Learn From Industry Experts

James Cotton

Co-Founder of iO-Sphere

James co-founded iO-Sphere with a mission to make data careers accessible to everyone. With experience at Expedia Group and WorldRemit, he brings real-world data leadership to every cohort.

Oscar Colin

Co-Founder

Oscar brings deep expertise in data engineering and curriculum design. Before co-founding iO-Sphere, he worked at Nurture and Into, building data platforms at scale. He designed the Prism training environment.

Izzy Weber

Head Coach

Izzy leads the coaching team at iO-Sphere. With experience at DataCamp and PwC, she brings a deep understanding of what employers look for and how to get trainees job-ready.

Eben Uys

Data Coach

Eben brings hands-on industry experience from Mastercard to his coaching at iO-Sphere. He specialises in helping trainees build confidence with complex data challenges.

Finn Alexander

Data Coach

Finn joined iO-Sphere from General Assembly, where he honed his skills in delivering immersive, hands-on data training programmes.

Harry Odell

Data Coach

Harry is a dedicated data coach at iO-Sphere, helping trainees develop practical skills in data analytics and business intelligence.

Greg Simon

Data Engineering Coach

Greg specialises in data engineering at iO-Sphere, guiding trainees through building robust data pipelines and infrastructure.

Jen Godlonton

Data Coach

Jen is a data coach at iO-Sphere, passionate about making data skills accessible and helping career changers build confidence with analytics.

Jonas Torres

Head Part-time Data Coach

Jonas leads the part-time coaching programme at iO-Sphere. With experience at Truv, he brings real-world data expertise to flexible learning formats.

Jhu Boggio

Part-time Data Coach

Jhu coaches part-time learners at iO-Sphere. With experience at Venture Kite, she helps trainees balance learning with their existing commitments.

Andrea Buwalda

Head Accelerate Coach

Andrea leads the Accelerate career support programme. With experience at EDX, she helps graduates prepare for the job market through CV workshops, interview prep, and employer introductions.

Lisa Symons

Accelerate Coach

Lisa is an Accelerate coach at iO-Sphere. With experience at Beyond, she provides tailored career support to help graduates land their first roles in data.