Paul Monaghan

Head of Data Engineering

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Wokingham, WokinghamMember since 17 February 2026

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Strategic data leader with a track record of modernising data platforms, scaling high‑performing engineering teams, and delivering cloud‑native architectures that drive insight, automation, and operational resilience. Deep expertise across Azure, Snowflake, dbt, Power BI, governance, and CI/CD. Known for transforming legacy estates, embedding engineering excellence, and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Experience

Head of Data Engineering — Dexters London Ltd

Mar 2024 – Present

Modernised the organisation’s data estate, replacing legacy systems with a scalable, cloud‑native architecture supporting enterprise analytics and strategic decision‑making.
Defined and executed the company‑wide data strategy, delivering a “Blueprint for Change” focused on architectural simplification, single‑source‑of‑truth design, and operational resilience.
Built and deployed Power BI dashboards across contractor management, M&A, and operational KPIs, enabling data‑driven decisions at executive level.
Engineered end‑to‑end ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, Functions, dbt, and Snowflake, significantly improving reliability and automation of critical data flows.
Developed Python‑based API integrations and tooling to streamline data exchange and accelerate onboarding of external contractor networks.
Designed CI/CD pipelines for Power BI using YAML and PowerShell, improving deployment consistency and reducing manual effort.
Partnered with six business units to prioritise backlogs, shape requirements, and align engineering delivery with strategic objectives.
Introduced Agile delivery practices, restructured team operations, and optimised skill distribution to increase throughput and accountability.
Took ownership of the operational support function, ensuring service continuity, performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Leadership: Managing a team of 5 engineers.