Alistair Leak PhD
About Alistair Leak PhD
Alistair Leak, PhD, is a Manager at KPMG Australia, where he focuses on transport and infrastructure projects. He holds a PhD in Geography from University College London and has extensive experience in data analysis and visualization.
Work at KPMG Australia
Alistair Leak currently holds the position of Manager at KPMG Australia, a role he has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Consultant from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he has developed and applied advanced models to transport and infrastructure projects, leveraging his expertise in data analysis and visualization. His experience at KPMG Australia spans over three years, primarily based in Melbourne, Victoria.
Education and Expertise
Alistair Leak earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography from University College London, focusing on the Applications of New Forms of Data to Demographics from 2013 to 2017. He also holds two Master's degrees from the same institution: a Master's of Research in Advanced Spatial Analysis and Visualisation (2011-2012) and a Master's of Research in Security Science, specializing in Virtual Demographics (2012-2013). Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geographical Information Systems at Kingston University from 2008 to 2011.
Background
Alistair Leak has a diverse professional background in academia and consulting. He worked at University College London (UCL) in various roles, including Postgraduate Teaching Assistant in GIS from 2012 to 2016, Teaching Fellow in Quantitative Methods from 2016 to 2017, and Research Associate focusing on Inclusive and Healthy Mobility from 2017 to 2018. He also gained experience as an Analytics Consultant at AECOM for a brief period in 2019.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alistair Leak has demonstrated a strong commitment to data analysis and visualization, particularly in the realm of spatial data science and transport. His work at KPMG Australia involves the development of innovative models that enhance transport and infrastructure projects. His academic research and professional roles reflect his dedication to advancing knowledge in quantitative methods and spatial analysis.