Lynette Heaney
Profile
Lynette is a Data Scientist, Data Analyst and Analytics Specialist with extensive experience across government, private industry, and university teaching. She specialises in designing and building data products and analytics solutions that transform complex data into clear, high-impact insights.Â
Lynette has worked in senior analytics and Power BI developer roles within the Australian Federal Government and the private sector, supporting policy, compliance, strategy and executive decision-making. Her work includes leading analytics functions, developing enterprise-grade Power BI data products, implementing data governance and quality frameworks, and delivering large-scale reporting solutions for senior stakeholders. In a recent project, a Power BI data product she designed and built reduced team workload by approximately 95%, significantly improving efficiency and decision turnaround.Â
She has several years’ experience teaching at university- level and has also delivered professional education in data analytics, data literacy and visualisation across large government departments. Lynette regularly trains analysts and professionals in Power BI, Python, R and Excel, and is known for her practical teaching style focused on real-world application and capability building.Â
Lynette holds postgraduate qualifications in IT and data, including a Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics, a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, and a Master of Data Science. Her teaching regularly focuses on data analytics and applied data science, statistics and forecasting, data interpretation, and the design of effective data products to support organisational decision-making.