Ed Hughes
About Ed Hughes
Ed Hughes is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in SAP data warehousing and Business Intelligence. He has extensive experience in the mining and aviation sectors, having held various roles at notable companies including Rio Tinto and Cathay Pacific Airways.
Work at KPMG Australia
Ed Hughes has been serving as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since January 2020. He is part of the Digital Delta team, where he applies his extensive experience in SAP data warehousing. His role involves contributing to various projects, particularly in the areas of Business Intelligence and Analytics.
Previous Experience in Business Intelligence
Prior to joining KPMG, Ed Hughes held various positions in the field of Business Intelligence. He worked as a Senior SAP BI Consultant at Rio Tinto from 2011 to 2013 and at Cement Australia from 2010 to 2011. He also served as the Business Intelligence Lead at Cathay Pacific Airways from 2016 to 2018, and as a Senior SAP BI Consultant at CSC for a decade from 2000 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Ed Hughes studied at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he earned a Bachelor of Business-Economics and a Bachelor of Business-Communications. He also completed a Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning Systems at Victoria University, focusing on SAP Enterprise Resource Planning. His educational background supports his expertise in Business Intelligence and SAP data warehousing.
Background in SAP Consulting
Ed Hughes has a strong background in SAP consulting, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His experience includes positions at BHP Billiton as an SAP BW Consultant and at itelligence in Munich. He also worked as an HCM Business Warehouse Architect at the Department of Transport and Main Roads and as an SAP BI Solution Architect & Developer at Synergy.
Contributions to Major Projects
At KPMG, Ed Hughes has contributed to the Australian Defence Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program. His focus has been on enhancing Business Intelligence and Analytics within the Supply Chain and Procurement sectors. He has significant experience working on large and complex projects in both the mining and aviation industries.