Oliver Burt

About

Oliver Burt is a distinguished Lead Analytics Engineer at Virgin Media O2 with a passion for transforming raw data into usable data products. In his current role, Oliver has spearheaded the development of the core data models on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using dbt. His visionary leadership and technical prowess have led to the creation of a robust infrastructure that empowers data-driven decision-making across the organization. Prior to his role at Virgin Media O2, Oliver's impact was felt at Just Eat, where his work played a pivotal role in understanding and reporting the operational implications of the global Covid pandemic on the business. His insights not only guided strategic decisions but also enabled the organization to navigate unprecedented challenges effectively. Additionally, this model was instrumental in securing the partnership of the largest restaurant chain, showcasing his ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies. Oliver's journey in the realm of data commenced at Paddy Power Betfair, where he initiated the development of a robust process to detect and counteract unauthorized market data scraping by external entities. His innovative thinking and analytical acumen were key in safeguarding critical business information, demonstrating his commitment to data integrity and security. Outside of work – he is a father of two happy children and an avid basketball, rugby, football and baseball fan.