Ben F.
About Ben F.
Ben F. is a Business Analyst at The Economist in London, England, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in business analysis and software development, with previous roles at BBC Monitoring, BBC, and Brainlabs.
Work at The Economist
Ben F. has been employed as a Business Analyst at The Economist since 2022. In this role, he oversees the decommissioning of the Drupal CMS, which includes creating functionality in a new CMS and managing the migration of 200,000 articles. He also investigates and manages the depreciation of workflow functionalities and modules associated with the legacy CMS. His responsibilities include business as usual (BAU) tasks such as SEO, IP access, and improvements to podcast metadata. Additionally, he facilitates solutions between Editorial, Product, and Engineering stakeholders for content platform migration.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Before joining The Economist, Ben F. worked as a Business Analyst at BBC Monitoring from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Graduate Business Analyst at BBC from 2019 to 2021. His experience in these roles contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of business processes within media organizations.
Software Development Background
Ben F. has a background in software development, having worked as a Software Developer at Brainlabs for four months in 2019. He also held the position of Full Stack Software Developer at Athium Limited from 2018 to 2019. This experience in software development complements his analytical skills and enhances his capability to manage technical projects.
Educational Qualifications
Ben F. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, completing his studies in 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both analytical thinking and technical skills.
Teaching Experience
Prior to his roles in business analysis and software development, Ben F. worked as a Mathematics and Science Teacher at EMG Education in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from 2016 to 2017. This teaching experience adds to his diverse professional background and showcases his ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.