Summary
James Solomon-rounce is a senior data and intelligence analyst with two decades of experience translating complex social and economic data into actionable insight for local government. Currently leading analysis at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, he has progressed through research and business intelligence roles across Cheshire East and Crewe & Nantwich, blending statistical rigour with practical policy-focused delivery. Trained in economics and social research methods, he bridges quantitative techniques and stakeholder engagement to inform corporate and place-based decisions. Known as an analyst and social scientist on GitHub, he brings an interdisciplinary perspective that favours reproducible, evidence-led approaches over flashy dashboards. Colleagues rely on him for turning messy administrative data into clear, auditable narratives that drive services and strategy.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
PGDip, Social Research Methods and Statistics, PGDip, Social Research Methods and Statistics at Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research, University of Manchester
BA (Hons), Business and Financial Economics, BA (Hons), Business and Financial Economics at Staffordshire University