Richard Blakemore-Shepherd
Lead Data Specialist @STARK Group
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Data Specialist @STARK Group
Identification, definition, and prioritisation of data-driven initiatives, including creation of business cases, value estimates, and structured initiative backlog.Facilitation of workshops and interviews with business and IT stakeholders, delivery of clear documentation to support mutual understanding of goals and needs.End-to-end ownership of selected initiatives, including coordination with BI and data engineering teams to ensure timely execution and measurable outcomes.Contribution to the sourcing data road-map and development of reusable data products & data models to support group-wide adoption.Production of technical requirements, data flow definitions, and collaboration with IT teams to align on architecture, governance, and integration needs.Regular progress updates, risk assessments, and clear communication of initiative status and value to senior stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies
BTEC National Diploma, Sound and Music
ILM 3 - Institute of Leadership & Management
Level 3 - ILM, Leadership and Management
Dayncourt
GCSE's x 10
ABOUT RICHARD BLAKEMORE-SHEPHERD
10+ years working across global product, data, retail, and tech, I’m at my best where strategy, technology, and real customer problems meet. I love taking complex challenges and turning them into products that actually work for people. I’ve led major data product & data transformation initiatives, including Specsavers’ largest PMS transformation and I’m big on building collaborative, high-performing Agile teams. I keep things practical, clear, and people focused, whether shaping strategy, scoping future initiatives, progressing delivery, or mentoring product and data professionals.I’m open to various Data, Product, Delivery & Management roles where I can bring that mix of strategy, delivery, and leadership experience.
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