Martin Gibson
About Martin Gibson
Martin Gibson is the Data Team Lead and Head of Data Engineering at Gallagher Re in London, with extensive experience in data engineering and database administration across various companies.
Current Role at Gallagher Re
Martin Gibson serves as the Data Team Lead / Head of Data Engineering at Gallagher Re, based in London, England, United Kingdom. His role involves leading the data engineering team and driving key data initiatives within a hybrid working environment. Martin regularly assumes leadership responsibilities to advocate for best engineering practices and guide strategic direction across the division.
Previous Experience at Gallagher Re
Before becoming the Data Team Lead, Martin Gibson held several roles at Gallagher Re. He was the Lead Data Engineer in 2022 for eight months and a Senior Data Engineer from 2021 to 2022 for eleven months, all in London. During his tenure, he developed strong relationships with business stakeholders and identified value-adding opportunities.
Work at M&G plc and EDF
Martin's experience includes working as a Lead Data Engineer at M&G plc from 2020 to 2021 for seven months. Prior to that, he was an Azure Data Engineer at EDF from 2019 to 2020 for eleven months. Both roles were based in London and focused on leveraging advanced data engineering practices to improve organizational efficiencies.
Career in Data Engineering and Administration
Martin Gibson has accumulated extensive experience in data engineering and administration. He worked as a Senior SQL Server DBA & Architect at ETX Capital in 2019 for four months, a SQL Server Architect at MS Amlin from 2018 to 2019 for eight months, and as a SQL Server Specialist at Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland, spanning nearly six years between these roles.
Significant Projects and Leadership Initiatives
Martin has successfully led several significant projects, including a double-hop migration project following a company acquisition, which eliminated multi-million dollar financial penalties. He also initiated a project to create a Proof of Concept (PoC) for a flexible solution that addresses a multi-departmental challenge, which is now slated for development in 2024.