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Tahnu Phillips

Tahnu Phillips

Data Manager

Department of Education | Bannockburn

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My Portfolio Highlights

My New Track

Associate Data Analyst in SQL (previously Data Analyst in SQL)

My New Track

Associate Data Analyst in SQL (previously Data Analyst in SQL)

Analytical maestro, orchestrating the symphony of insights with precision.

My Work

Take a look at my latest work.

DataLab

Course Notes: Intermediate Regression in R

DataLab

Intermediate SQL

DataLab

Course Notes: Introduction to Relational Databases in SQL

DataLab

Course Notes: Intermediate Regression in R

My Certifications

These are the industry credentials that I’ve earned.

Other Certificates

AXELOS Global Best Practice PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training

DataCamp Course Completion

Take a look at all the courses I’ve completed on DataCamp.

Courses

Introduction to SQL
Introduction to R
Intermediate SQL
Joining Data in SQL

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Department of Education | Jul 2024 - Present

Analytics Manager

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Department of Education | Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

Acting Analytics Manager

Stepped in to lead the Central Analytics team during a short-term backfill period. Managed priorities, staff support and high-sensitivity deliverables.
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Department of Education | Nov 2022 - Jul 2024

Senior Data Analyst

Led analysis and modelling across attendance, engagement and student outcomes using R, Python, SQL and BI tools. Delivered regression, evaluation and predictive modelling work, and built reproducible analytical workflows. Provided code reviews, technical guidance and stakeholder-ready insights, while mentoring junior analysts and supporting uplift across the team.

Department of Education | Nov 2023 - Nov 2023

Acting Evaluation Analytics Manager

Led the Evaluation Analytics team during a short-term acting period, overseeing workload, staff support and delivery of evaluation reporting and insights for senior stakeholders.

Department of Education | Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

Acting Analytics Manager

Acted as Manager for the Analytics team over a six-week period, managing priorities, guiding analysts and ensuring on-time delivery of high-profile analytical products.

Department of Education | Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

Acting Evaluation Analytics Manager

Stepped in to lead the Evaluation Analytics team during a short leave period, providing oversight of priorities, supporting staff and ensuring continuity of evaluation deliverables.

Victorian School Building Authority | Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

Business Intelligence Team Lead

Managed a team of four BI analysts, delivered Power BI and SQL reporting solutions, documented key maintenance processes for future systems, aligned portfolio dashboards, and stepped in as Manager to maintain continuity and performance.

Victorian School Building Authority | May 2022 - May 2022

Acting Business Intelligence Manager

Acted as Manager to cover a period of leave for 1 week.

Victorian School Building Authority | Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

Business Intelligence Analyst

Built a dashboard covering over 1,800 infrastructure projects and led a $4.4B funding audit for the Minister’s Office. Developed Power BI and SQL reporting that strengthened strategic decision-making and improved transparency.

Victorian School Building Authority | Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

Acting Business Intelligence Team Lead

Acted as Team Leader to cover a period of leave for two weeks.

Victorian School Building Authority | Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

Program Officer and Data Analyst

Led the state-wide Division 5 asbestos audit program, managing audits, contractors, and the asbestos database, delivering strategic reporting, driving standardised audit tools, overseeing a full system migration, and uncovering $300K+ in missed remediation work for rectification.

Australian Centre for Career Education Ltd (Trading as Career

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Education Association of Victoria Inc) | Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

Project Officer (Data Analytics Lead & IT)

data and dashboards to monitor progress, fix resourcing gaps, support DET decision-makers, and coordinate technical work with external partners.

Dog and Bone Consulting | Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

ICT Consultant

Managed ICT projects for national NFP clients, leading a small team and acting as the main client contact. Delivered telecom and network analyses that identified savings and improved setups, while supporting and guiding junior staff.

Dog and Bone Consulting | Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

Associate ICT Consultant

Produced data analysis that delivered major cost savings and supported a national IT strategy for a large NFP. Helped build analytics tools, contributed to ICT transformation work, and supported new business proposals.

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology
Warrandyte High School

About Me

Tahnu Phillips

A passionate IT professional with extensive experience as well as a keen interest in Project Management, People Leadership, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Analysis. Has extensive experience in Python, Power Query, SQL and Power BI.

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