Abdelghani Benazzouz

Paris, Île-de-France, France

[email protected]

linkedin.com/in/abdelghani-benazzouz

Summary
In my capacity as the Head of Data & BI at La Maison Française du Verre, I have taken on the pivotal role of
spearheading the data migration initiative, transitioning from Cognos Planning/Contributor to IBM Planning
Analytics. This transformation encompasses a shift from an on-premise infrastructure to a cloud-based
environment. Within this role, I am entrusted with the oversight of all data-centric activities spanning across the
finance, sales, and marketing departments.

My primary responsibilities encompass ensuring the robustness, continuous upkeep, and evolution of our
data ecosystem. This entails close collaboration with the IT department to guarantee seamless operations.
Furthermore, I am responsible for conceptualizing and automating recurrent reports to precisely align with the
discerning requirements of our internal stakeholders. Additionally, I play an integral role in imparting BI solution
training to key users and maintaining the integrity of our data warehouse.

I am at the forefront of instating a comprehensive data strategy and governance framework for the organization.
This involves orchestrating data-related practices that engender accuracy, security, and compliance, thereby
harnessing the maximum potential from our data resources.

My educational background comprises an MBA in Expert en Stratégie et Développement Digital from MBA
ESG and an engineering degree in Information Technology for Finance from Efrei. My professional journey has
afforded me extensive exposure to the realms of data science, big data, and data engineering, as evidenced
by my involvement in diverse projects spanning both industrial and social sectors. My expertise is bolstered by
a multitude of certifications, including those in Python, Scala, Spark, Hadoop, and Oracle SQL... Proficiency
is intrinsic to my skill set across platforms such as IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM Planning Analytics, Power BI,
Tableau.

My enthusiasm for the expansive data landscape knows no bounds – traversing the spectrum from artificial
intelligence to insightful business analytics. I operate under the conviction that effective data management is
an endeavor involving the collective strength of all stakeholders, fostering an environment of inclusivity and
empowerment. My overarching objective centers on harnessing the power of data as a catalyst for strategic
decision-making and the optimization of business performance.

Experience
Head of Data & Business Intelligence
La Maison Française du Verre
Jan 2023 - Present (1 year 1 month)
• Lead and oversee the overall strategy for data management and business intelligence within the
organization.
• Foster a data-driven culture by promoting data literacy and understanding across different
departments.
• Collaborate with various business units to identify and implement data-driven solutions that align with
organizational goals and objectives.

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• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of data across the enterprise.
• Spearhead the development and maintenance of the data warehouse, ensuring it meets the evolving
needs of the business.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics and business intelligence tools to enhance decision-making
and provide insightful reporting.
• Keep abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data science, BI tools, and analytics, assessing
their applicability to business needs.
• Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, and
deliver tangible business value.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and
regulatory standards.
(Technologies and methodologies might include Agile, IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Cognos Analytics
On Demand, TI, Python, SQL, Data Visualization tools, Machine Learning, etc.)

Financial Data & BI Manager

La Maison Française du Verre
Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Context: Within the group's Financial Department, I led the project to migrate data from Cognos
Analytics/Contributor to IBM Planning Analytics, overseeing all data-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensured the reliability of group data, maintained, and developed the information system in
collaboration with the IT department.
• Designed and automated recurring reports to meet the internal clients' expectations and trained key
users on BI solutions.
• Maintained the Data Warehouse.
• Supervised and integrated data of various types from multiple sources, ensuring data quality.
(Technologies used: IBM Planning Analytics powered by TM1, Cognos Analytics, Analyst, SQL, T-SQL,
JS, DB2/AS400, MDX, Python, Power BI, JS)

CHEF DE PROJET DATA domaine INDUSTRIELLE

Faurecia
Oct 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year)
• Supported Project Leaders and Key Account Managers in organizing and managing weekly and
monthly meetings with project teams, sales, factory, and client groups in an international context.
• Contributed to the creation of project specifications in collaboration with business experts, monitored
automation projects, and managed project documentation.
• Participated in the development of computer models to analyze large volumes of data, enhancing
efficiency and best practices.
• Modeled data analysis results in dashboards to make them clear and actionable for decision-making.
• Managed specific Engineering Change Requests (ECR), addressed complaints, and monitored
productivity activities (centralizing requests, verifying feasibility, analyzing product/process impact,
estimating timelines, determining and validating costs, and communicating economic impacts to the
sales team).
(Technologies and methodologies used: Agile, JIRA, Data Visualization with Power BI and Tableau, UX
Design, Ergonomic Testing, Python, SQL Database, MongoDB, Excel - VBA)

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 Data Scientist
Colombbus
Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 (7 months)
• Developed and enhanced the declick.net platform, focusing on the design and implementation of an
educational software program covering artificial intelligence.
• Organized and transformed data to facilitate easy analysis.
• Engaged in daily collaboration with Data Engineers and Data Scientists.
• Developed predictive models to forecast data trends and changes.
• Conducted ongoing technological monitoring, encompassing data collection and processing.
• Managed data throughout its lifecycle, from collection to visualization.
(Techniques and technologies used: Agile methodology, Python, JAVA, Scala, SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop,
Spark, Shell in a Linux environment, Power BI, Machine Learning, ETL Talend)

Développeur Python
Catalysis Consulting
Sep 2017 - Jan 2018 (5 months)

Education
MBA ESG
MBA - Expert en Stratégie et développement digital, Gestion de projets en
technologies de l'information
2020 - 2021

EFREI - Grande école du numérique

Diplôme d'ingénieur, Information Technology for Finance
2015 - 2019

Staffordshire University
2015 - 2016

Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée

Licence , Mathématiques et informatique
2015 - 2016

CPGE Pythagore
Bac+2, MPSI-MP
2013 - 2015

Licenses & Certifications

Scala and Spark for Big Data and Machine Learning - Udemy
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 The Ultimate Hands-On Hadoop - Tame your Big Data! - Udemy
UC-5ASXS9NK

Oracle SQL : Become a Certified SQL Developer From Scratch! - Udemy

UC-4SPGXKHZ

The Business Intelligence Analyst Course 2019 - Udemy

UC-Z0FWBDXO

Scrum Certification Prep +Scrum Master+ Agile Scrum Training - Udemy

UC-XA7E6N2W

Professional Scrum Product Owner 1 - Scrum.org

Data Warehouse Fundamentals for Beginners - Udemy

UC-f7da90a3-f9f2-49ce-ba0d-2bc949150c4e

Business Intelligence (BI) - Developing SQL Data Models - Udemy

UC-115d99fb-8bec-482a-8880-4f3cce92e417

Devenir spécialiste de l'intelligence artificielle et du machine learning - LinkedIn

Être leader IT à l'heure de la transformation numérique - LinkedIn

Strategy and Sustainability - Coursera

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AI Strategy and Governance - Coursera

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IBM Machine Learning Specialist - Associate - IBM

Skills
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Machine Learning • Data Science • IBM PLANNING ANALYTICS • IBM
Cognos Analytics • Stratégies de données • Gouvernance de données • SQL Server Integration Services
(SSIS) • AI GOVERNANCE • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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