Chris Hyams

Senior Business Intelligence and Data Leader with over 20 years' experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms across iGaming, finance, telecoms, and public sector environments. Proven track record in defining data strategy, building high-performing teams, and delivering scalable analytics solutions across cloud and big data ecosystems. Strong ability to bridge business and technology to drive measurable organisational outcomes.

Freelance BI & Data Consultant at Freelance BI & Data Consultant (2021-03 – Present)

Delivering strategic data and analytics solutions across multiple international clients.

Head of BI & Data Science at The Multiple

• Defined and executed data strategy for B2B and B2C platforms
• Established scalable BI framework to support analytics and reporting across the organisation

BI Team Lead at Ancient Gaming

• Built and led BI function, defining analytics strategy and delivery roadmap
• Enabled data-driven decision-making across key operational areas

Data Architect at Pinnacle

• Designed enterprise data strategy and rebuilt B2C data warehouse
• Improved data architecture to support scalability and advanced analytics

Data Lead at Xpoint

• Established enterprise data warehouse and BI team from the ground up
• Delivered integrated analytics framework supporting reporting and machine learning initiatives

Head of Business Intelligence at Bethard Group (2016-06 – 2021-03)

• Designed and delivered enterprise data warehouse using Kimball methodology
• Implemented BI framework enabling KPI tracking across B2C operations
• Supported strategic and operational decision-making through scalable analytics solutions

Data Warehouse Operations & Support Manager at Betsson, Malta (2015-04 – 2016-06)

• Led team of 9 data engineers supporting enterprise data warehouse platform
• Re-engineered data processes and structures to improve reporting quality and customer insight
• Implemented ITIL-based release and incident management, improving platform reliability
• Led migration of Hadoop and AWS data platforms in-house, consolidating teams and capabilities

Business Intelligence Specialist (Consultant) at Business Intelligence Specialist (Consultant) (2010-11 – 2015-03)

Delivered BI and data warehousing solutions across multiple international clients.

BI Consultant at Ministry of Health (Georgia & South Africa)

• Led multinational teams delivering electronic medical data capture systems
• Enabled national-level clinical analytics and performance monitoring

BI Consultant at EC Language Schools

• Designed and implemented BI framework improving financial and operational reporting

BI Consultant at Northway Broker, Malta

• Delivered data warehouse enabling customer analytics and marketing performance tracking

BI Consultant at Bespoke Bermuda

• Provided BI consultancy to financial services organisations in offshore markets

Senior Project Manager at IBM Malta (2008-09 – 2010-11)

• Established Business Intelligence practice within Enterprise Information Management unit
• Positioned organisation as a centre of excellence for BI delivery in the local market

Senior Data Warehouse Consultant at Atos Origin, UK (2005-06 – 2008-09)

Delivered data warehouse and BI solutions for tier-one clients including:

• London 2012 Olympics
• Vodafone (Global BI)
• Boots (Retail)
• TNT Europe (Logistics)

Head of IT Applications at Malta Enterprise (2002-06 – 2005-06)

• Led implementation of CRM and data warehouse solutions for national investment agency
• Supported foreign direct investment initiatives through improved data capabilities

Senior Data Warehouse Consultant at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), UK (2000-01 – 2002-06)

Delivered BI and data warehousing solutions for major clients including:

• British Home Stores
• Société Générale
• British Aerospace
• UK Ministry of Justice

Data Manager at IWorld Group

Senior Data Analyst at Cooperative Insurance Services

Consultant at ICL Mainframe

Higher National Diploma in Computer Studies

Higher National Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering