Alan Duval, Mb Ps S
About Alan Duval, Mb Ps S
Alan Duval is a Data Quality Manager at Cogo, where he has worked since 2018. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree and has a background in psychology, business, and audio engineering, along with experience in various roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Cogo
Alan Duval has served as the Data Quality Manager at Cogo since 2018. In this role, he contributes to carbon footprint management initiatives and engages with major banks to provide carbon emissions data for transactions. His work includes integrating carbon footprint tracking into banking applications and supporting banks in complying with new consumer duty rules. Alan collaborates with a team that works with notable banks such as NatWest and Kiwibank to enhance sustainability in banking portfolios.
Education and Expertise
Alan is currently pursuing a Master's degree, focusing on dissertation research related to his field. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, where he achieved First Class Honours. His academic background also includes studies in Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods at Birkbeck, as well as a National Certificate in Business from Auckland Institute of Technology. Additionally, he has a Diploma in Audio Engineering from the School of Audio Engineering.
Background
Alan's professional journey includes various roles prior to his current position at Cogo. He worked as an Online Projects Support at Terra Firma Associates in 2013 and co-founded R&D at Social Consumer from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes serving as a Tutor at ACL Surrey County Council and as a Business Development Manager at Alephant. Earlier in his career, he was a Customer Service Agent at Virgin Mobile from 2008 to 2011.
Contributions to Media and Sustainability
Alan is actively involved in media inquiries and partnerships, engaging with journalists and media professionals. He contributes to the development of personalized recommendations for reducing carbon footprints and participates in projects aimed at improving customer engagement through carbon tracking. His work also includes leveraging AWS Marketplace for scalable cloud-based carbon management solutions, supporting banks in aligning with consumer sustainability needs.
Public Engagement and Writing
Alan is a regular contributor to the Patheos blog 'A Tippling Philosopher', where he writes about topics including psychology, morality, ethics, religion, and politics. He plans to launch a personal blog after completing his Master's degree, further expanding his engagement in public discourse and sharing insights from his professional and academic experiences.