Julian Wait
About Julian Wait
Julian Wait is a Business Intelligence Analyst with expertise in data visualization platforms such as Power BI, MySQL, and Excel. He has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles within the media and analytics sectors, and holds degrees in Film and Contemporary Cultural Studies and Data Analytics.
Work at Blend360
Julian Wait currently serves as a Business Intelligence Analyst at Engagement Factory, a Blend360 company, since 2022. In this role, he applies his expertise in data visualization and analytics to support business decisions. His work involves utilizing advanced tools and platforms to analyze data and present insights effectively.
Education and Expertise
Julian Wait has a diverse educational background. He studied at the University of Winchester, earning a Bachelor's degree in Film and Contemporary Cultural Studies from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education at Birkbeck, University of London, where he completed courses in Web Authoring (HTML & CSS) and Introduction to Database Technologies using MySQL from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he studied Data Analytics at Maven Analytics in 2021.
Professional Background
Julian Wait has extensive experience in the media and data analytics sectors. He began his career at News UK as an Electronic Picture Librarian from 2000 to 2001. He then worked as a Picture Editor at PA News from 2001 to 2003. After that, he spent three years as a Picture Researcher at FHM from 2003 to 2006. Julian transitioned to project management at Guardian News & Media from 2017 to 2020, before briefly working as a Producer at Vixen Labs in 2021.
Achievements in Data Analytics
In his current role, Julian Wait has successfully won repeat business and increased revenue from notable clients such as GSK, DfE, and PwC. He produced the Voice Commerce Index while at Vixen Labs, a significant global survey with 8,000 participants focused on voice technology. This project contributed to an Executive Summary, White Paper, and podcast series, showcasing his ability to manage and deliver impactful analytics projects.