Ben Fellows
About Ben Fellows
Ben Fellows is a Business Analyst at The Economist in London, England, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in psychology and computer science, with previous roles at BBC and experience in software development and education.
Work at The Economist
Ben Fellows has served as a Business Analyst at The Economist since 2022. He is based in London, England. In this role, he has been instrumental in several key projects, including the migration of 200,000 articles from a legacy content platform to a new system. He has also been responsible for the decommissioning of the legacy content management system (CMS), Drupal, as part of a broader digital CMS initiative. Additionally, he managed the investigation and depreciation of workflow modules associated with the legacy CMS.
Previous Experience at BBC
Before joining The Economist, Ben Fellows worked at the BBC in various capacities. He was a Graduate Business Analyst from 2019 to 2021, where he gained experience in business analysis. Following this role, he worked as a Business Analyst at BBC Monitoring from 2021 to 2022. His time at the BBC provided him with a solid foundation in analytical skills and project management.
Educational Background
Ben Fellows 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 in 2018. His educational background combines psychology and computer science, equipping him with a diverse skill set applicable to his roles in business analysis and technology.
Teaching Experience in Vietnam
Ben Fellows worked as a Mathematics and Science Teacher at EMG Education in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from 2016 to 2017. This role allowed him to develop skills in education and communication, contributing to his overall professional experience.
Technical Roles Prior to Business Analysis
Prior to his business analysis roles, Ben Fellows held several technical positions. He worked as a Full Stack Software Developer at Athium Limited for four months in 2018 and briefly as a Software Developer at Brainlabs in 2019. He also served as a Billing Service Technical Analyst and an Onboarding Executive at First Utility between 2014 and 2015. These roles provided him with a strong technical foundation that complements his analytical skills.