LW Lewis Whitfield

Data, AI & Automation for the UK public sector

Turning data complexity into outcomes that matter.

I help public sector teams move from manual processes and fragmented data to trusted analytics, governed AI and automated workflows that improve real decisions.

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Public sector NHS focus Health & government Governed AI

About

Commercially grounded. Technically curious. Outcome obsessed.

My path into data started with hands-on analyst work at Abicor Binzel UK, where I saw how clearer information could change the quality and speed of decisions. I then moved into technology sales at HPE, building commercial discipline while deepening my data capability through HPE's Data Academy and a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship with Multiverse.

At Methods Analytics, I worked as a Data & AI Consultant advising public and private sector organisations on how to apply data to real societal and business problems. Today, as a UK Public Sector Solutions Engineer at Alteryx, I bring that mix of strategy, stakeholder communication and technical delivery into conversations about automation, governed AI and operational improvement.

7+ years of experience across Data & AI consulting and technology roles
3 public sector domains across NHS, central government and policing
Builder of repeatable AI and automation frameworks that move from concept to adoption quickly

Projects

Applied work across health, government, AI and analytics.

Publicly visible projects and demos gathered from LinkedIn posts, articles and speaking pages.

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HLD
Mar 2026 - Present

Agentic High Level Design Automation

Designed and delivered HLD 2.0, an AI-driven automation initiative that helps Alteryx Sales Engineers create customer High-Level Design architecture deliverables in minutes rather than hours.

Built a ChatGPT/Codex-powered workflow with slide templating, prompt logic, rules, and PowerPoint generation across Alteryx One deployment and cloud architecture scenarios.

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LLM
Nov 2025 - Mar 2026

Bring Your Own Model to an Alteryx Workflow

Led development of a BYO-LLM integration framework for Alteryx One, enabling organisations to securely connect privately hosted large language models into enterprise analytics workflows.

Designed and demonstrated an end-to-end architecture using Ollama-hosted open-source models connected to Alteryx GenAI tools through OpenAI-compatible APIs.

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Articles & Posts

Writing and posts on analytics, AI, policing and public sector transformation.

BI
LinkedIn post

Are Dashboards Dead?

Dashboards are not dead, but they are becoming one interface among many in the analytics experience.
LLM
LinkedIn post

Bring Your Own LLM

Thoughts on embedding large and small language models into governed Alteryx workflows.
DIY
Project post

Standing in a finished room you built

A personal project write-up about rebuilding a garage conversion into an office.
SAFE
LinkedIn post

Improving NHS AI safety

How deterministic safety gates, human review and auditability can support safer clinical AI workflows.
GP
LinkedIn post

Modernising GP consultations

A GenAI and Alteryx demonstration for post-consultation admin and healthcare workflow improvement.
IDEA
LinkedIn post

Reflections from the journey back north

A reflective post connecting travel, writing and the practical value of clear analytics thinking.
POL
LinkedIn post

Data analytics in policing

Public sector analytics thinking focused on policing, harm reduction and better operational decisions.
MS
LinkedIn post

Microsoft Fabric and data

Learning and commentary around modern Microsoft data platforms and analytics capability.
NHS
LinkedIn post

NHS data silos

Why dispersed healthcare data makes insight harder and how better data foundations can help.
DATA
LinkedIn post

Towards data-driven policing

Thinking on how data can support policing decisions, visibility and public value.
VAL
LinkedIn post

VALCRI and policing research

A post linking policing analytics research to wider data and decision support questions.
HART
LinkedIn post

HART model and crime prevention

Commentary around Durham Constabulary, risk modelling and responsible crime prevention analytics.
NEXT
LinkedIn post

First day of the latest stretch

A career update marking the next phase of growth in data, analytics and public sector work.
DS
LinkedIn post

Data analytics and data science

Early public writing on the data journey, analytics skills and practical learning.
BIG
LinkedIn post

Data, big data and data science

An early post capturing the foundations of a growing interest in data and large-scale analytics.

Testimonials

Trusted by colleagues, leaders and customers.

Lewis stands out not only for his technical capability, but for how quickly he established himself as a trusted advisor and leader. He blends technical depth, creative problem solving and clear communication into compelling customer conversations and actionable designs.
Joe MarcoShaping the Future of Analytics & AI Worldwide
Lewis has the most incredible ability to translate technology solutions into customer specific language. He cares deeply about supporting his public sector clients and connecting technology to best value and improved services.
Paul AtkinsVice President, UKIMEA Storage & Data Services
Lewis is a phenomenal person to work with and someone who always goes above and beyond. Whether giving individual advice, leading campaigns or managing complex matters, he always seems to find a way.
Kieran WiltonVertical Lead for Police, HPE
Lewis excelled at every task put before him. Whether working alone or as part of a team, his dedication, enthusiasm and knowledge impressed us greatly.
Steve HallowsManaging Director, Abicor Binzel
He balances a keen eye for detail with a natural ability to converse with customers on a more strategic level. His calm yet confident manner never fails to impress.
Callum YatesSolution Architect, HPE

Honors & Awards

Recognition for demos, customer storytelling and public sector contribution.

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Alteryx - Mar 2026

AI Hackathon with Google - Winner

Achieved first place in the Alteryx, Google and The Information Lab SE AI Hackathon by developing an AI-powered healthcare solution using Alteryx and Google Cloud Platform.

The solution used Alteryx workflows orchestrated via the Alteryx MCP Server and invoked through a Gemini Enterprise agent to help clinicians query patient history through natural language.

Alteryx - Jan 2026

SE Builder Contest - Intl 2nd Place

Rewarded with 2nd place at an international level in the Alteryx SE Builder Contest, presented at the global Revenue Kick Off in Atlanta.

HPE - Dec 2024

HPE New Logo Legend

Awarded the New Logo Legend award in FY24 Q1 for securing multiple strategic wins with new Police Forces digital forensics departments.

HPE - Aug 2023

HPE Cool Collaborator

Awarded at HPE's annual Storage Bootcamp in 2023 for work with partner organisations including Zerto and Veeam.

HPE - Oct 2022

UKIMEA Rising Star of the Year

Awarded FY22 UKIMEA Rising Star of the Year for innovative work in the UK Public Sector space, including Presidents Club recognition in Hawaii.

HPE - Mar 2022

HPE Inside Sales Signature Deal of the Quarter

Awarded by the CSO of HPE for securing the first-ever HPE GreenLake win in the NHS sector.

HPE - Jul 2018

Top Talent Intern Award

Awarded the Top Talent Intern Award by HPE for outstanding contributions during the 2017/18 placement year.

Certifications

Validated capability across analytics, cloud and automation.

Multiverse Data Analyst Level 4 badge

Multiverse Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship

Achieved Winter 2023

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals badge

Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900

Achieved August 2024

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals badge

Azure Fundamentals AZ-900

Achieved January 2025

Alteryx Designer Core badge

Alteryx Designer Core

Achieved September 2025

Contact

Let's talk about data problems worth solving.

For portfolio conversations, collaboration opportunities or data and AI discussions, the quickest route is email or LinkedIn.

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