Jordan Yard
About Jordan Yard
Jordan Yard is a Data Integration Engineer with a background in business intelligence and SQL reporting. He has worked at various organizations, including PRA Group and Medway Council, and currently contributes to Optimove in London.
Work at Optimove
Jordan Yard has been employed as a Data Integration Engineer at Optimove since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for integrating various data sources to enhance the company's data-driven marketing solutions. His work focuses on ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility for analytics purposes, contributing to Optimove's mission of optimizing customer engagement strategies.
Previous Experience at PRA Group
Before joining Optimove, Jordan Yard worked as a Business Intelligence Analyst at PRA Group from 2019 to 2020. During his five-month tenure in Bromley, United Kingdom, he developed a tailored Power BI Report Server. This initiative improved data visualization and accessibility for stakeholders across Europe, showcasing his ability to enhance data communication within organizations.
Experience at Medway Council
Jordan Yard held the position of SQL Report Writer at Medway Council for two separate periods, first from 2017 to 2019 and then from 2020 to 2022. During his time in Chatham, he engaged in project scoping with stakeholders across multiple regions, including England, Scotland, and the Nordics. His efforts focused on optimizing data transformation processes, demonstrating his expertise in managing complex data projects.
Education and Qualifications
Jordan Yard studied Information Technology at Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, where he achieved a BTEC Level 3 Diploma from 2008 to 2013. He furthered his education at MidKent College, obtaining another BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology from 2014 to 2016. These qualifications provided him with a solid foundation in IT and data management.
Early Career at Asda
Jordan Yard began his professional career as an Ambient Process Colleague at Asda, where he worked for 11 months from 2016 to 2017 in Gillingham Pier. This role provided him with early exposure to operational processes and teamwork in a retail environment, contributing to his overall professional development.