Rachel Christian

Rachel Christian has gained a diverse range of experience in the field of business intelligence and data engineering. Rachel is currently employed as the Business Intelligence Engineering Manager at GoCardless since May 2022. In this role, Rachel has focused on developing a scalable Looker ecosystem, conducting training sessions, managing external supplier relationships, and leading a data warehouse migration project using BigQuery.

Prior to their current role, Rachel worked as a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer at GoCardless from January 2019 to May 2022. During this time, they successfully designed and implemented a cloud-based reporting suite, utilizing Python, Apache Airflow, Google BigQuery, and Looker. Rachel also provided guidance and mentoring to junior analysts.

Rachel's work experience also includes their role as a Senior Consultant at Rittman Mead from January 2015 to July 2017. Within this role, they played a key role in introducing and implementing innovation initiatives, such as Big Data Technologies. Rachel also excelled in implementing complex data integration projects using scripting languages, SQL, and Oracle's Data Integrator.

Additionally, Rachel worked at RealDecoy, where they served as a Solutions Architect from April 2014 to December 2014. In this position, they developed a roadmap and strategic plan for the Innovation Department and designed and developed accelerator solutions using Oracle Endeca Information Discovery. Rachel also performed market analysis to expand the company's skillset. Before their role as a Solutions Architect, Rachel held positions as a Technical Consultant and Web Applications Developer at RealDecoy.

Overall, Rachel Christian's work experience showcases their expertise in business intelligence engineering, data analysis, data integration, and technology innovation.

Rachel Christian obtained their BSc. in Computing and Information Technology with a focus on Enterprise Computing from the University of Technology, Jamaica, between 2007 and 2011.

In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications. In 2013, they became an Oracle Endeca Commerce 3.1 Implementation Developer Certified Implementation Specialist. In 2014, they achieved the Oracle Endeca Information Discovery 3.1 Certified Implementation Specialist certification.

Rachel also possesses several Coursera Course Certificates, including Customer Analytics, obtained in July 2016, Operations Analytics, obtained in September 2016, and People Analytics, obtained in October 2016.

Furthermore, they hold the Google Analytics Individual Qualification, obtained in December 2017.

Finally, Rachel has obtained two certifications from Looker. In December 2019, they became a Looker Certified LookML Developer, and in December 2020, they achieved the Looker Certified Business Analyst certification.