Simon Chandler
About Simon Chandler
Simon Chandler is a Senior Teradata Administrator at Nationwide Building Society, with extensive experience in data management and business intelligence tools. He has previously held positions at TNT Express, Teradata, and Poundland, and possesses programming skills in Python and expertise in Cognos and Teradata environments.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Simon Chandler has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Senior Teradata Administrator since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing Teradata environments, utilizing his extensive experience in database administration. His work contributes to the efficient handling of data processes within the organization, supporting its operational needs.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Simon Chandler worked at several notable organizations. He served as a Technical Consultant at Teradata from 2014 to 2019, where he applied his expertise in database management. Before that, he was a Business Analyst at Poundland from 2000 to 2004. He also spent seven years at TNT Express, working on the Enterprise Data Warehouse from 2004 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Simon Chandler studied at King Edwards from 1982 to 1988, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at The University of Wolverhampton from 1992 to 1996. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in data management and analysis. He has developed skills in programming with Python, which aids in automating database tasks, and he is proficient in various versions of Cognos, including Cognos 8 and Cognos 10.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Simon Chandler possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as a Senior Teradata Administrator. He is experienced in using Netvault, a data protection software, enhancing his database administration capabilities. Additionally, he has expertise in Teradata TASM and Teradata Viewpoint, which are essential for managing and optimizing Teradata environments. His proficiency in designing Cognos 8 infrastructure and planning migrations to Cognos 10 further demonstrates his technical knowledge.