Meet The Team

David Keys

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.

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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.

Kyle Holmes

Dr. Kyle Holmes

Director

Dr. Kyle Holmes

Director

Kyle joined the KeyData team midway through 2018. He brings with him a wealth of experience in Management and Administration and thrives on solving complex problems with the best possible solutions. Kyle’s passion for data comes from a desire to understand the story behind how data were created and importantly what can be learned from this story.

Kyle is a people person and loves building networks. He also has a passion for research and discovering new insights which he brings back into his work.  His main motivation is his family and he firmly believes that the best medicine for most problems is exercise.

Hany Amer

Hany Amer

Commercial Director

Hany Amer

Commercial Director

Hany joined the KeyData team midway through 2023. An experienced executive with a focus on building great teams and preparing businesses for hyper-growth, he is responsible for all commercial activities at KeyData. With a naturally strong bias to action, roll the sleeves up, Growth mindset he is confident “the KeyData team can deliver incredible growth and results for our people, clients and shareholders”.

Hany is a highly skilled presenter and communicator; he is just as comfortable presenting in boardrooms to workshop floors. He also has a passion for innovation, new technology and business transformation. His motivation in life is his family and likes to start most days with exercise, a swim in the ocean and a strong coffee!

Devon Biggerstaff

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

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.

Melody Grace

Senior Project Manager

Melody Grace

Senior Project Manager

Melody is an experienced Project Manager with over 10 years in project environments. She’s known for her outcome-focused approach and purposeful persistence in overcoming challenges. Melody maintains strong integrity and high standards in all her endeavours. Her skills in fostering collaboration, promoting clear communication, and aligning project goals with organisational objectives make her adept at guiding projects to successful completion. Melody’s combination of experience and personal qualities ensure she consistently meets project objectives. 

Soroush Amirebrahimi

Soroush Amirebrahimi

Data Analyst

Soroush Amirebrahimi

Data Analyst
Eliana Peña

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

Christina Tautaga

Christina Tuataga

Consultant

Christina Tuataga

Consultant

Christina is an experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Information Technology industry and more specifically, Data-centric roles for strategic decision-making. Skilled in Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Process Improvement, Agile methodology and Stakeholder Management.

Wilter Gobler

Wilter Grobler

Data Analyst

Wilter Grobler

Data Analyst

Wilter haa contributed to various projects for different clients across a wide range of industries. This includes the management of source data across platforms including: Knime, Alteryx, Talend, Snowflake, Python, SQL, Linux Server and Tableau.

Scott Zhu

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.

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Dr. Rianon Zaman

Data Analyst

Dr. Rianon Zaman

Data Analyst
Saud Mohammed

Saud Mohammed

Senior Data Analyst

Saud Mohammed

Senior Data Analyst

Saud is a highly motivated data professional holding a master’s degree in data science from Monash University. With over 4 years of experience in data analytics, Business Intelligence, and visualization, Saud brings a wealth of expertise to the team. His key skills encompass proficiency in visualization tools such as Tableau and Looker, as well as programming languages like Python and SQL. Saud also possesses hands-on experience with cloud computing technologies like Snowflake, AWS, and Azure. His enthusiasm lies in incorporating new skills and staying abreast of emerging technologies.

Cushla Heath

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.

Pamela Capp

Pamela Capp

Data Analytics Consultant

Pamela Capp

Data Analytics Consultant
Undrakh Badarch

Undrakh Badarch

Developer Programmer

Undrakh Badarch

Developer Programmer
Sharanya Ghosh

Sharanya Ghosh

Data Analyst

Sharanya Ghosh

Data Analyst
Chaashya Fernando

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. 

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