I joined Hastings Direct in 2021 as a Senior Data Engineer, where I worked across a wide range of data projects that strengthened my leadership and delivery skills. This experience led to my promotion to Data Engineering Manager in 2024, and I now lead one of the MI Development teams, delivering key data initiatives across CIO.

With over 14 years of experience, I focus on building scalable data platforms, modernising legacy systems, and delivering reliable solutions using Snowflake, Azure, automation, and strong data governance. I enjoy working with my team, helping them grow, and simplifying complex problems, and working with product teams and stakeholders to keep delivery on track and ensure our data foundations remain strong, reliable, and ready for the future .I really enjoy the culture at Hastings - clear vision, great people, and a strong push for cutting‑edge technology.

Outside work, I enjoy travelling, playing cricket, exploring new places, watching movies, and spending quality time with my family.

I joined Hastings in 2021, starting in the motor claims team where I supported our customers following motor accidents, helping to advise them on the process and getting them back on the road.

With an eagerness to grow my skillset, I was offered the opportunity to move into the data team as a data engineer, where I have since completed a Level 5 Data Engineering apprenticeship, marking a key step in my career development.

This transition has allowed me to build strong technical skills and contribute more strategically to the business through our data. Hastings has provided a supportive environment throughout, with a clear focus on development and progression, making it a fantastic place to grow, take on new challenges and build my career!

I love working at Hastings. I’ve worked in data across academia, various corporate sectors and myriad startups, but this insurance company with a tech-stack that packs a punch is by far the best.

I lead the data engineering function, where I’m responsible for the design, delivery and operation of our large-scale data platform, which underpins analytics, reporting and decision making across the business. This means building and maintaining reliable and secure modern data pipelines whilst focusing on strategic value, future scalability and regulatory compliance.

At home, I’m a bit of an analogue dinosaur with two small children, a labrador and a garage full of tools to keep me busy.