Bank of New Zealand
Lydia Bandzo is an accomplished Senior Analytics Partner at the Bank of New Zealand, with a career spanning over two decades in data analytics and business intelligence. Since joining the Bank of New Zealand in June 2013, Lydia has held several key positions, including Manager of Reporting & Data and Head of Operational Reporting for Tech & Ops, where responsibilities included Hadoop product ownership, data lake population, and promoting a data-driven culture. Lydia has managed various teams, including leading a group of eight BI professionals to deliver insights and solutions for the Finance Business Intelligence portfolio. Prior experience includes roles at Watercare Services Limited, where Lydia managed the BI programme and information projects, along with positions at Project Management Institute, Peace Software, and Brookfields. Lydia holds a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Computer Science and Information Technology from the University of Ljubljana.