Kieran Poynton

Kieran Poynton has over 19 years of work experience in various data and analytics roles. Kieran is currently the Director of Data and Analytics at Bromford, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Data at Halfords from 2021 to 2023, where they were responsible for defining and driving the data strategy.

From 2015 to 2021, Kieran worked at adidas in different capacities. Kieran held the position of Director of Enterprise Architecture, where they were responsible for information and data architecture and standardization across the company. Kieran also served as the Director of Global Business Intelligence and UX, leading a team of designers and developers. Additionally, they held the role of Senior Manager in Global Business Intelligence and Global Data Management, overseeing the delivery of core strategy Business Analytics solutions and ensuring governance to the global consumer data model.

Before their time at adidas, Kieran worked at Central England Co-operative as a Data Warehouse Architect, Data Engineer, and BI Lead from 2013 to 2015. Kieran was instrumental in delivering an improved data platform and advanced analytics solutions. Prior to that, they worked at Inspired Gaming Group as a Business Intelligence Architect, where they developed and delivered an analytics tool and scaled new game analytics algorithms.

Kieran's career began at Inspired Gaming Group in 2004, where they served as an ETL Developer, Data Engineer, and Software Developer. Kieran contributed to the development of an enterprise data warehouse, built ETL packages, and developed reporting systems.

Overall, Kieran Poynton has a strong background in data and analytics, with experience in data strategy, architecture, business intelligence, and data engineering.

Kieran Poynton has a strong educational background in computer science and software engineering. Kieran obtained a BSc in Computer Science from Staffordshire University from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, they completed a Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering from Burton on Trent College from 2003 to 2005 and a National Diploma in Computing with a focus on Software Development from the same institution from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, they have acquired several certifications in various technical and professional areas through LinkedIn.