Stuart Hibberd
Marietta
Summary
Analytical and adaptable professional transitioning into Data Analytics after over 15 years of experience in avionics, financial strategy, and global operations. Proven success in financial modeling, compliance analysis, project logistics, and sustainability forecasting across five international relocations. Currently enhancing expertise through the Google Data Analytics Certificate, focusing on SQL, Python, Excel, and Tableau. Eager to contribute discipline, precision, and insight to an entry-level analytics role that prioritizes data-driven decisions and operational clarity.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Project & Financial Analyst
Self-Directed
01.2013 - Current
- Investment Strategy & ROI Modelling: Led disciplined financial planning that increased family net worth from £100K to £1.2M over 15 years through multi-currency forecasting, long-term ROI calculation, and tax optimization.
- Budget Forecasting & Cost Analysis: Developed location-specific models ahead of international moves (Dubai, Singapore, Poland, Ireland, US) to forecast housing, insurance, and tax impacts.
- Cross-Border Compliance: Interpreted and managed financial data under UK, Polish, Irish, Singaporean, and U.S. tax codes in partnership with advisory firms.
- Project Management: Orchestrated five international relocations, managing logistics, visas, international shipping, and educational transitions.
- Process Optimization: Standardized systems for relocation logistics, cost-of-living analysis, and financial transitions; applied Excel-based reporting tools for tracking spend, contracts, and asset value.
- Global Operations
Senior Avionics & IFE Technician
Rockwell Collins UK
03.2000 - 04.2013
- Workflow Optimization: Led Lean and 5S initiatives that reduced average turnaround time from 30+ days to 4-day SLA compliance.
- Structured Diagnostics & Testing: Executed fault isolation and repair of 80+ unit types using automated systems (ITS-700/701, CTS-2000); interpreted schematics and performance data for decision-making.
- Team Leadership: Acted as technical escalation point and managed shift workloads, SLA priorities, and stakeholder communications.
- Compliance & Documentation: Supported SAP implementation and ensured repair traceability aligned with Part-145 standards.
Avionics Technician | Rank: Lance Corporal Class 2
British Army – Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME)
01.1994 - 03.2000
- Conducted scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on Lynx and Gazelle rotary-wing aircraft.
- Led platoon maintenance operations, including a successful vehicle tire conversion program.
- Delivered calibration, diagnostics, and documentation in accordance with MOD protocols.
Education
BSc (Open Degree), First Class Honours - Earth Science, Sustainability, Energy Systems
The Open University
UK01.2022
Skills
- Tools & Certs: SQL, Python (in progress), Tableau, Excel/Google Sheets, Google Data Analytics (in progress), Carbon Literacy
- Analysis & Reporting: Financial Modelling (ROI, IRR, NPV), Budget Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Dashboarding
- Management & Execution: Cross-Border Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Project Planning, Logistics, Lean Process Optimization
- Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Communication, Process Mapping, Remote Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement
Other Details
English (Native)
Certification
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (In Progress – Expected 2026) Google / Coursera — SQL, Python, Tableau, Excel, Data Visualization
- Carbon Literacy Certification — The Carbon Literacy Trust, UK (2023)
- RHS Level 2 Certificate — Plant Growth & Development, Royal Horticultural Society (2024)
- BTEC National Certificate in Engineering — British Army / EDEXCEL (1995)
Timeline
Project & Financial Analyst
Self-Directed
01.2013 - Current
Senior Avionics & IFE Technician
Rockwell Collins UK
03.2000 - 04.2013
Avionics Technician | Rank: Lance Corporal Class 2
British Army – Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME)
01.1994 - 03.2000
BSc (Open Degree), First Class Honours - Earth Science, Sustainability, Energy Systems
The Open University
Interests
Energy efficiency, home retrofits, coaching youth sports, horticulture, global finance