Please provide a short outline of your current role and a brief description of any other relevant career experience
I am a data unicorn who can span the strategic and the technical, the architectural and the operational, the conceptual and the human. The role blends data architecture, data management and leadership to shape and deliver our data capability with energy, clarity, and influence. I play a critical role in crafting the data architecture and bringing our data management vision to life.

Outside of work I regularly volunteer, and I can use my love of history to talk to tourists who attend a local attraction. I also support many groups, one of which is a non-profit organisation trying to stop human trafficking/modern day slavery.

Why is CSR important to your organisation?
Bupa’s purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and to make a better world. This purpose guides our thinking, decisions and impact on society. As a healthcare company, Bupa recognises the connection between the health of people and the health of the planet. We have a responsibility to our customers, employees and communities to make a positive difference. Bupa actively works to make a strong, positive impact on local communities through initiatives like the Bupa Foundations and the Healthy Communities Fund.

Bupa’s sustainability strategy is mapped to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and involves engagement with business leaders and key external stakeholders across our main markets. The strategy focuses on promoting sustainable practices and products throughout the supply chain without jeopardising future security of supply.

Which topics, themes or initiatives is your organisation currently focused on?
Bupa focuses on creating shared value for their customers, employees and wider society. This includes funding and providing quality health and care services, being a place where people love to work, and supporting community health and wellbeing.

Bupa promotes diversity and inclusion within our organisation and in the communities we serve. This involves various initiatives aimed at supporting underrepresented groups and fostering an inclusive work environment

Bupa collaborates with ELBA to provide a variety of volunteering opportunities across east London. This includes supporting initiatives on domestic violence, knife crime, youth mentoring, nature and environmental services, and more. Specific activities include digital skills sessions, business planning workshops, CV reviews, mock interviews and community events.

Bupa participates in the ELBA and BIG Alliance Toy Appeal, providing toys to disadvantaged children across London who would otherwise go without. As well as various community and education initiatives through ELBA, such as careers insights visits with schools and digital upskilling sessions

What is the best part of your job?
As a Data Governance Architect, I am often at the forefront of solving complex data-related challenges. This can involve designing innovative solutions to improve data management processes, implementing new technologies and continuously enhancing Bupa’s data governance framework.

Engaging with external organisations such as ELBA, and participating in community initiatives, is a fulfilling aspect of my job. It allows me to give back to the community, expand my professional network and gain new perspectives.