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John Burton

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Head of Data Analytics & Insights at Stagecoach Group Limited
📍 Rochdale, England, United Kingdom

John is the Head of Data Analytics & Insights at Stagecoach Group, with a PhD from Queens University Belfast. He is a senior leader skilled in data science, AI, and machine learning, with a passion for building high-performing teams.

Outside of his data-focused career, John is a father who participates in charitable causes like Movember. He maintains a hands-on connection with his technical roots, enjoying Python scripting and showing a humorous side about feeling old school using the command line.

Unique fact: John is a recipient of a NASA Group Award for his work.

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Current Role
Head of Data Analytics & Insights
Location
Rochdale, England, United Kingdom
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Data Ethics
Led work on embedding data ethics at the Open Data Institute and co-authored the "Data Ethics Maturity Model, " showing a deep commitment to responsible data practices.
Data Science Leadership
States that building "high-performing, engaged and happy teams" is his favorite activity and has led large data science teams at multiple organizations like Brambles and AQA.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Head of Data Analytics & Insights
Stagecoach Group Limited
2-2022 - 8-2024
Data Science Chapter Lead
Brambles
9-2021 - 2-2022
Data Consultant
Open Data Institute
7-2019 - 11-2021
Head of Analytics and Data Science
AQA
6-2018 - 6-2019
Product Manager
HM Revenue & Customs
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Education
2009 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Queen's University Belfast
2005 - 2009
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Leicester
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