Meet the team
Our digital professional skills team draws upon extensive experience of digital development in the business world to support our students in becoming cloud and data ready.
Professor Andrew Callaghan
Director of the Digital Centre of Excellence
Andrew has 30 years' experience working with blue chip companies, holding leadership positions in strategy and business development. His consultancy experience spans Digital 4.0, Cloud, Big Data, Analytics and Cyber. He helps business-leaders turnaround under-performing businesses and mentors teams to increase sales and deliver compelling strategies.
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Andrew divides his time as a Professor and as Managing Director of an advanced analytics SME. He is an advisor to the Government Digital Policy and Strategy Unit, leads the Business School's Digital Transformation Programme, sits on the University Digital Strategy Committee and is a thought leader in customer experience measurement.
Dr Ja Kim
Specialist in financial data analytics
Ja Kim is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and a specialist in financial data analytics. He specialises in Microsoft Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud.
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He teaches financial data analytics, as well as SAP Business ByDesign and SAP S4/HANA, to undergraduate and master students.
Steve Lofthouse
Global Technology and Compliance Specialist
Over a 30-year international career, Steve has helped numerous household names successfully analyse, plan, and implement software and change, from niche boutique businesses to multinational corporations.
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As a technology consultant and SAP Mentor, Steve has implemented enterprise-scale platforms, driven innovation and gathered experience within Big Data, Analytics, Cloud, and Cyber Security.
Dr Canice Kwan
Microsoft Certifications
Dr Canice Kwan designs and delivers learning activities that support students to develop a deeper understanding of the Microsoft Fundamentals curriculum such as Azure Artificial Intelligence and Dynamics CRM.
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The emphasis is on developing practical skills and integrating digital technology applications such as data analytics, cloud services, and automation to improve student chances of successfully passing a Microsoft certification. In a combination of self-learning tasks, instructed workshops, and consultation, students can equip themselves with career enhancing digital capabilities according to their individual skill-level, at their own pace, from anywhere that suits them.
