Frida de Sigley

CONTACT

e-mail: ['fdesigley', 'at', 'gmail', 'dot','com']

Phone: ['zero', 'seven', 'nine', 'eight', 'six', 'six', 'zero', 'zero', 'four', 'three', 'eight']

PROFILE

I am passionate about integrating new technology within teams, the role of data in improving people's lives, and optimizing organizational functioning. I am a highly effective, data-driven project and people manager with 4 years experience of managing research, budgets and teams. I have developed service delivery models and data-driven toolkits that have been rolled out across the UK and showcased in the EU.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2020-2021

The University of Stirling

MSc, Artificial Intelligence

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) MSc programme is closely interlinked with areas such as big data and data analytics. It has a focus on using advanced techniques using neural networks to classify unstructured data. Key areas and skills gained are:

Mathematical skills in applying probability, matrix algebra and common algorithms, which are required for processing data arrays and generating insights from raw data.

Representing and manipulating data using Python. Working with CSV, XML and JSON formats, as well as leveraging APIs and online data sources.

Knowledge of commercial and scientific applications;data science project design and implementation using predictive, inferential and exploratory statistics for real world applications of data science.

Statistical analysis using R and Jupyter notebooks for both descriptive techniques, such as visualization, and predictive modelling.

Deep learning for computer vision and NLP; using more advanced techniques to label unstructured data such as photographs or natural language for sentiment analysis.

Data analytics, stochastic processes and optimisation; using random sampling to work in contexts where data sets are very large.

2007-2011

The Glasgow School of Art

BA (Hons), Fine Art Photography, dissertation on Semantic Theory, (1st Class)

Ability to automate image processing.
Skilled in Adobe Cloud, Photoshop and InDesign for image manipulation.
Advanced understanding of image compression and digital file formats.
Visual communication and critical understanding of visual culture.
Ability to communicate effectively on creative continent and concepts of projects.

2015

The University of Glasgow

Art Psychotherapy, Introduction

Working with groups in a therapeutic setting.
Understanding the importance of images in enabling communication.
Ability to understand and apply psychological concepts within an art making context.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019-2020

Refugee Integration Services Manager

The Scottish Refugee Council, Scotland, www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk

Data analytics and generating business intelligence to support organisation strategic decision making.
Developing Salesforce recording systems and managing implementation of object-oriented databases.
Managing change and developing frontline refugee integration services in Scotland.
Organisational lead on Scottish government strategy and evidence groups.
Project management, oversight and accountability for project outputs within multi-agency partnerships.
Representing and managing data for business analytics using Tableau and MS Office.

2016-2019

Refugee and Family Integration Manager

The British Red Cross, Refugee Support, Scotland, www.redcross.org.uk

Data analytics for service modelling and development of decision making matrix.
Report writing and editorial oversight of research.
Managing qualitative research into refugee families’ experiences of integration.
CRM database development as part of generating credible data for research, reporting and influencing objectives.
Organisational representative on the Scottish government’s New Scots evidence group.

2012-2015

Refugee Support Casework Coordinator (Psychosocial Support and Family Integration) The British Red Cross, Refugee Support, Scotland, www.redcross.org.uk

Training and managing volunteers in data entry and casenote recording.
Developing a new service for refugee families arriving in the UK.
Partnership working to develop effective workflows and referral mechanisms.
In depth understanding of public policy across domains of health, immigration law, education, housing, and welfare benefits.
Understanding of challenges facing individuals with complex needs.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

I am conversant in using R and Python for data analytics, BI and Microsoft Office. I have been trained in project management, facilitation skills, systems thinking, child and adult safeguarding and financial management. I am also a qualified Immigration Adviser at OISC level 1.

SELECTED TALKS

Developing a Service Model from Data, Families Together Conference, London, 2019 No Barriers to Banking, Monzo Campaign Launch, Glasgow, 2019

The Importance of Quantitative Data for Influencing and Evaluation, Asylum and Migration Integration Fund Conference, Glasgow, 2018

RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS

From Pillar To Post: Destitution among people refused asylum in Scotland, The Scottish Refugee Council, 2019

Voices of Strength and Pain: impacts of separation, loss and trauma on reuniting refugee families, The British Red Cross, 2018

Can’t Stay. Can’t Go: Refused asylum seekers who cannot be returned, The British Red Cross, 2016

We Started Life Again: integration experiences of refugee families reuniting in Glasgow, The British Red Cross, 2015