Rich Hemmings

Director of Data Platform Engineering @Upland Software

Bristol, GB

Oversee the operational management of various data platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.• Design and implement robust, scalable data architectures across multiple databases and platforms.• Monitor, optimize, and enhance the performance of all data platforms, including database tuning and troubleshooting.• Lead by example with hands-on involvement in database design, performance optimization, data migration, and integration tasks.• Manage and mentor a team of data engineers and database administrators, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.• Collaborate closely with product development, data science, and business intelligence teams to support their analytical and operational needs.• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the data platform, including technology upgrades, new tool evaluations, and capacity planning.• Ensure all data management processes adhere to relevant security, compliance, and regulatory standards.

University of South Wales

BSc [Hons] Software Engineering

The John Bentley School Sixth Form

A Levels or Equivalent, BTEC ICT, Geography, Chemistry

The John Bentley School

GCSE's, English, Maths, Science, Information Technology, , Geography, Art, Religious Studies, German, French