Oli Woodman

Oli woodman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

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  • Education

    • Fortismere school

      2012 - 2019
      A-levels and gcses

      A-Levels:Maths (A*), Physics (A) and Chemistry (A).GCSEs: 11 GCSE’s A*-B (including 9/A** in Maths and a 7/A in English Literature)

    • University of bristol

      2019 - 2022
      Engineering mathematics engineering 1st class honors

      Activities and Societies: Awarded the Wertheimer prize for the best contribution to the life of the Faculty and of their fellow students. Elected Social Secretary for Mixed Lacrosse Team two years running (2020-2022). A major focus of the course, and a key strand throughout the curriculum, is training in real-world problem-solving. Problems span many different application areas, from robotics and social media to medicine and environmental modelling.

  • Experience

    • Phoenix canoe club limited

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2019
      Kayak instructor

      Kayak instructor running sessions for all ages during weekends and holidays.

    • Puregym

      Mar 2018 - Sept 2019
      Marketing promotions

      Took on tasks others avoided, such as distributing flyers and running internal and external campaigns. Expanded this by distributing flyers for other companies, increasing revenue while maintaining the same workload.

    • Nhs england

      May 2020 - Sept 2020
      Workforce analyst

      Worked within the internal data analysis function at NHS England during the summer between my first and second year of university (COVID summer).

    • University of bristol men's & mixed lacrosse club

      Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
      Social secretary

      Organized weekly social events for two years, including Christmas parties (LaxMas) and End-of-Year celebrations for 100+ attendees. Successfully drove the club’s growth to achieve the highest number of active paying members at Bristol University.

    • Mclagan data & analytics

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Human capital solutions intern

      Production of compensation surveys through loading, analysing and compiling data submissions into a database using bespoke software for firms ranging from 20 to over 10,000 employees (including many FTSE 100 companies).

    • Think pacific

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Volunteer

      Over the summer, I joined a team of 22 to build a community health centre in Nativi, a remote village in northern Fiji. It was an incredible experience where I made lifelong friends and created lasting memories that I’ll always cherish.

    • Aon

      Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
      Investment analyst

      Prepared reports and PowerPoint presentations on investment performance for client pension funds.

    • The exeter

      Feb 2023 - now
      Data scientist

      At The Exeter, I have had the opportunity to lead and support the business's AI adoption strategy, with a focus on enhancing internal processes and expanding the use of generative AI tools across departments. Key achievements include:- AI Working Group Leadership: Chairing the AI Working Group, organising weekly meetings, and promoting discussions around AI’s potential in our business.- AI Policy Development: Spearheading the development and approval of Generative AI Policy V2, which allows the integration of business-specific data into AI workflows.- Cross-Department Training: Led a series of training sessions and workshops on AI applications for Sales, Customer Service, Compliance, Marketing, and Underwriting teams.- Securing AI Budget: Successfully presenting the business case for AI projects, leading to budget approval for the Copilot Pro POC.These initiatives have positioned me as the go-to expert for AI at The Exeter, and I am excited to continue driving AI adoption in the business. My aim is to expand the use of vertical AI across different departments and help shape the future of AI within the organisation.(This was written with - by - ChatGPT) Show less

    • Foundercentre

      Jul 2023 - Jul 2024
      Founder

      foundercentre was my first project as a startup founder.From this "side hustle" (all done alongside my 9-5) I have learnt how to work, built a diverse network of inspiring motivated people, and developed as an individual beyond my expectations.Although it didn't make it to the masses and become the success I hoped for, reflecting on the last year I have acknowledged my pitfalls and know what I'll do differently next time.Thank you to everyone who supported me on this journey. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Aws certified ai practitioner early adopter

      Amazon web services (aws)
      Jan 2024
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