MEDIUM.
COM/@MARKSWORN
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Query BigQuery, Postgres, T-SQL, MongoDB
Model dbt, Databricks, KNIME, SSIS
Platform GCP, AWS, Azure
Script Python, Jinja, R
Visualise Tableau, Metabase, Looker, SSRS
Orchestrate Cloud Composer, Glue, Airflow
Manage GitHub, GitLab, CI/CD, JIRA, Confluence
Specialise REST API, Blockchain, GPT Bots, GIS
BUSINESS SKILLS
Solution Design and Architecture
Recruitment and Onboarding
Project Management
Process Design and Optimisation
Mentoring and Coaching
Purchasing and Commercial Negotiation
Spend Analysis and Cost Reduction
Supplier Relationship Management
Client Engagement and Outreach
Change Management
Technical Pre-Sales
Public Speaking and Seminars
EDUCATION
DATA SCIENCE NANODEGREE
Udacity | 2016
PHYSICS + SATELLITE TECH. (BSC HONS.)
University of Surrey | 2002 - 2006
Tallinn, Estonia | Remote
mark.sworn@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/msworn
+372-5646-8395
MARK SWORN
SENIOR DATA + ANALYTICS GENERALIST
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned all-rounder with a track record of driving innovation and
efficiency in data management. Renowned for blending analytical
prowess with creative problem-solving to deliver impactful business
solutions. Exceptional at navigating complex data environments and
fostering collaborative team dynamics. Committed to leveraging deep
industry expertise and a unique blend of technical skills and creative
thinking to add significant value in dynamic, data-driven organisations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SEP 2022 -
SR. DATA ANALYST / ANALYTICS ENGINEER
ULTRA CORPORATION - REMOTE
Single-handedly implemented ELT pipeline and modern data mesh
architecture, from a greenfield starting point
Built multiple scheduled API integrations (ECB exchange rates, time-
tracking, cryptocurrency rates) to improve data quality and
efficiency of analytical functions
Identified cost reductions totaling €270k per year through GCP
resource right-sizing and optimisation
Negotiated 80% price reduction from visualisation platform
providers during comprehensive selection process
MAR 2022 - SEP 2022
SR. DATA ANALYST - FINANCE & MANAGEMENT
STARSHIP TECHNOLOGIES - REMOTE / TALLINN, EE
Cross-functional budget vs actuals reporting supporting budget
revisions and revision history
Developed complex global and regional unit economics, providing
steer for internal teams on cost-reduction focal points
AUG 2020 - MAR 2022
DATA PRODUCT OWNER / PROGRAMME MANAGER
NABUMINDS - REMOTE / TALLINN, EE
Urgently moved to programme management position with short
handover; and successfully oversaw complete data warehouse design
and execution, managing a team of eight analysts, consultants, and
engineers over an intensive eight month period
Delivery of affiliate partner revenue application, CRM integration and
Marketing automation - reducing manual overhead by over 95%

CERTIFICATIONS
Tableau Desktop Advanced - Tableau, 2015
SQL Server 2012 MCSA - Training Square, 2015
Introduction to R - Udacity, 2015
Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Ericsson Global, 2014
Introduction to Negotiation - CIPS UK, 2012
ITIL v3 Foundation - ITIL, 2011
Strategic Sourcing - EIPM, 2008
Advanced eSourcing - Ericsson Global, 2008
Pioneering Behaviour Award - Ericsson, 2007
VOLUNTARY WORK
PASA Conference
Panelist / Speaker - Melbourne, 2018 / 2019
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Guest Lecturer - Melbourne, 2017 / 2018
Antártida para Valientes / Pies Descalzos
General Assistant - Colombia, 2017
Thames Water Skills Exchange
Rapid Solution ML Analyst - London, 2016
LANGUAGES
English - Native
French - Conversational
Spanish - Conversational
Estonian - Studying
Russian - Studying
OTHER INTERESTS
Cooking
Self-sufficiency
Sustainable Architecture
Drums
Crochet
Investing
NOV 2019 - AUG 2020
DATA TEAM LEAD
MAAS GLOBAL - REMOTE / HELSINKI, FI
Produced a comprehensive suite of 30+ core metric dashboards in
under one week by mobilising my team into a rapid solution cohort
Challenged with “CEO for the Day” - produced 10+ data-backed
initiatives to improve revenue and retention, within 24 hrs
JAN 2017 - JUL 2019
HEAD OF DATA & ANALYTICS
PURCHASING INDEX / COMPRARA - MELBOURNE, AU
Responsible for all aspects of managing an agile data consultancy:
solution design, pre-sales, delivery, marketing, recruitment, project
and team management, training, software and infrastructure, and
client relationship management
Increased productivity by 60% through automating more than 50
client processes, all using free and open-source software, and with
zero budget
Recruited and upskilled 10+ analysts into consultancy-standard
partners over two-and-a-half-year period
Increased new sales win-rate by 38% and upsell by 27% over 8
months by designing, creating, and marketing a new suite of six
procurement maturity products - aligned with the cross-selling of
training services provided by the sister consultancy
OTHER PROJECTS
OWNER / FOUNDER
WICKED WORDSEARCH (INSTA: @WICKEDWORDSEARCH)
A series of 100% programmatically-generated puzzle books aimed at
the extreme puzzle enthusiast
Produced content for 180+ direct publishing products on Amazon KDP
ANALYTICS ENGINEER / MARKETING ANALYST
NEWM FOUNDATION (WEB: NEWM.IO)
Design and build data lake, analytics, alerting, and API integrations
Not-for-profit blockchain marketplace for fractionalized music
streaming rights - designed to provide fairer payments to artists
ANALYST
MAJ WORKS (WEB: MAJ.WORKS)
Providing ad-hoc analytical support for investor prospectus
BUILDER / ARCHITECT / ELECTRICIAN / PLUMBER
MY HOUSE - IN PROGRESS
One of my largest and most rewarding challenges has been designing
and building a house single-handed, with no prior experience or
assistance