Andrew Townsend

Andrew Townsend is an experienced data professional currently serving as Lead Data Modeller at Specsavers since October 2022, specializing in physical data modeling across multiple countries. Previously, Andrew held the position of Lead Data Architect at the Department for Education, where responsibilities included managing a team of data architects and modellers. Earlier roles include Data Scientist and Technical Lead at Virgin Money UK PLC, where significant contributions included designing a strategic data model and leading regulatory data warehouse projects. Andrew began a career in data analysis and solutions architecture at Northern Rock, developing the company's first data warehouse. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computing for Business from Northumbria University and a Master of Science in Data Science from Edinburgh Napier University.