Meet The Team
David Keys
Founder and Director
David Keys
Founder and Director
Dave is one of Australia’s foremost experts in data analytics and warehousing including the use of Tableau, Alteryx, Snowflake, WhereScape, DBT, Coalesce and many other tools.
An experienced data architect, technical lead and project manager, Dave is passionate about solutions that use previously untapped information assets to drive business improvement.
Dave’s early career included industrial engineering, production management, and operations management. It was in these roles that Dave realised the transformative power of data. Dave is also host for the Brisbane Tableau User Group.
Thomas McDade
Chief Executive Officer
Thomas McDade
Chief Executive Officer
Thomas is an experienced executive who is passionate in enabling businesses to mature and transform their data analytics landscape, focusing on an aligned strategy, enabling technologies and delivery via human centric design to streamline execution, whilst maintaining the conceptual and technical integrity of the provided technology solutions delivered.
Dr. Devon Biggerstaff
Data Science Consultant
Dr. Devon Biggerstaff
Data Science Consultant
Devon is a recipient of a PhD in Physics from the University of Queensland. He is an experienced data professional with more than 10+ years in collection, organization, analysis and visualization of scientific and business data.
Sunny Hussey Smith
Head of Engineering
Sunny Hussey Smith
Head of Engineering
Sunny is a data wizard who turns data into insights and solutions. He has over a decade of experience as a data and analytics engineer, enabling data-driven solutions and transforming business outcomes with his expertise and creativity. He values every relationship he builds with his clients and colleagues, and collaborates with them to share knowledge and deliver user-centric data projects.
Eliana Peña
Finance Manager
Eliana Peña
Finance Manager
Eli is an Accountant, with a special enthusiasm for Information Technologies. She has an analytical bent of mind with a keen eye for detail. Due to her valuable experience in processing and analysing financial reports, she is here to help KeyData improve and manage its financial processes
Wilter Grobler
Data Analyst
Wilter Grobler
Data Analyst
Scott Zhu
Business Intelligence Consultant
Scott Zhu
Business Intelligence Consultant
Scott is a business intelligence (BI) consultant with over 10 years of experience in SAP BW/BI end to end implementation and support. He has expert skills and abilities to design and develop BI solution (including data model, ETL process, reporting and dashboard) in a complex multi-tiered environment for a large organization. Scott loves data analysis, visual analytics, dashboard development, and helping organizations use BI solutions to make meaningful decisions and improvements based upon their data. His main project clients include: Transurban Queensland (formerly Queensland Motorways), Nestle Australia (GC AOA), State Grid Corporation of China, China Telecom, and Advanced Micro Devices. Personally, Scott is passionate about Ping Pong and travel. He likes Thai and Italian food besides delicious Chinese cuisine.
Cushla Heath
Data Analytics Consultant
Cushla Heath
Data Analytics Consultant
Cushla works in conjunction with solutions architects to develop ETL processes that support business analysts and experts to gather new business requirements, develop new reports and Tableau dashboards, refine existing reports and dashboards following Tableau’s best practices.
Chaashya Fernando
Data Analyst
Chaashya Fernando
Data Analyst
With a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology specialising in data-centric computing and intelligent systems, Chaashya began her career in software development, and discovered a passion for data science along the way. Pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science Management further refined her skills, culminating in a thesis exploring geometric deep learning in neuroimaging. Having previously gained valuable experience at a logistics startup, her present role at KeyData is centered on leveraging data to craft strategies tailored to meet diverse needs and outcomes.
John Fan
Data Analyst
John Fan
Data Analyst
John is a data professional skilled in SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, and Snowflake. He excels in data integration, analysis, and stakeholder management. With experience in the coal technology industry, John brings insights from energy, finance, and HR sectors. His Master’s in Management and Marketing from the University of Melbourne complements his technical expertise with business acumen. John has a particular interest in education, retail, and health industries.