Stephen Matthews

Senior Qlik Architect, Solution Designer and Consultant with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale Business Intelligence and Analytics solutions across pharmaceuticals, finance, retail, logistics, higher education and the public sector. Specialist in Qlik Sense, QlikView, solution architecture, data modelling, ETL design, performance optimisation and security solutions. A proven track record leading global delivery teams and designing scalable analytics platforms that support strategic decision-making across Finance, Sales, HR, Supply Chain, Compliance and Operations.

Experienced working with SAP, Veeva, Concur, Redshift, Azure DevOps and complex enterprise data environments, with strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities in agile environments.

Qlik Architect - Astellas Pharmaceuticals

(2022-07 - 2026-06)

• Led the design, enhancement and governance of enterprise Qlik Sense solutions supporting Finance, Sales, HR, Compliance, Risk and Operations.
• Modernised and optimised enterprise reporting platforms.
• Designed and built complex data models and front end designs.
• Delivered QlikView-to-Qlik Sense migration initiatives.
• Established development standards and technical governance across teams.
• Implemented platform monitoring covering user adoption, security, data quality and authorisation controls.
• Developed automated reload frameworks and Qlik Alert monitoring solutions.
• Worked extensively with SAP, Veeva, Concur, Redshift, Azure DevOps and SNow.
• Coached junior staff, assessed Qlik applicant skills, and quality approved qvfs.

Qlik Solution Designer - Novartis (via Cognizant), Basel - Basel

(2018-12 - 2022-06)

• Solution Designer for multiple global Qlik Sense programmes across Finance, HR, Logistics and Operations.
• Led distributed teams of up to 11 developers across Europe, India and Americas.
• Delivered end-to-end analytics solutions from requirements gathering through deployment and support.
• Defined development standards, governance processes and performance optimisation practices.
• Managed project estimation, resource planning and delivery tracking.
• Developed advanced visualisations using Vizlib and other Qlik extensions.
• Facilitated engagement with senior stakeholders and global business teams.
• Led a team creating a mashup solution (React) based off a qvf.

Qlik Consultant - Royal Mail

(2016-06 - 2018-10)

• Supported Finance Transformation and Parcels Transformation programmes.
• Delivered reporting solutions across finance, profitability, product quality and delivery operations.
• Designed complex ETL processes and incremental data load strategies.
• Managed Qlik administration, scheduling, security and platform performance.
• Developed NPrinting solutions for automated Excel and PowerPoint reporting.
• Produced user training materials and technical documentation.

Qlik Consultant - Peak BI / AstraZeneca

(2015-08 - 2016-05)

• Delivered KPI, Cost per Pack and OTIF reporting solutions.
• Performed business analysis, architecture design and full lifecycle development.
• Managed QlikView Server and Publisher environments.
• Mentored offshore development teams and supported global stakeholders.

Lead Qlik Consultant - Perception BI / Morrisons

(2014-07 - 2015-07)

• Lead Developer for Morrisons Online reporting platform.
• Delivered HR, Sales and Customer Analytics solutions.
• Designed hierarchical Section Access security models.
• Implemented advanced visualisation and performance optimisation initiatives.

Qlik Consultant - Castle Computer Services

(2014-02 - 2014-07)

• Delivered QlikView training, mentoring and consultancy services.
• Developed reporting solutions and ETL processes.
• Performed server upgrades, optimisation and technical documentation.

MIS Service Leader - University of Leeds

(2006-04 - 2014-02)

• Designed enterprise QlikView architecture supporting 1,500+ users.
• Delivered reporting solutions across Finance, HR, Procurement and Resource Planning including automated Section Access security.
• Developed SAP BW solutions including Cubes, DSOs, Queries.
• Led BI strategy, project delivery and development teams.

SAP BW Developer - Thistle Hotels

(2004-01 - 2006-12)

Finance, Purchasing & IT Manager - Molokai Ranch Hotel, Hawaii - Hawaii

(2004-01 - 2004-12)

Business Analyst - Thistle Hotels

(2002-01 - 2004-12)

Internal Auditor - Decco Ltd

(2001-01 - 2002-12)

Marketing Accountant - Procter & Gamble

(2000-01 - 2001-12)

Recruitment Consultant - Hayes Recruitment

(1999-01 - 2000-12)

BA (Hons) - Economics - University of Northumbria