I am a strategic and results-driven data analyst with over 8 years of experience delivering impactful insights and dashboards for global organizations. I specialize in Python, SQL, Power BI, and stakeholder engagement, turning complex data into actionable business decisions. I excel at leading dashboard consolidation programs and enhancing BI ecosystems to support eCommerce and digital growth. I thrive at bridging cross-functional teams with offshore BI partners to ensure KPI alignment and timely delivery of strategic reporting solutions, while actively contributing to data strategy and planning initiatives that drive measurable business impact.

James Gallagher

I am a strategic and results-driven data analyst with over 8 years of experience delivering impactful insights and dashboards for global organizations. I specialize in Python, SQL, Power BI, and stakeholder engagement, turning complex data into actionable business decisions. I excel at leading dashboard consolidation programs and enhancing BI ecosystems to support eCommerce and digital growth. I thrive at bridging cross-functional teams with offshore BI partners to ensure KPI alignment and timely delivery of strategic reporting solutions, while actively contributing to data strategy and planning initiatives that drive measurable business impact.

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I am a strategic and results-driven data analyst with over 8 years of experience delivering impactful insights and dashboards for global organizations. I specialize in Python, SQL, Power BI, and stakeholder engagement, turning complex data into actionable business decisions. I excel at leading dashboard consolidation programs and enhancing BI ecosystems to support eCommerce and digital growth.
I thrive at bridging cross-functional teams with offshore BI partners to ensure KPI alignment and timely delivery of strategic reporting solutions, while actively contributing to data strategy and planning initiatives that drive measurable business impact.

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Experience Level

Expert
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Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Data Analyst at IKEA (via contract)
April 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025
Directed and executed ad hoc analytical projects that informed high-impact decisions and campaign strategies. Achieved a 50% increase in in-store locker throughput. Led a dashboard consolidation program, migrating legacy reporting from Qliksense to Power BI and improving user experience. Served as the primary liaison between cross-functional stakeholders and offshore BI teams to ensure KPI alignment and timely delivery of strategic reporting solutions.
Data Analyst at Rituals
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Conducted in-depth analysis of multichannel marketing campaigns (Email, SMS, Direct Mail, Social) and presented results to senior stakeholders. Developed a global CRM & Acquisitions Dashboard to monitor loyalty program performance across online and in-store channels. Collaborated with Data Engineering teams to enhance data models, add relevant dimensions, and address data integrity issues across datasets.
Business Intelligence Analyst at Hasbro
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Engineered forecasting models leveraging retail data to assist Demand Planners in inventory optimization and strategic planning. Built an Order & Shipments Dashboard to track and optimize fulfilment performance metrics across the European market. Oversaw end-to-end customer ePOS data workflows, including ingestion, transformation, and integration into centralized data systems.
Data Analyst at Aer Rianta International
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Produced robust 2021 sales forecasts, integrating them into the organization's financial planning systems. Led cost optimization analyses across international retail operations to mitigate pandemic-related business impacts. Delivered weekly financial performance briefings to executive stakeholders, translating complex data into concise business updates.

Education

Higher Diploma at Dublin Institute of Technology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
BA in Business Studies at Dublin Business School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

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Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods