DAVID BADOVINAC

Looker SME & Consultant ยท Analytics Engineer
๐Ÿ“ London, United Kingdom
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Profile

Looker Subject Matter Expert and Certified Consultant with 8 years of experience delivering 50+ deployments across EMEA. Managed enterprise instances with 1000+ users, trained teams on LookML and best practices. Strong expertise in BigQuery, data modeling, and analytics platforms on Google Cloud. Led BI implementations, built scalable data architectures, and managed technical teams.

Key Skills

Data:

Looker (Certified) dbt BigQuery Snowflake SQL GCP Data Modeling Migrations

Leadership:

Team Mgmt Hiring Mentoring

Business:

Client Mgmt Consultancy Entrepreneurship

Languages:

English Italian Spanish Portuguese

Professional Experience

Looker & BigQuery Consultant Hawkfry Group
May 2024 โ€“ Present
Remote, Global
  • Optimize and troubleshoot enterprise Looker instances, resolving performance bottlenecks and governance issues
  • Implement advanced LookML best practices including model optimization and data restriction policies
  • Design and develop interactive dashboards with custom visualizations integrated with BigQuery
  • Provide technical guidance on BigQuery optimization and semantic modeling
Looker Expert & GCP Consultant Labs4Change
Oct 2023 โ€“ Present
London | Remote, Global
  • Founded boutique consultancy specializing in Looker, BigQuery, and Google Cloud Platform analytics
  • Deliver advanced Looker implementations including governance policies, multi-tenant configurations, and embedded analytics solutions
  • Optimize Looker models for performance using extends, refinements, templated filters, and advanced LookML patterns
  • Implement data restriction functionality (sql_where, access_filters) and instance-wide governance
  • Build complex interactive dashboards with custom visualizations and cross-filtering
  • Support global clients in stabilizing and scaling BI ecosystems on GCP
Looker Instructor & Co-Founder aecamp.io
Sep 2021 โ€“ Present
Remote
  • Developed Looker Business User training course teaching dashboard creation and data exploration
  • Co-developed Analytics Engineering Bootcamp curriculum focused on data warehousing with BigQuery
  • Trained 16,000+ students worldwide on modern analytics tools and best practices
  • Created courses on data modeling, BI development, and cloud analytics platforms
Principal Analytics Engineer & Co-Founder SmartMeta Labs
Oct 2022 โ€“ Aug 2023
London
  • Built blockchain analytics platform using GCP BigQuery for NFT project data analysis
  • Developed data warehouse infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform
  • Led business development and product strategy
Senior Analytics Engineer & Looker SME Datatonic (Award-Winning Google Cloud Premier Partner)
Apr 2021 โ€“ Oct 2023
Remote - London, United Kingdom
  • Led 50+ Looker deployments across EMEA for enterprise clients
  • Implemented large scale Looker migrations for 1000+ users
  • Looker Administrator for instances with 1000+ users
  • Trained teams and clients on Looker best practices and advanced LookML development
  • Developed data warehouse layers (single source of truth) in BigQuery and Snowflake
  • Maintained and developed dbt models from source to reports
  • Managed team of business intelligence analysts
  • Interviewed and hired candidates from graduate to senior level
Senior Looker Consultant Datatonic (Award-Winning Google Cloud Premier Partner)
Sep 2020 โ€“ Apr 2021
Remote - London, United Kingdom
  • Led end-to-end BI solutions implementation on Google Cloud Platform with Looker and BigQuery
  • Designed semantic models and optimized BigQuery queries for enterprise reporting
  • Drove partnerships with dbt Labs to integrate modern data transformation practices
  • Conducted technical qualification calls, scoping Looker and BigQuery implementations
  • Developed statements of work for Looker deployments and GCP data platform projects
Looker Consultant (Certified) Datatonic (Award-Winning Google Cloud Premier Partner)
Mar 2020 โ€“ Sep 2020
London, United Kingdom
  • Looker Certified Professional - delivered successful implementations across multiple industries
  • Implemented advanced LookML models with performance optimization techniques
  • Integrated Looker with BigQuery data warehouses, optimizing semantic layer design
  • Built internal knowledge repository documenting best practices and common patterns
  • Worked in agile teams implementing Looker deployment best practices
  • R&D: Developed automated LookML generator using open source parser and Looker API for content migration
BI & Operations Consultant Food Tech
Oct 2019 โ€“ Mar 2020
London, United Kingdom
  • Built reporting models using BigQuery and analytics tools
  • Analyzed and combined various data sources into single source of truth
  • Developed internal tools and data pipelines
  • Established data processes and reporting standards
Software Engineering Student FlatIron School
Jun 2019 โ€“ Oct 2019
London, United Kingdom
  • Full stack immersive web development course (15 weeks)
  • Ruby and Ruby on Rails: developed Book & Zhen app (group project)
  • JavaScript: developed Whack a Coder game (group project)
  • React: developed Astro Scope application (group project)
  • Final solo project: Tdash dashboard application
Looker Data Analyst, Special Projects, Food Procurement Deliveroo
Sep 2018 โ€“ Apr 2019
London, United Kingdom
  • Launched ETL system using Snowflake and Google Sheets adapted for different markets
  • Developed reporting dashboards with Looker and LookML
  • Looker Champion for Special Projects Global Department, trained team members on reporting best practices
  • Optimized data processing/transformation, reducing processing time by 50%
Site Manager Editions, Special Projects Deliveroo
Jun 2018 โ€“ Sep 2018
London, United Kingdom
  • Coordinated and launched site operations in international markets, from technical setup to adapting processes for local culture and legislation
  • Managed and oversaw entire site team
  • Introduced and restructured operations strategies
Looker Strategy Analyst, Editions, Special Projects (PT) Deliveroo
Feb 2018 โ€“ Sep 2018
London, United Kingdom
  • Developed site operations reporting dashboards using Looker, consolidating global reporting to single source of truth
  • Built LookML models for operational metrics and KPI tracking
  • Optimized site operations through data analysis and research
  • Acted as technical resource for global site operations team on Looker and data reporting
Assistant Site Manager, Editions, Special Projects Deliveroo
Jan 2017 โ€“ Jun 2018
London, United Kingdom
  • Oversaw daily operations and standardized procedures using Looker for operational reporting
  • Built dashboards to track site performance and compliance metrics
  • Maintained sites in excellent condition meeting compliance standards
  • Liaised with stakeholders and partners on operational data and reporting
Visitor Service/Fundraiser (PT) Science Museum
Jan 2016 โ€“ Dec 2016
London, United Kingdom
  • Raised funding awareness through face to face conversations
  • Generated 10% annual increase in donations as part of 8-person team
Co-Founder La Passione Gelateria Italiana
Apr 2015 โ€“ Oct 2015
Nerja, Malaga, Spain
  • Created business reporting and managed tax filing
  • Generated business strategies including new offers and flash sales, driving 10% revenue increase
  • Recovered investment in 6 months, exited business with 25% profit
  • Reduced operation costs by analyzing peak hours and optimizing staff scheduling
Console Operator BP
Jul 2014 โ€“ Jan 2015
Norseman, WA, Australia
  • Operated fuel management systems
  • Provided customer service
  • Handled administrative duties
Receptionist University Women's Club
Apr 2013 โ€“ Jan 2014
London, United Kingdom
  • Managed Opera booking system
  • Handled night reception duties
  • Coordinated events
  • Delivered customer service
Assistant Manager => Area Manager Cinnabon
Oct 2011 โ€“ Mar 2013
London, United Kingdom
  • Generated new operations processes that increased sales to achieve daily targets
  • Managed weekly stocktake and banking duties
  • Supervised team and mentored staff for promotion
  • Oversaw UK expansion opening 3 branches nationwide

Projects in Production

Events aggregator app for Asuncion, Paraguay with LLM-powered chat to help users find local events and activities.
Domain portfolio and marketplace site for premium domain names curated for startups, brands, and projects.

Education

Software Engineering Immersive
FlatIron School
2019
Level 5 Diploma, Applied Financial Trading
London Academy of Trading
2016
  • Behavioural Finance & Risk Management
  • Technical Analysis & Trading Strategies
  • Live Trading on Trading Floor

Certifications

Looker Certified Developer