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Houston, Texas, United States

In this role, I drove strategic initiatives in data automation and analytics by leveraging Power BI, Power Query, SQL, and Generative AI. My role focused on streamlining financial reporting, procurement, and master data processes, enhancing decision-making efficiency and transparency. I also applied Prompt Engineering and Explainable AI (XAI) to ensure the clarity and transparency of AI-driven insights.Key Achievements:Developed advanced Power BI dashboards, improving reporting accuracy and speed by 50%.Applied Generative AI to optimize operational workflows, reducing manual processes by 35%.Led initiatives in Master Data management and procurement optimization, reducing operational costs by 20%.Integrated XAI systems to increase transparency in AI-driven financial models, improving stakeholder trust.

Houston, Texas, United States

Led the development of Power BI frameworks and data analytics solutions to automate financial reporting and optimize operations for government and private clients. Integrated Generative AI and XAI to improve accuracy, reduce workloads, and provide transparent insights.Key Achievements:Reduced reporting times by 80% and saved over 1,000 hours annually using Power BI.Improved financial reporting accuracy by 50% through Generative AI models.Developed AI-driven pricing strategies, enhancing consistency by 20%.Automated financial reporting with Power Query, streamlining data workflows.Increased transparency in forecasting with XAI systems.1. Championed the adoption of Power BI, automating financial reporting and sales planning, reducing workload from 2 weeks to under 1 hour.2. Developed dashboard for LNG and Oil commodities to track and provide real time access to pricing and key drivers – weather, market events, supply available, demand anticipated – resulting in near real time access to data.3. Designed, developed and implemented multiple dashboard to track emergency services, inventory, government agencies and services to manage disaster response.4. Developed and created ETL process to extract data from customer procurement systems. Developed various dashboards and reports to provide insight into vendors status, business types and pricing. Identified and implemented plan to update reporting functionality and data availability to allow more up-to-date information.5. Led PowerBI & Analytics platforms using Azure Agile tools, managing backlog, ideations, and product roadmaps

Houston, Texas, United States

As the Power BI Manager, I led the company-wide implementation and optimization of Power BI, driving automated reporting and data-driven decision-making across global operations. I worked closely with business leaders in the United States, Canada, and Europe to streamline reporting processes and improve data accessibility, reducing manual efforts and enhancing operational efficiency.Key Achievements:Spearheaded the adoption of Power BI, expanding usage from 2 users to over 700 globally.Reduced reporting times for branch managers from 10 hours to 2 hours weekly, resulting in cost savings of over $1 million annually.Developed a data mart with over 100 million records across 18 tables, driving faster and more informed decision-making.Selected as one of fewer than 1,000 individuals globally by Microsoft as a Power BI Champion, with direct input on new features and first access to development releases.Established security procedures and modeling standards for over 1,000 reports, overseeing Q/A and the approval process for all dashboards and data models

Houston, Texas, United States

In this dual role, I led efforts to streamline contract management and optimize global supply chain operations for DistributionNOW’s oil & gas distribution network. I managed contractual metrics and KPIs for over 100 customers with revenue exceeding $2 billion annually, while implementing strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.Key Achievements:Automated the reporting on key contract metrics, increasing contract review capacity by 30% and reducing costs by $100,000 annually.Improved data extraction and cleansing processes, decreasing data acquisition time by over 90%.Optimized global supply chain processes, identifying $13 million in savings through sourcing and freight carrier negotiations.Led the development of a web-based order entry system, reducing response times by 70%.Enhanced operational efficiency by introducing process improvements that increased workload capacity by 50% without adding staff.1. Conceived, built and implemented a web-based order entry system, replacing an email based communication system with on-line system that not only captured MRO material orders used in the drilling of crude oil and natural gas, but also monitored delivery status and preferred vendor utilization and transportation costs. Oversaw documentation and staff training. Tool delivered a reduction in response time of over 70%.2. Mentored individual project buyers on efficiency including how to best optimize order process and reporting Introduced process improvements that allowed increase in workload of 50% with no staffing increases.3. Developed new processes for network and sourcing optimization including how MRO products are delivered to the oil field, how to negotiate with freight carriers, vendor evaluation and selection and rate negotiations. Identified $13 million in savings, implemented initial $2 million to date.

Houston, Texas, United States

As Senior Manager, I led Sysco’s internal initiatives to optimize supply chain networks and provide strategic insights for the company’s major accounts. I developed and implemented supply chain models and analytics tools to support account retention and cost-saving initiatives for high-revenue clients.Key Achievements:Rescued the $180 million Red Robin account by identifying over $400,000 in transportation cost savings.Designed and implemented a supply chain optimization model that saved $150,000 for the Taco del Mar account.Partnered with internal teams to deliver a custom Mixed Integer Programming (MIP) supply chain solution, saving over $270,000 annually

Houston, Texas, United States

In this role, I was responsible for developing financial models and supply chain analytics to support Sysco’s Regional Distribution Centers (RDC) strategy. I collaborated with internal stakeholders to optimize sourcing, supplier selection, and procurement planning for the Southeast and Northeast regions.Key Achievements:Developed supplier selection models for a new RDC, selecting 250 key partners from over 5,000 potential suppliers.Conducted comprehensive data analysis on over 100 million records, leading to $4 million in cost reductions across supply chain operations. I began work as a analyst and was promoted within 18 months to a a manger role leading a team of 6 people.Created and documented a DataMart for business analyst teams, enabling Sysco to eliminate third-party consulting costs, saving $25,000 weekly.

Austin, Texas, United States

As Global Planning Analyst, I managed production forecasting, procurement, and inventory planning for Silicon Labs' global semiconductor operations. I supported 10 factories across the U.S., Philippines, Taiwan, and Korea, ensuring optimal production levels and on-time delivery through advanced Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) methodologies.Key Achievements:Reduced the buyer’s workload by 75% through automation of the ordering platform, allowing for a 50% workforce reallocation.Improved on-time delivery by 45% by developing an Available-to-Promise (ATP) model, enhancing production scheduling accuracy.Reduced safety stock levels by 25% by implementing advanced forecasting models, while managing a production increase from 1.4 to 3.25 million pieces weekly.