Jake Pearson
About Jake Pearson
Jake Pearson serves as the Associate Director of Agile Business Intelligence at UBS, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in business intelligence roles across various companies, including Expedia, Barclays Bank, and HM Coastguard.
Work at UBS
Jake Pearson has been employed at UBS since 2015, currently holding the position of Associate Director in Agile Business Intelligence. In this role, he manages a team that ensures 24/7 service availability for over 120,000 users. He leads the Centre of Excellence for Tableau and Power BI, contributing to a significant business intelligence implementation in Europe. Pearson also represents UBS at industry events and forums, showcasing the company's business intelligence capabilities.
Previous Experience in Business Intelligence
Prior to his current role at UBS, Jake Pearson held various positions in business intelligence across multiple organizations. He worked at Expedia as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Business Intelligence Developer at Cocosa for two months in 2012 and at Canopius Group for eight months in 2011. His experience includes consulting roles at News UK and Mindshare, as well as a position as a Business Intelligence Developer at Hastings Direct from 2007 to 2010.
Background in Development and Analysis
Jake Pearson has a diverse background in development and analysis, starting his career as a Database Developer at General Dynamics in 2005. He has worked in various analytical roles, including Analyst/Developer at Barclays Bank and Developer at the Department for Transport in 2006. His experience also includes serving as an Analyst at CfBT and as a Coastguard Rescue Officer with HM Coastguard from 2008 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Jake Pearson has developed expertise in business intelligence tools, particularly Tableau and Power BI. He is actively involved in the Tableau community, participating in Alpha and Beta testing of Tableau products and engaging in the Tableau CAP programme. He develops and implements training programs to enhance global adoption of Tableau services within UBS. Additionally, he shares insights on Tableau through his blog, www.vizicution.com.