Hitesh Patel
About Hitesh Patel
Hitesh Patel is a Business Analyst specializing in compliance, currently employed at Entain since 2020. He has a background in data engineering and automation, with experience in enhancing regulatory reports and maintaining responsible gaming processes.
Work at Entain
Currently, Hitesh Patel serves as a Business Analyst in the Compliance department at Entain. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the enhancement of compliance processes. His responsibilities include improving Anti-Money Laundering (AML) reports to align with new regulatory requirements, particularly for newly regulated countries. Additionally, he maintains a process model for responsible gaming, which tracks session playing time and in-play work hours to identify potential problem gamblers. His work supports the organization's commitment to regulatory compliance and responsible gaming practices.
Previous Experience at Gala Coral Group Limited
Before joining Entain, Hitesh Patel worked as a BI Data Engineer at Gala Coral Group Limited from 2017 to 2020 in Gibraltar. In this position, he focused on data engineering tasks that contributed to the business intelligence capabilities of the organization. His experience in this role provided him with a solid foundation in data analysis and compliance-related projects.
Career at Bank of America
Hitesh Patel spent a decade at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2017 in London, where he held the position of Automation BI Developer and DBA. His work involved developing automated solutions and managing databases, which enhanced the efficiency of data processing and reporting within the organization. This experience equipped him with valuable skills in business intelligence and data management.
Education and Expertise
Hitesh Patel holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing Science from Loughborough University, which he completed from 1989 to 1993. He achieved a 2:1 classification. Following this, he pursued a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Aberdeen from 1993 to 1994. Additionally, he obtained the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification in SQL 2016 Database Development in 2017, further solidifying his expertise in database management and development.
Achievements in Compliance and Reporting
Throughout his career, Hitesh Patel has made significant contributions to compliance and reporting mechanisms. At Entain, he developed and automated data warehouse queries to streamline the delivery of compliance data points. He also created new AML reporting mechanisms to identify suspicious activities, such as large deposits split by deposit type. These initiatives reflect his commitment to enhancing compliance measures and supporting regulatory frameworks.