Mike Rudden
About Mike Rudden
Mike Rudden serves as the Head of BI Product & Data Quality at Entain, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in business intelligence and data management, he has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Ladbrokes Coral Group and ESRI Global.
Work at Entain
Mike Rudden has been serving as the Head of BI Product & Data Quality at Entain since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing Business Intelligence (BI) requests of varying sizes and overseeing a small Quality Assurance (QA) team. His work focuses on ensuring data quality and enhancing BI product delivery. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Head of BI Product & Roadmap at Entain from 2020 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Business Intelligence
Before joining Entain, Mike Rudden worked at Ladbrokes Coral Group as Head of BI Product and Roadmap from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of BI Business Analyst at the same company from 2014 to 2017. His experience in BI roles has contributed to his expertise in managing BI products and roadmaps effectively.
Career Background in Technology and Analysis
Mike Rudden's career includes significant roles in technology and data analysis. He worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Betfred from 2012 to 2014 and as a Product Engineer at ESRI Global, Inc. from 2005 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a GIS Consultant at Esri UK from 2002 to 2005. His diverse background in data and product management has shaped his current leadership role.
Education and Expertise
Mike Rudden studied at the University of Leeds, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from 1991 to 1994. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Arts in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from 1995 to 1996. His academic background supports his expertise in data management and geographical information systems.
Teaching Experience
Mike Rudden has experience in academia, having worked as a GIS Lecturer at Newcastle University from 1996 to 1998. This role involved teaching and sharing his knowledge of GIS, contributing to the development of future professionals in the field.