Education
BSc Business Management from Queen’s University Belfast
Year joined NISRA
I joined NISRA in March 2025 as an Assistant Statistician.
What a typical day involves
No two days are the same in NISRA which is one of the things I enjoy most about the role. A typical day usually involves checking the NISRA Data Portal, making sure everything is running smoothly, reviewing recent uploads, and helping colleagues with any issues they might have. I often work with large datasets, so I spend time ensuring they’re well-labelled, accurate, and follow best practice to give users the best experience possible.
I also support other Assistant Statisticians by helping them set up accounts, troubleshoot upload issues, and check their data before it goes live. Alongside this, I create and update guidance materials, such as video tutorials, which help both internal and external users navigate the Data Portal more easily.
Some days involve delivering training sessions, either to colleagues or external users, which is a great way to share knowledge and build confidence in using our tools. I also get involved in wider branch activities, such as contributing to news stories, generating analytics and representing at events like Civil Service Live.
There’s always something new to work on, and I’m constantly developing my skillset. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow in the role and contribute to the team.
What software do you use
I mainly use Microsoft Excel to check and prepare data files for uploading to the NISRA Data Portal. It’s great for working with large datasets and making sure everything is accurate and well-structured.
I also use PowerPoint to create and present training sessions, and to develop guidance videos. SharePoint is another key tool I use to collaborate on internal and external guidance documents for the Data Portal.
For more technical tasks, I’ve used RStudio, particularly for creating HTML outputs. I’ve also had some experience with Google Analytics to help generate web analytics for different NISRA branches.
Overall, I use a mix of tools depending on the task, which keeps things varied and helps me build a broad skillset.