Kasper Thomsen

Kasper Thomsen

Senior Data Analyst

Barcelona-based, with 7+ years driving business value via data. Expert in the full data science workflow (SQL, R, Python, PowerBI, Looker), with a proven track record at HP. Passionate about solving complex problems with data and pioneering AI applications.

Work Experience

Scan Program Analyst

HP | 2023 - 2024 (1 year and 1 month)

  • Architected and implemented robust data models in Redshift using SQL and LookML for global scan data, enabling new types of user behavior analysis.
  • Partnered with 'document and scan' program managers to deliver key insights and build interactive dashboards (Looker/PowerBI).
  • Collaborated with program managers and software developers to ensure data flow (technical requirement, quality assurance, dashboard building and advanced analytics).
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Data Analyst

HP | 2022 - 2023 (1 year and 2 months)

  • Conducted in-depth analyses to address critical questions for HP Instant Ink and user behavior teams, uncovering key trends related to customer journey friction points and feature adoption.
  • Worked closely with market managers, delivering dashboards and setting up data funnels locating underperforming markets and associated problems.
  • Developed and led internal training sessions on AI tools and advanced LookML techniques, empowering the team with new analytical tools and skills.

Analytics Lead

Visiolink | 2020 - 2022 (2 years and 3 months)

  • Led the Analytics department: defined the technical roadmap, prioritized analytics tasks using Jira, and oversaw the expansion of MySQL databases and tracking capabilities.
  • Met with customers to understand requirements and goals, design dashboards and data flows to fit needs (Data Studio, PowerBI, Tableau).
  • Made specifications for custom 3rd party solutions and various tracking SDK implementations. Conducted data workshops and consultancy.
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Analytics Consultant

Visiolink | 2018 - 2020 (1 year and 8 months)

  • Designed, built, and automated large-scale reporting infrastructure using R, SQL, efficiently delivering customized monthly reports to 400+ clients, daily data exports, and automated presentations, resulting in 100+ hours saved weekly in manual reporting.
  • Data collection, structuring, storage, and visualization (Google Analytics, Data Studio, MySQL, PowerBI, Tag Manager, Application Insights, Google Sheets, RStudio).
  • Developed and set up dashboard walls driven by Linux and HTML displaying organizational performance metrics, events, weather, news, videos etc.

Exchange Mentor + Voluntary Mentor

BSS International + Aarhus University | 2016 - 2019

  • Planned and executed events, took responsibility for and mentored a group of students.
  • Mentored students from 2nd semester at BSS.
  • Helped guide students from non-academic backgrounds to choose their academic path.
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Personal & Key Projects

Smart Home Project

Smart Home & LLM Integration

Smart home automating 130+ devices (Home Assistant, Raspberry Pi) with local LLM (Ollama) for voice control.

  • Lights, sensors, media via YAML & custom scripts.
  • Prioritizes local processing for privacy & responsiveness.
  • Integration of NLP + LLM for home control.
Data Models Project

Scan Data Model Architecture (HP)

Led design of Redshift data models at HP using SQL & LookML for global scan user behavior analysis.

  • Enabled new user journey & feature adoption analytics.
  • Delivered insights via Looker/PowerBI dashboards.
  • Key role in data requirements, quality, and strategy.
Visiolink Dashboard Wall Project

Dashboard Wall Project

Developed a multi-screen dashboard at Visiolink (Raspberry Pis, HTML/CSS/JS) for real-time KPI display.

  • Programmed Raspberry Pis for multi-display control.
  • Built web-based dashboards for KPI visualization.
  • Integrated dynamic content (news, weather, events).
Custom Video Game Project

Video Game & LLM Playground

Self-built 2D game (Phaser, Vite) for learning game dev & testing LLM-driven creative asset generation.

  • Tech: Phaser.js, Vite, JavaScript, HTML5 Canvas.
  • Assets: Photoshop, ChatGPT (images), Suno (music).
  • Focus: Skill acquisition, LLM experimentation, self-hosting.

Technical Skills

Programming & Databases

  • Languages: Python, R, LookML
  • Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Data Warehousing: Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake

BI & Visualization

  • Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Google Data Studio

Cloud & MLOps

  • Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), BigQuery
  • MLOps: Git, Docker, Jenkins, dbt

Python Ecosystem

  • Core Data Science: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn
  • Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly

Machine Learning

  • TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras

NLP & Other Tools

  • NLP: spaCy, HuggingFace
  • Other: Jira, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager

Education

MSc Business Intelligence (Data Analytics)

Aarhus University | 2017 - 2019

Key Coursework:

  • Business Forecasting & Advanced Analytics
  • R/SQL for Analytics
  • Text Analytics/Social Network Analysis
  • Data Mining (Python)
  • Data Warehousing
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BSc Economics and Business Administration (Exchange)

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | 2016

Focus Areas:

  • International Finance
  • Communications Strategies

BSc Economics and Business Administration

Aarhus University | 2014 - 2017

Thesis: 'Analysis of consumer behavior in relation to autonomous vehicles' (Grade: A). Applied data analysis skills to a practical problem merging interests in new technology and consumer behavior.

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Languages

English Fluent
Danish Fluent
Spanish Intermediate
Norwegian Intermediate
Swedish Intermediate
German Intermediate

Personal Interests

Motorcycle Adventures

Love exploring Montserrat and other mountains on my motorcycle.

Badminton

Regularly play badminton and padel tennis to stay active.

Tech & AI Enthusiast

I love IT, AI trends, new technologies, and home automation.

VR Table Tennis

Always up for a challenge: Let's talk over a VR table tennis match!

MINI GAME: Build the Data Flow!

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Data Source

ETL

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Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of something impactful. Feel free to reach out!

kasperheyst@me.com

+45 27822422 / +34 653330518

linkedin.com/in/kasperheyst www.heyst.info

Barcelona, Spain

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