Energy–Weather Data Warehouse
Hive on HDFS with Constellation Schema (Recommendation from Real-World Large Datasets). OLAP, Tableau, Python/R ingestion.
Hive
HDFS
Tableau
Python/R
Travis Chapple
MSc Big Data Analytics • Distinction
Data Engineer & ML‑Minded Developer
Lead Data Engineer and Software Developer with an officially awarded MSc Big Data Analytics Distinction (78% overall average) from Sheffield Hallam. Advanced Python programming was described as "amazing" by an Oxford-alumni university lecturer. Proven Team Lead with W.H. Bacon Prize for Innovation.
Distinction 78%
Official MSc Big Data Analytics average
High Distinction 89%
#1 in Computing out of 297
Advanced Python
Advanced OOP Python & Serverless Cloud Architecture
Commercial Leadership
8+ Years Commercial Operations & Client Delivery
Featured projects
S&P 500 Forecasting
Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning build that Outperformed inflation over 68 years of the S&P 500.
Python
Scitkit-learn
AI
Pandas
End-to-End Industrial IoT System (MSc Thesis)
Robust Python backend scripts, offline-first Flutter mobile application, and a highly accurate data pipeline delivered for industrial telemetry.
MQTT
Flutter
Firebase
Raspberry Pi
TrueNAS SCALE Fan Controller
An automated Python background daemon for homelabs, using a tuned PID loop for drive arrays and resilient low-level signal handling to restore motherboard BIOS control on exit.
Python
TrueNAS SCALE
PID Control
Homelab Automation
Skills
Data Engineering: SQL, NoSQL, Firestore, ETL, Data Warehousing
Full-Stack & Cloud: GCP Serverless, React, Flutter, C#, C++, Java
Consulting: Agile Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Mentorship
Experience
Lead Software Developer & Technical Consultant Sheffield Hallam University (Aug 2025 – Jan 2026)
Primary technical liaison for real UK industrial clients. Architected serverless GCP data pipelines, managed Agile sprints, and mentored a dedicated squad of exactly three BSc developers.
Primary technical liaison for real UK industrial clients. Architected serverless GCP data pipelines, managed Agile sprints, and mentored a dedicated squad of exactly three BSc developers.
Operational Team Lead Tesco PLC (2017 – Present)
Recognized for resource forecasting, peak trading resilience, and leadership directly acknowledged by UK CEO Ashwin Prasad, who headhunted me for internal career progression.
Recognized for resource forecasting, peak trading resilience, and leadership directly acknowledged by UK CEO Ashwin Prasad, who headhunted me for internal career progression.
Education
MSc Big Data Analytics, Distinction: 78% (2025–2026) Sheffield Hallam University
88% in Data Analytics Tools & Techniques (SAS BI) • 83% in Data Driven Python Programming • Advanced Data Management, Tableau, HDFS
88% in Data Analytics Tools & Techniques (SAS BI) • 83% in Data Driven Python Programming • Advanced Data Management, Tableau, HDFS
BSc (Hons) Computer Science, AI Focus, 2:1 (68%) Sheffield Hallam University (2020–2023)
First Class in the AI & Machine Learning Module • Dissertation on computer vision glaucoma detection using clustering & neural networks (2:1)
First Class in the AI & Machine Learning Module • Dissertation on computer vision glaucoma detection using clustering & neural networks (2:1)
Awards & Recognition: W.H. Bacon Prize (first to integrate networking in A‑level CS project), Computer Science Subject Nomination, Former Coffee & Code Society President
Contact
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire (Sheffield‑Based) • Right to work in UK • Available for senior Data Engineering, Analytics, Full-Stack, and Consulting opportunities.
Seeking: Lead roles in Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics, or Full-Stack Software Development