Python · SQL · Azure

Luke Deaves

Automation Developer & Data Engineer

Improving operational efficiency through automation

Swindon, Wiltshire 8+ years experience

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Luke Deaves
pipeline.py 
# automate the repetitive stuff
def run_pipeline(source: str) -> Report:
    data = extract(source)
    clean = transform(data)
    return load(clean)

  • Workflow Automation

    Designing scripts and integrations that eliminate manual work and streamline business operations.

  • Data Pipelines

    Building reliable ETL workflows with Python, SQL, and cloud services to move and transform data at scale.

  • Business Intelligence

    Creating Power BI dashboards and reports that turn raw data into actionable insights for decision-makers.

Right now

  • Building automation workflows and data pipelines at Clarendon Specialty Fasteners
  • Maintaining local community websites and tools for rail data
  • Deploying DuckDB for lightweight database solutions

Building automation that
actually works

With 8+ years of professional experience spanning finance and data engineering, I specialise in turning complex operational challenges into elegant automated solutions.

Languages

  • English (Native)
  • German (Elementary)
8+ Years experience
4+ Years internal auditing
AAT Level 4 Certified accountant
1,000s Continuous improvements

Experience

2017 Finance
2022 Data & Analytics
2025 Automation & Engineering
Current

Automation Developer & Data Engineer

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners · Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

Designing and building automation workflows and data engineering solutions for a leading aerospace and industrial fasteners distributor.

Business Automation Data Analyst

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners · Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

Bridged finance and engineering teams by developing business automation tools, data analysis pipelines, and reporting solutions.

Finance Assistant

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners · Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire

Managed financial operations and reporting, building the foundation for a transition into data and automation roles.

Finance Apprentice

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners · Swindon, Wiltshire

Completed AAT qualifications while gaining hands-on experience in accounting and financial management.

The tech

Core

  • Python
  • SQL

Data

  • DuckDB
  • Power BI

Cloud

  • Azure
  • GitHub

Automation

  • Power Automate
  • Power Apps

Web

  • Next.js
  • Hugo

Tools

  • Jira Service Management
  • Zoho CRM

Personal interests

Beyond the day job, I enjoy working on diverse personal projects in my spare time.

  • Personal Websites
  • Database Applications
  • Mapping & Visualisation
  • Web Applications
  • Photography
  • Genealogy Research

Let's connect

Interested in collaboration, automation projects, or just want to say hello?

Based in Swindon, Wiltshire · Open to remote and hybrid opportunities

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