I am a technology expert and leader who can operate at a high level with CTOs/CEOs and clients, as well as at a technical level with engineers, end-users, business analysts and consultants. I use AI extensively in the workplace to write code and to analyse and solve problems, which lets me focus more on the business problem and how best to solve it, rather than memorising syntax. I am a T-shaped, hands-on Data Engineer who is passionate about delivering solutions on time and within budget by using the right resources at the right time and in the right place. I also have 10+ years of experience mentoring small engineering teams and leading squads, with exposure to every phase of the engineering lifecycle, data governance and security. I live in Ipswich, Suffolk with my partner and two young children, and I volunteer as an adult at Cubs Scouts.

Wayne Fillis

I am a technology expert and leader who can operate at a high level with CTOs/CEOs and clients, as well as at a technical level with engineers, end-users, business analysts and consultants. I use AI extensively in the workplace to write code and to analyse and solve problems, which lets me focus more on the business problem and how best to solve it, rather than memorising syntax. I am a T-shaped, hands-on Data Engineer who is passionate about delivering solutions on time and within budget by using the right resources at the right time and in the right place. I also have 10+ years of experience mentoring small engineering teams and leading squads, with exposure to every phase of the engineering lifecycle, data governance and security. I live in Ipswich, Suffolk with my partner and two young children, and I volunteer as an adult at Cubs Scouts.

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I am a technology expert and leader who can operate at a high level with CTOs/CEOs and clients, as well as at a technical level with engineers, end-users, business analysts and consultants. I use AI extensively in the workplace to write code and to analyse and solve problems, which lets me focus more on the business problem and how best to solve it, rather than memorising syntax. I am a T-shaped, hands-on Data Engineer who is passionate about delivering solutions on time and within budget by using the right resources at the right time and in the right place. I also have 10+ years of experience mentoring small engineering teams and leading squads, with exposure to every phase of the engineering lifecycle, data governance and security. I live in Ipswich, Suffolk with my partner and two young children, and I volunteer as an adult at Cubs Scouts.

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Work Experience

Lead / Principal Data Engineer at Perenna
December 23, 2023 - November 21, 2025
Lead/Principal Data Engineer at a Regulated Mortgage Bank startup. Core function is Regulatory Reporting, transforming data from external sources into Power BI reports and models, and CSV outputs for UK Regulatory Reporting. Part of a team to support additional MI requirements by preparing data for Power BI reports and regulatory outputs, including Payments and Reconciliation. Tech stack includes Python, Azure Functions, Databricks, Delta Tables, Azure Storage Accounts, Security (Service Principals), SharePoint, Jira, and Kanban. Involved in release management, QA coordination, and documentation of best practices and processes. Built ETL/ELT pipelines integrating third-party data sources (Mongo, JSON, API, CSV, XML, SFTP) with a core data model (Bronze, Silver, Gold) in Databricks and SQL Server, and supported migration to a Data Mesh/ Lakehouse architecture.
Lead Data Engineer at easyJet
December 23, 2023 - December 23, 2023
Led data engineering efforts for multiple projects within the airline domain, building and mentoring a data engineering squad. Delivered ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling (Bronze/Silver/Gold), and Azure-based data solutions, including Databricks, SQL Server, and Azure Data Factory. Focused on establishing best practices, governance alignment, and scalable designs for reporting and analytics architectures in a dynamic, product-driven environment.
Lead Data Engineer at UBS
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Contractor leading data engineering initiatives at UBS, focusing on SQL Server and data warehouse modernization, with involvement in regulatory reporting data flows and large-scale data migrations.
Development Team Lead at HSBC Canary Wharf
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Development Team Lead responsible for hands-on data engineering work and team leadership within a Canary Wharf delivery team, coordinating with Data Governance, Security, and enterprise architecture to deliver data solutions.
SQL Server Consultant at Barclays Capital
August 31, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Contractor delivering SQL Server-based data solutions for Barclays Capital, contributing to ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, and reporting requirements.
SQL Server Consultant at UBS
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Contractor providing SQL Server expertise, data integration, and reporting support for UBS projects.
SQL Server Consultant at Dr Foster
February 28, 2009 - February 28, 2009
Contractor delivering SQL Server-based data solutions within the Dr Foster health data domain, including ETL/BI work and data modelling.
Asset Management Contractor at Schroders
July 31, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Contractor working on asset management data initiatives, delivering SQL Server-based data fabrication and reporting components.
Contractor at The Football Association
July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Contractor delivering data engineering solutions within the FA, supporting data workflows and reporting needs.

Education

National Higher Diploma in Computer Data Processing at Cape Technikon
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
A-Level equivalent (Maths, Science and English) at Wynberg Boys High School
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment