project briefs• Engaged sector wide and internal stakeholders

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  Department of Finance and Deregulation

  • Australia
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Budget Analyst

    • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

    • Ensuring WOG budget inputs adhere to the Commonwealth budget framework; • Development and preparation of policy regulating agencies for the federal budget and the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, including the Budget Process Operational Rules, Estimates Memoranda and Budget Coordination Circulars;• Providing quality financial and budget advice to senior executives, Finance Minister, Treasurer and the Prime Minister relating to WOG;• Preparation of Ministerial Briefs and correspondence surrounding the financial position of the Commonwealth;• Tracking policy decisions from the Expenditure Review Committee and its impacts to the bottom line;• Analysing budget vs. actual spending in the financial year and provide assistance to agencies to be compliant with AASB 1055;• Reconciling estimates adjustments from various systems and sources;• Management of agency creation and validation of estimates into the Central Budget Management System (CBMS); and• Tracking any financial and underlying cash impact as well as financial risk of measures in the WOG ‘score sheet’.

  • Senior Financial Analyst and Appropriations legislative instrument drafter

    • Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

    - Enforcing,managing and continually improving the Appropriation framework for the Commonwealth- Preparation of legislation, explanatory memoranda and second reading speeches for parliament, to facilitate the Commonwealth Government's financial obligations.- Preparation of legal instruments and amending legislation to various acts of parliament- Preparing high level briefing documents for senior management and Government Ministers;- Responding to developments in the Commonwealth that require action in the appropriation law sphere;- Preparation of briefs for question time in Parliament- Dealing with complicated legal and financial issues relating to appropriations and Commonwealth finances;- Ensuring Government spending is consistent with legal obligations and Government policy .

  • Social Club Treasurer

    • Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

    - Ensuring the Department of Finance was able to financially support a number of initiatives;- Keeping the President of the Social Club and the treasury area in Finance aware of activities run by the Social Club and the financial position of the Social Club;- Ensuring events were properly budgeted for;- Ensuring legal and policy requirements regarding procurement were adhered to;- Ensuring transactions on CommBiz were properly reconciled with Social Club records;- Ensuring purchase orders were properly raised on the SAP system;- Preparing back pocket and hot issue briefs on Social Club events;- Responding to Questions on Notice from Parliament and Ministers questions regarding the Department of Finance Social club and it's finances; and - Responding to media enquiries on Social Club events.This role was held concurrently with my role in the Annual Appropriations Team.

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  Department of Finance and Deregulation

  • Canberra, ACT

  • Finance Analyst - Official Public Account Team

    • Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
    • Canberra, ACT

    - Manage the Official Public Account of the Commonwealth, including the investment and spending of public money- Advising internal and external stakeholders on a range of issues relating to financial reporting and cash management;- Reviewing the Agreed Working Cash Limit policy of the Commonwealth and suggesting improvements to its implementation;- Performing daily quality assurance checks to ensure systems (CBMS) data aligns with data provided by the Reserve Bank; - Co-ordinating a CFO sign-off process in which agencies of the whole of Government would verify available systems balances at the end of the financial year.

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  Strong Law

  • Canberra, ACT

  • Litigation Paralegal

    • Jun 2010 - Jan 2011
    • Canberra, ACT

    - Drafting highly confidential legal documents;- Working as an assistant to an Independent Children's Lawyer- Preparation of costings for legal services;- Monthly bank reconciliations;- Maintenance of electronic and hardcopy filing; - Monitor the developments of court proceedings to assist solicitors and barristers when required.

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  Department of Finance and Deregulation

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Accounting Policy Officer

    • Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
    • Canberra, Australia

    • Coordinating a response on behalf of HOTARAC to an IASB intangible assets paper;• Assisting the team on a discussion paper relating to the GFC;• Researching appropriate accounting bodies both domestically and internationally when writing discussion papers; • Assisting various entities on accounting and reporting requirements;• Updating policy papers to the current accounting standards; and• Helping internal and external stakeholders on a range of accounting issues.

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  Holiday Concepts

  • Richmond, Melbourne

  • Trust Accounts Data Analyst

    • Jan 2007 - Feb 2008
    • Richmond, Melbourne

    - Dealing with accountants and auditors regarding monthly reconciliation's and handling of refunds and reversals- Modelling and Predicting areas of opportunity- Balancing daily banking from viewpoint (computer software) to Bank statements- Balancing viewpoint figures with MYOB figures- Dealing with members regarding their accounts , and related problems- Creating member packs and sending out invoices

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  Norton Rose Fulbright

  • Canberra, ACT

  • Corporate Paralegal/ Junior legal

    • Jun 2005 - Jan 2007
    • Canberra, ACT

    - Dealing with customers / clients in highly confidential situations - Managing Inventory and stock records- Working with Legal Databases- Answering telephone inquiries from clients, state and local government bodies for various reasons- Administrative work on behalf of lawyers