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I’m a results-driven analyst with a knack for turning complex datasets into actionable insights. I excel at driving strategic decisions and enhancing business processes. At the University of Alabama, I deliver timely career data to boost post-graduate outcomes. My tenure at General Motors saw me architect data frameworks, analyze vast datasets, and lead software test projects, contributing to significant revenue opportunities. I’m passionate about leveraging data to solve problems and improve efficiency, always striving for data integrity and quality.⭐️ THE HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️ • 𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗗𝗟𝗖 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: A seasoned veteran with 10 years of experience in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specializing in data analytics, data integration, and quality engineering.• 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Demonstrated success over 9 years in effectively coordinating requirements with both business and IT stakeholders in fast-paced environments, ensuring alignment and smooth project execution.• 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: With 8 years of experience leading peers in cross-functional project tasks, I've consistently driven issues to resolution and leveraged data to tell impactful stories, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.• 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Played a pivotal role in implementing SAFe Agile best practices over 2 years, enhancing project efficiency and adaptability while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.• 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Honored as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 5% of employees for delivering high-value performance at a Fortune 25 company.🛠️ THE TOOLS 🛠️Data Analytics:MS Power BI, MS SQL Server Reporting Services, IBM Cognos, Tyler Technologies Socrata Data Integration: MS Power Automate, IBM DataStage, Safe FME, MS SQL Server Integration ServicesDatabase: MS SQL Server, Oracle SQL Developer, Hadoop HueProject Management: MS Azure DevOps, MS Team Foundation Server, MS Planner, Jira, HP ALMProject Collaboration:MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, SharePoint)University Recruiting: Handshake, Talent Gather
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Programmer Analyst IiiThe University Of AlabamaTuscaloosa, Al, Us
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Information Systems Business Analyst - Career CenterThe University Of Alabama Mar 2024 - PresentTuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesEnable strategic data-driven decision making to increase positive post-graduate career outcomes and student sentiment by delivering accurate, timely career center data to leaders across 10 colleges.
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Senior Data AnalystGeneral Motors May 2023 - Oct 2023Chandler, Arizona, United StatesArchitected and implemented data analytics framework and reporting standards to enable quantitative analysis for process improvement within the software defined vehicle organization.• Analyzed 2,500 defects to determine defect age rate, defect fix rate, and time in queue by developing custom time-trend metric dashboards in Power BI that empowered executive stakeholders to improve operational performance• Managed 3,000 portfolio epics for data quality by transforming raw project management data into actionable visualizations that reflect areas of opportunity to fix data discrepancies across project features• Elicited data analytics requirements from Engineering Director and Engineering Managers and iteratively meet for continuous feedback -
Senior Software Test EngineerGeneral Motors Jul 2021 - May 2023Chandler, Arizona, United StatesLed software testing of two global digital commerce platforms within the digital customer experience organization.• Increased leads 15% YoY by managing 2 software test teams through training of agile methodologies, capacity planning, resource allocation, backlog refinement, regression planning, test creation, test execution, test automation, and production validation• Developed a standardized monitoring system used by 5 software teams to track the health of the web application based on UI and API testing outcomes, enabling proactive issue identification and resolution• Collaborated with DevOps engineers to test and troubleshoot microservices ensuring data availability and seamless integration across the web platform• Identified $2.4 billion revenue opportunity across 3,200 dealerships by crafting Power BI dashboards to identify which application feature enrollments provide dealers with the greatest potential profit• Improved backlog refinement velocity 100% by implementing a process for product owners to identify user stories prior to refinement and encouraging team members to proactively review and provide feedback prior to backlog refinement• Collaborated with scrum leads, product owners, developers, development leads, quality engineers, quality leads, release engineers, and managers to determine capacity, track progress, identify risks, and create alignment across applications in different regions for each program increment• Led defect management of over 200 bugs through cross-collaboration with product owners, product managers, and software engineers• Increased opportunity for lead generation by spearheading E2E integration validation of 28 lead types across two countries and 4 GM brands each within Siebel CRM system, dealer emails, and customer emails• Reduced regression test time 50% by consistently developing and maintaining regression automation and manual test cases within the iteration that functionality changes were implemented
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Software Test EngineerGeneral Motors Nov 2020 - Jul 2021Chandler, Arizona, United StatesEvangelized data-driven decisions to improve software testing across 48 projects by producing and maintaining OData sourced Power BI reports for key metrics such as SIT Effectiveness, Defect SLA Compliance, and Test Automation • Assessed automation opportunities within each project and develop automated test cases using JavaCAF to further streamline regression and patch testing• Created and managed project dashboards, test plans, test suites, test cases and bugs in Azure DevOps • Collaborated with project managers, product owners, software developers, and business users to identify gaps in user stories and opportunities for test points• Onboarded new project team members by providing knowledge transfer sessions and maintaining robust project documentation to assist with understanding each application, as well as instructions for installation of required technologies
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Data EngineerCity Of Mesa Feb 2019 - Nov 2020Mesa, ArizonaDesigned, maintained, and optimized data pipelines for data collection, management, transformation, and access allowing raw data to be converted into usable formats for data consumers.• Provided annual City Employee Survey results to 4,000 employees in 30 departments to allow for department benchmark comparison against the city benchmark by leading the migration, test, and deployment of the survey results dashboard in MS SSRS and implementing row-level security for report consumption across roles• Automated over 300 City KPI’s and lead technical project management to ensure all City departments have timely and accurate data available for decision making by integrating data from disparate sources into a data warehouse to create insightful datasets • Partnered with the city’s data scientist to produce cost-saving technical solutions that solve manual data entry processes created by high-cost departments through providing the datasets needed for statistical consumption• Provided crucial time-sensitive data to City leadership by designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Power BI reports focused on the City’s COVID-19 response programs • Improved vehicle inventory tracking of over 4,000 City vehicles by allowing all city departments to track where city vehicles are in the maintenance, retirement, and order process through a user-friendly data round trip file• Created data warehouse from the Automated Vehicle Location REST API that allowed GIS specialists to utilize data analytics to determine more efficient vehicle routes -
Business Intelligence & Data Analytics DeveloperGeneral Motors Jun 2014 - Feb 2019Chandler, ArizonaDirected data analytics and integration teams in promotion of code through development, integration, user acceptance, and production environments providing a way for dealerships, agencies, and customers to be notified of vehicle recalls.• Extracted, manipulated, and analyzed complex data using SQL across 27 disparate systems to ensure timely and accurate reporting of vehicle recalls to customers and government agencies• Spearheaded integration with 25 fleet companies by analyzing the current fleet information exchange process to determine changes needed for future releases, developing new file standards, and maintaining the Fleet User Guide • Led global data management of 10 years worth of vehicle recalls by creating and maintaining all data mapping documents, data collectors, operation guides, and deployment guides for all integration points• Coordinated the conception and detailed review of user stories and change requests with customers and product owners to analyze over 200 user stories • Led interactions with external vendors including determining meeting agendas, creating meeting decks, following up on action items, as well as documenting and owning the statement of work provided to the vendor
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It Intern - Enterprise Decision Support SystemsUsaa Jun 2013 - Aug 2013San Antonio, Texas• Streamlined an electronic project management story board to track progress of tasks in iterations for an agile environment • Created basic SQL queries in IBM DB2 that provided high-level validation for systems analysts • Authored a data dictionary by analyzing database granularity, keys, table history, and attribute definitions
Ashley Ballard Education Details
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashley Ballard
What company does Ashley Ballard work for?
Ashley Ballard works for The University Of Alabama
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Ashley Ballard's current role is Programmer Analyst III.
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Ashley Ballard attended University Of Arizona.
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