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The BI consultant is a true market leader. Their role is strategic, given that it requires constant monitoring, in addition to very strong competitive challenges. Several missions will be assigned to them in the performance of their duties. But ultimately, their main role is to provide business decision-makers with a support tool that allows them to have an overview of the company's activity. Through the reports and dashboards they generate, the SAS BI consultant enables leaders to better prepare decision-making regarding strategy and actions to implement to help the company progress.

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Laser Engineer

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Laser Engineers - SC ClearedLocation: Edinburgh (preferred) or LutonDuration: 6 monthsLevel: Various (Engineer/Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer)We are looking for skilled and innovative Radar Engineers at various levels to join our Aerospace & Defence client at their Edinburgh and Luton locations. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems. The Laser Engineers will sit in a world-class optics and laser development team which provides leading-edge solutions into the global defence sector. The extensive product range includes targeting lasers, stabilised laser delivery systems, electro-optic imaging and surveillance systems.The role:As a Laser Engineer, you will be part of specialist group tasked with developing compact and efficient solid-state laser designs. You will investigate new technologies and engineering capabilities to address emerging business opportunities.You will take ownership of developing laser designs and will apply computational modelling techniques for the analysis of solid-state lasers, including nonlinear optical systems. This work will be underpinned by conducting practical work within the client's Laser Centre of Excellence Laboratories.This role involves working in a multidisciplinary team and provides the unique opportunity to influence the progress, direction and successful delivery of the next generation of lasers within one of largest manufacturers of advanced solid-state military lasers in the world.The Engineer:* Experience working in a laser product development and/or laser applied research environment.* Previous ownership of a laser design which has been manufactured (in one-off or volume production).* Experience in the design, characterisation and manufacture of lasers using appropriate commercial tools.* An advanced understanding of laser physics and a detailed understanding of solid-state laser engineering.* An appreciation of the mechanical and electrical design aspects of laser systems.* Experience working in a laser research and development or manufacturing environment.* Experience with technical proposal writing, project budgeting and team leadership* Strong analytical, modelling skills and good laboratory skills are beneficial.* Familiarity with fibre laser systems.Qualifications:* Essential - Related Master's degree (e.g. Physics).* Desirable - PhD with a significant laser design content.Please send in your latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Frequently asked questions about working as a Business Intelligence Consultant (PowerBI, SAS, Tableau...)

What is the role of a Business Intelligence Consultant (PowerBI, SAS, Tableau...)

The SAS BI consultant is a business intelligence professional. They analyze business data and propose usage solutions enabling companies to make the right decisions. Companies can also ask them to create graphics based on their needs or design databases for them.

How much does a Business Intelligence Consultant (PowerBI, SAS, Tableau...) charge

The average daily rate for a BI consultant is £511/day. The average salary is £40K per year. This daily rate and salary can obviously vary depending on the consultant's expertise, their position within the company and the projects they work on.

What is the definition of a Business Intelligence Consultant (PowerBI, SAS, Tableau...)

A BI consultant is a process optimization engineer for large-scale data collection. Working mostly for companies and organizations, they carry out an in-depth inventory of all data on company projects. Thanks to the collected data, they are thus able to develop strategies and be an excellent advisor to company leaders to make it more competitive. They are responsible for analyzing the use of collected data to establish better alternatives for use. They are a very dynamic company agent who possesses a very high work ethic and a very strong analytical mindset.

What type of mission can a Business Intelligence Consultant (PowerBI, SAS, Tableau...) handle

Companies generally contact BI consultants for various assignments. Initially, the expert analyzes the company's needs and develops solutions to address them. As such, it is fundamentally expected of them to ensure the storage and consolidation of all data produced within the company. They must indeed analyze this data to establish an effective strategy to make the company even more competitive. The BI consultant provides company leaders with a panoramic view of the business as well as support in their decision-making. More specifically, their task is to identify and analyze all data from each company activity to establish a complete database. Their role consists of subsequently implementing ETL processes to enrich their data warehouses and data marts. They are also an active agent, responsible for following the client throughout the evolution of their BI systems. However, their missions go much further as they are responsible for monitoring the company and providing good advice. Indeed, if the company is not able to use the data analysis software on its own, they must support them and, if necessary, train the company's users.

What are the main skills of a Business Intelligence Consultant (PowerBI, SAS, Tableau...)

An excellent SAS BI consultant is a meticulous expert in their work. They are also a talented analyst capable of quickly finding errors in data processing. They must be able to design and evolve a Data Warehouse or data repository. For this, they must master the different existing approaches as well as semantic layer construction models with the aim of storing data. Similarly, they must possess a certain number of skills in handling different types of databases and ETL processes. Beyond these technical skills, the SAS BI Consultant must have excellent synthesis capabilities. Likewise, they must be able to work in a team and have solid foundations as a leader to be able to unite users' opinions.

What is the ideal profile for a Business Intelligence Consultant (PowerBI, SAS, Tableau...)

The SAS BI consultant is above all a professional who loves information technology. They must demonstrate analysis and discernment skills, as well as perfect adaptability. They need this especially when working with different clients, as needs and expectations are not always the same. The SAS BI consultant holds a Master's degree in Decision Project Management or Business Intelligence. Beyond their degrees, they must also learn and master various IT tools related to their profession. These include software and applications. These are essential, especially if the consultant decides to pursue a freelance career. The most well-known are SQL Server or Reporting Services. Before these tools, they obviously master SAS, which is the software through which they can sell their skills. However, to succeed in certain missions, they also need advanced knowledge in Hyperion, Business Objects, and many other tools.
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