Paul McLaughlin
Freelance Data Analyst, Business Intelligence and Data Migration Specialist
About Me
With over 16 years professional experience since graduating with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, I’m a former accounting and payroll specialist with strong analytical, problem solving and trouble-shooting skills. In 2021, I graduated with a First Class Honours in Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics (HDipSc). I’m a continuous learner currently studying Microsoft Fabric and Power BI and aim to move into a Data Analyst, Data Scientist or Business Intelligence role.
Areas of interest
Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence involves using software to help businesses make data-informed decisions. It requires experience in analytics, visualisations and data engineering in order to get the data, in the right format and presented in a way that's meaningful and accessible to the end user.Using Power BI, Pentaho, Tableau, SQL, Python, R and more recently, Microsoft Fabric I can help your organisation set up data pipelines and visualisation platforms removing much of the manual work so that your employees can focus on what really matters; helping your customers.
Power BI dashboard showing HR analytics
Data Analysis
I have vast experience working with data sets of all shapes and sizes. I use tools such as SQL, Python, R, Excel Power Query, Power BI for data extraction, cleansing and exporatory data analysis (EDA). Only after we know what exactly we're dealing with can we then analyse the data to see what it can tell us.
Data Visualisations and Infographics
I'm highly experienced using tools such as Excel, Pentaho, Power BI, Tableau, Python and R to produce data visualisations. I enjoy working with data and like to combine my creativity to make pleasing infographics for your project.
Tableau map showing car usage in Europe
Bar Chart Race video made using Python showing changes in county population in Ireland over the years
Inforgraphic depicting passenger travel in Ireland
Wordcloud of Spotify playlist genres made using Python "Spotipy" package
Database Design
Experienced using Oracle, MySQL, PostGres and MS SQL Server databases I can help your organisation get away from the use of spreadsheets so that you have your data in one central and secure location.
Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) of MySQL database for small furniture retailer
Feel free to get in touch using the links below if you would like to discuss how I can help your business.