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Ben Drury

I’m Ben, a Data, AI, and Automation professional who bridges strategy and engineering to design scalable, intelligent systems. I help teams turn complex business challenges into automated, data-driven solutions that improve efficiency and outcomes.

I’m passionate about using data and AI to reduce manual effort, improve decisions, and create meaningful impact through technology.

Key areas I work in:

  • AI & Automation: Building intelligent systems using LLMs, retrieval, and workflow automation
  • Data Engineering: Designing pipelines and tools with Python, SQL, and BigQuery
  • Strategic Delivery: Translating business goals into practical, scalable technical solutions
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Focus Areas & Skills
Core Strengths

Problem Solving, Workflow Automation, Process Optimisation

AI & Machine Learning

LLMs/RAG, Embeddings, Clustering & Classification, Vector Databases

Data & Analytics

SQL, BigQuery, ETL Pipelines, Data Analytics, Looker Studio

Engineering & Cloud

Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, Docker, GCP, AWS Lambda, GitHub

Recent Work
RAG Age Restriction Identifier

Production RAG system using hybrid retrieval across UK legislation to identify age-restricted products.

LLM Product Attribute Extractor

Extracts structured attributes from product content using LLMsusing a hybrid mode of targeting and non-targeting.

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Experience & Education

  1. Senior Data Automation Analyst

    • Zoro UK LtdOct 2023 — Present

    Lead creation of end-to-end data and automation solutions across 5M+ products and 600+ suppliers. Mentor teammates and manage delivery to improve efficiency, data quality, and content workflows.

  2. Data Automation Analyst

    • Zoro UK LtdNov 2022 — Oct 2023

    Developed Python pipelines and tools to standardise and enrich product data. Drove reliability and scale across onboarding and enrichment workflows; shipped recommendation engine via A/B test.

  3. Content Quality Analyst

    • Zoro UK LtdMar 2022 — Nov 2022

    Built foundational automation for merchandising: image downloader (1M+), title normalisation, and Google Sheets→BigQuery reporting. Reduced handover-to-launch to 3 days.

  4. MSc Data Analytics (Distinction)

    • De Montfort University, LeicesterOct 2020 — Feb 2022

    Advanced analytics, statistics, and data systems with applied projects.

  5. BSc (Hons) Computer Science (First Class)

    • De Montfort University, LeicesterOct 2017 — Jul 2020

    Software engineering and data foundations with practical, project-led focus.

  6. BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 — IT (Triple D*)

    • Stamford College, StamfordSep 2015 — Jun 2017

    Computing fundamentals and applied technology pathways.

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