Hi, I’m Nic! I’m a data scientist, software engineer, and R enthusiast. I am part of the team who maintain the arrow R package and co-author of Scaling Up with R and Arrow.
I also provide professional, tailored consulting and training services to help organisations unlock the full potential of R and data analysis. With extensive experience in developing Shiny apps and dashboard, modernising legacy code, building R packages, and designing data visualization and automated reporting tools, I focus on delivering effective solutions that meet specific client needs and help you get more from your data.
Consulting Expertise
Shiny app development: End-to-end creation of interactive dashboards, including:
A Shiny portal designed to monitor the status of genomic analysis pipelines for a large-scale healthcare organization.
An app built to automate data cleaning and visualization for a major pharmaceutical company.
Optimization and redesign of an existing Shiny app for a semiconductor manufacturer, applying best software engineering practices.
Legacy code modernization: Transitioning from SAS or Excel to R for streamlined analysis.
Diverse technical solutions: A complete Python-based NLP solution, including a backend and dashboard, to analyze online reviews and extract themes and aggregated sentiments for a university project.
Open to both short-term problem-solving projects and longer-term collaborations.
Training Services
Beginner to advanced topics, including R fundamentals, Apache Arrow for big data, and AI-powered workflows.
Customised courses tailored to your needs, ensuring relevance and hands-on learning.
Proven track record, with workshops taught at EARL, posit::conf and online courses developed for major platforms.
Why Work with Me?
Trusted reputation in the R community, with open-source contributions and public speaking engagements at industry-leading events.
Flexible, remote-friendly services, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality results.
Transparent communication, with clear deliverables, timelines, and scope management.
I’m currently accepting new clients and open to partnerships for larger projects. Whether you’re looking to upskill your team, modernise your workflows, or tackle a specific data challenge, I’d love to discuss how I can help.
