K. B.

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Driving Client Satisfaction and Operational Excellence with Innovative Cloud Solutions - BI Architect & PMO SME | Pre-Sales | Azure Databricks | Azure DevOps | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect @ US Army
2530 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 United States
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States, United States
About K. B.

Championing a data-centric transformation for the US Army, Higher Education, and Commercial industries. As a Business Intelligence Architect, my role integrates Pre-Sales, agile methodologies and strategic project management. Leveraging certifications in scrum mastery and data storage, I have spearheaded pivotal projects that cultivate a talent management ethos through advanced data analytics and visualization tools.Collaborating with system integrators, I have crafted a Common Operational Picture that aligns with the Army's vision for Soldier Readiness. My proficiency with Oracle Database and Agile practices has been instrumental in navigating the Data Visualization Trade Study, culminating in integrating solutions like QlikSense and Tableau to fortify our data-driven decision-making capabilities.

K. B.'s Current Company Details
US Army

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Driving Client Satisfaction and Operational Excellence with Innovative Cloud Solutions - BI Architect & PMO SME | Pre-Sales | Azure Databricks | Azure DevOps | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect
2530 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 United States
Website:
army.mil
Employees:
10
K. B. Work Experience Details
  • Us Army
    Bi Architect & Pmo Sme
    Us Army Jun 2016 - Present
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    Business Intelligence and Data Visualization Architect supporting the US Army's culture shift from Personnel Management to Talent Management and Data-Driven Analytics. Implementation of First Principles and concepts developed around the Army Human Resources Model (HRM) and working with the System Integrator resources to develop a Common Operational Picture (COP) and Business Activity Plans in support of objectives that reinforce the Army’s vision for Soldier Readiness and Strength Management utilizing Business Intelligence data and embedded Analytics.As a PMO Lead, successfully managed US Army in Data Visualization Trade Study, identified products for detailed analytics (ODV, QlikSense, Tableau) and developed Coarse of Action for implementation of Data Visualization integration with Business Intelligence.Provided US Army with Technical and Functional design, development, and architecture experience within the OBIA HR Analytics, ELM, and CRM implementation.
  • Erp Analysts
    Bi Practice Director/Bi Architect
    Erp Analysts Sep 2013 - Jun 2016
    Dublin, Oh, Us
    Project Management / BI Implementation and Deployment* Managed Deployment of Oracle BI Applications Servers (Weblogic 12.1.2) on Linux 64-Bit platform with Oracle BI Warehouse Database, Repository, and Domains.* Worked on Development of standard, system-wide HR data definitions and dictionary.* Performed analyses in support of PS T&L Administration functions and activities; Ensured accuracy, integrity, and completeness of payable time data gathered by T&L system. * Performed Fit-Gap between HCM 8.9 and 9.2 functionality for Core HR, Time and Labor, and Absence Management for Health and Human Services (HHS) Client. * Proposed EBS database and migration Solution from Hosted Environment to Managed Data Center COOP Environment including Oracle SOA, OBIA/OBIEE, EBS, Single Sign-On and Kofax Markview Integration. * Assessed and worked on Proposals/RFP for Department of Homeland Security including project scoping, resource requirements, and architecture assessment for future state delivery.* Worked on Deployment options for US Army including Data Migration Strategy, Data Archive Strategy, and Data Governance Strategy using DMBOK.* Managed $4M Consulting Contract and delivering project on schedule and under budget.* Architected SSO Solution with Weblogic WebServices, Client Portal, and OBIEE.* Participated in Fit/Gap Sessions of Workforce, Compensation, Benefits, and Recruitment Subject Areas.* Architect-ed and led Install of OBIA, ODI, and OBIEE 11g systems for Client Development and Test environments.* Created Data Lineage for PeopleSoft HCM 9.1 / 9.2 source system tables to Staging and DW Tables. * Performed Assessment and related architecture design of Student Information Analytics.* Managed BI Team for client which included managing resources, budget, project plans, and hardware.* Designed Hardware / Software requirements for client in defining architecture for Warehouse.
  • Frontline Consulting Services (Fcs) Inc
    Bi Architect / Pre-Sales
    Frontline Consulting Services (Fcs) Inc Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
    Charlotte, Nc, Us
    BI Architect / BI Implementation and Deployment* Performed PS Administration tasks related to Application, Web, Batch, and Database Servers.* Worked on Exalytics deployment architecture design of Student Information Analytics, ODI and OBIEE 11g.* Performed OBIEE 11g Answers, Dashboards, and RPD Training for client resources (Manila, Philippines and Shenzhen, China)* Worked for only co-developer of OBIEE with Oracle Product Development and deployed early adapter products for clients* Mapped HCM delivered and tables to Staging and Data Warehouse Tables. * Architected and Installed EPM 9.1/OBIEE 11g systems for Development and Test environments* Planned DataStage Upgrade and led client through Upgrade of PeopleTools 8.53 and HCM 9.1.* Performed tasks related to loading, validating, and exporting data using Hyperion FDQM.* Developed and maintained FDM mappings, setup adapters, dimensions, and control tables.* Performed EPM 9.1 Campus Solutions Warehouse Install and Technical Assessment on OBIEE 11g integration.* Performed, Managed BI Technical Assessment for Army’s GoArmyEd Data warehouse which included comparing BI Tool options Warehouse options (OBIEE vs. Cognos).
  • Md Anderson Cancer Center
    Bi Technical Lead / Architect / Bi Implementation And Deployment
    Md Anderson Cancer Center Apr 2011 - Nov 2012
    Houston, Tx, Us
    SYSTEM MANAGEMENT / ARCHITECTURE IMPLEMENTATION / DEPLOYMENT* Managed Deployment of Oracle PeopleSoft Applications Relases (EPM 9.1, FSCM 9.1, Portal 9.1, and OBIEE 11G) for major Medical Center including Production Migration strategies and Release Management.* Designed and Supported development of FTE Cube consisting of Hyperion Planning integration with ETL load Tools and EPM Data Warehouse for Monthly Reporting with Integration and deployment of HCM Warehouse.* Designed Batch Scheduling processes and Integration points between PoepleSoft Applicationa and UC-4 Scheduler.* Provided EPM Financial and Planning & Budgeting Support of Financials (GL, AP, AR, PO, GRANTS) Analytics.* Led Team through ETL Conversion from GEAC and Lawson to PeopleSoft FSCM/EPM, Confuration activities, Development, Testing, and Production Cut-over of Financials and Analytical Reporting.* Planned, Monitored, and Managed a Team Client/Consulting Functional and OBIEE/EPM Technical Resources.* Designed and Built Workflow process flow, Definitions, and Maps including rules/routings for FIN Processes.* Performed EPM 9.1 Campus Solutions Warehouse Install and Technical Assessment on OBIEE 11g integration.* Managed Consulting/Support and Client Func/Tech resources in implementing Business Analytics on OBIEE 11g.* Analyzed and Converted Essbase Cubes and Hyperion Planning models into PeopleSoft EPM 9.1 Financial Marts.* Architected and Installed OBIEE 10g/11g systems for Production, Stage, and Development environments.* Led Enterprise Analyitical Reporting effort in EPM 9.1/OBIEE FIN and HCM Implementation.* Developed Processes and Procedures for communicating Project Plan and Milestones to PMO in an effective manner.
  • Nyulmc
    Master Data Management / Clinical Analytics & Informatics / Business Intelligence
    Nyulmc Oct 2009 - Apr 2011
    PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION /ARCHITECTURE / MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT* Created ATS & On-Boarding Project Plans for NYULMC. Initiated Project Kickoffs; Monitored Project Progress.* Reviewed and provided Software Contract updates; Assisted Client with Master Services Agreement.* Designed Directory Services repository framework of identity data – including biographic, demographic data.* Designed and Built Workflow process flow, Definitions, and Maps including rules/routings for HCM Processes.* Defined requirements for selection of election of Ontology Tools and supporting architecture.* Initiated/performed MDM Software selection of IBM, Initiative Software, and Oracle software offering for EHR.* Provided direction in defining MDM Project Charter, Scope, and Implementation steps for major MDM initiative.* Defined MDM Blueprint requirements and Planning Model.* Performed Requirements gathering and created Project Plan for House-Staff to PeopleSoft Conversion.* Developed and Managed Project Plan for Universities and performed resource planning.* Provided Architrecutre Planning, Development Standards oversight of EPM 9.0 HCM and FIN Warehouses.* Created Reporting Strategy, developed Fit/Gap Sessions, and provided Training to Functional HCM and FIN Users. * Designed Single Sign-On Solution using Oracle Identity Manager and PeopleSoft SSO integration.* Worked on Campus Solutions Marts and implemented custom DataStage ETL maps for various EPM 9.0 Marts.* Installed OBIEE, established BI Server connectivity with Relational Databases, Built /Extended Oracle BI Repository Physical, Business Model, Presentation Layers, Deployed architecture Security plan.* Utilized SQL Server Management Studio for deployment of custom tables/ indexes to enhance performance.* Created Manager Self-Service custom pages, components and tables for review of employee info in HCM 9.0* Assisted with Ulti-Pro to PeopleSoft HCM mapping, conversion, and testing of data employee data.
  • Cyborg Soleil
    Systems Architect (Epm/Obiee)
    Cyborg Soleil Sep 2007 - Oct 2009
    SOLUTIONS MANAGEMENT / PRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION / DEVELOPMENT* Utilized SQL Server Management Studio for deployment of custom tables/ indexes to enhance performance.* Created Manager Self-Service custom pages, components and tables for review of employee info in HCM 9.0PartnerRe Insurance, Paris, France EPM Budget & Planning/Financial Support Team* Compared Reporting options and functionality of OBIEE and Business Objects XI as Enterprise Reporting Tool.* Reviewed nVision Budget Reports for performance opportunities within operational Expense Roll-forward process.* Performed design changes and Dimensional Modeling to identify Fact table granularity and associated Dimensions.* Resolved ExceltoBI Upload process issues for Budget & Planning and applied associated patches for Application.* Created EPM Configuration and PeopleTools 8.49 Application Server Configuration Documentation for Client.* Resolved BP 8.9 ACE Analytic Errors, worked with End-User Test scripts, performed Load and Performance Tests.* Performed Technical Assessment of EPM 8.9 Budget & Planning system. Tested and implemented changes.State of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio Project Management/Technical Lead PROJECT MANAGEMENT / PRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION / INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT* Provided executive level consulting, technology process improvement, and policy management.* Designed and Implemented AR Data Mart for State Financial Agencies which improved processing by 2.5 hours.* Management of full-implementation lifecycle including fit/gap analysis, requirements gathering, software configuration, analysis, testing, and deployment.* Participated in defining governance of new BI Center-of-Excellence and defined Enterprise Reporting Strategy.* Installed OBIEE 10.1.3 components and imported XML data files into .RPD Physical Layer.* Participated in defining governance of new BI Center-of-Excellence and defined Enterprise Reporting Strategy.
  • Pinnacle Group Worldwide (Hyperion Hosting)
    Vp, Shared Services
    Pinnacle Group Worldwide (Hyperion Hosting) Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
    MANAGEMENT / PRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION / INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT* Provided Project Management and Hyperion expertise to hosted client base including monitoring of Hyperion System 9 server and application, planned maintenance, performance resolution, and system trouble reports.* Effectively Managed Strategy and Project resources, time, and scope of client EPM Application implementations.* Managed Master Service Agreement for Virtual Data Center between Pinnacle and Peak10 Data Centers.* Provided Hyperion (HFM and Sybase) Architecture design and review for major International clients.* Developed Deployment Performance Test Approach for HFM hosted application, baseline performance model of Technical Architecture, response time of Application components (Web form and Data Grid) and Server processing time, plus network delay. Team improved response time between the US, UK, and South Africa.* Contracted software vendors and consultants to assist in US-based Hyperion installation and upgrades.* Managed day-to-day Projects and task activities of hosted environment and staff resources.
  • Principal Financial Group
    Epm Technical Lead
    Principal Financial Group 2005 - 2006
    Des Moines, Iowa, Us
    UPGRADE PROJECT MANAGEMENT / PRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION / PROJECT SUPPORT * Performance Tuned Business Unit Mapper SQL using Quest Central for DB2 tools. * Applied Ascential DataStage ETL Patches and Fixes to Demo, Development, and Pilot environments. * Managed PeopleTools Upgrade Project and Cost estimates resulting in improved software environments. * Performance Tuned Ascential DataStage ETL jobs to comply with required data through-put for client. * Setup and Configured Analytical Calculation Engine (ACE) for EPM Planning and Budgets 8.9. * Setup Allocation calculation methods (Prorata, Arithmetic, and Spread-Even) and Dimension relationships.* Responsible for architecture design and system sizing of Development, Configuration, and Pilot environments.* Identified serious software bugs within EPM 8.9 Dimension Mapper and ACE tool on AIX, and worked with software vendor on the resolution and unit test of the beta fixes. * Developed and managed scope of EPM project and delivery of critical milestones, monitored issues and risks.* Performed PeopleSoft Financials 8.0 to 8.9 upgrade, demonstrated change control, and risk management.* Performed cost/benefit analysis of actions and initiatives with developers to re-apply customizations.* Worked with Functional team to help complete Pre-Upgrade Functional Tasks.* Performed Technical Architecture review and delivered a comprehensive report outlining current architecture, requirements during upgrade and recommendations for post upgrade technical architecture. * Performed Analysis of client Business process and workflow to assist with critical Functional process changes.* Designed Combination-Edits integration for GL to Forecast and Allocation process within EPM.* Setup Record suites, Jobs, and Job Stream processing for use with Allocation Manager.* Reviewed emerging technologies to determine business (strategy, direction, requirements) fit.
  • Dod
    Epm Technical Lead
    Dod Oct 2003 - Jul 2005
    Washington, Dc, Us
    EPM & Reporting Technical Lead, DIHMRS (Pers/Pay) ProjectPRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION / UPGRADE SOLUTIONS* Led critical design reviews as a part of development requirements acceptance.* Responsible for selection of Enterprise Reporting Tool and vendor proof-of-concepts.* Responsible for assigning, development, and unit testing of EPM and Dashboard, Portal, and Reporting work units.* Worked with several vendors to determine best solution to meet DoD architecture requirements.* Managed project development scope, developed timeframes to facilitae successful completion of activites and deliverables. Advised client and Management on issues, risks; provided peer review to project deliverables.* Planned and managed PeopleSoft EPM and Portal 8.8 to 8.9 Application upgrade and facilitated PeopleTools 8.46 upgrade with associated third-party software (Ascential DataStage, Cognos Powerplay, and Actuate).* Defined and Managed unit and system integration testing scenarios for HCM/Global Payroll 8.9/T&L to EPM.* Created custom integration solution from legacy system to maintain historical data in new warehouse (EPM).* Managed EPM and Reporting Development staff in day-to-day development activities.* Developed proof-of-concepts for Northrop Grumman client (Government) which included Business Intelligence Reporting for EPM, PeopleTools 8.4 Integrations Broker, and Configuration Management.
  • Northrop Grumman
    Epm / Reporting Technical Lead
    Northrop Grumman 2003 - 2005
    Falls Church, Va, Us
  • Limited Brands
    Epm Technical Lead/Architect, Dss Epm Project
    Limited Brands Jan 2003 - Sep 2003
    Columbus, Oh, Us
    Technical Lead/Architect, DSS EPM Project
  • Peoplesoft
    Consultant
    Peoplesoft 1997 - 2000
    Austin, Texas, Us
  • Anderson Consulting/Accenture
    Data Analyst
    Anderson Consulting/Accenture Feb 1995 - Jan 1997
    Developed Corporate, Customer, and Support Systems and Databases for Anderson Consulting Partners and Client Services.

K. B. Education Details

  • Harvard University
    Harvard University
    International Relations And Affairs
  • Depaul University
    Depaul University

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K. B. works for Us Army

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K. B.'s current role is Driving Client Satisfaction and Operational Excellence with Innovative Cloud Solutions - BI Architect & PMO SME | Pre-Sales | Azure Databricks | Azure DevOps | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect.

What schools did K. B. attend?

K. B. attended Harvard University, Depaul University.

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K. B.'s colleagues are Julio Alicea, Fatima Conde, Samuel Camacho, Clarence Bailey Jr, Adam Gibson, Herb Holland, Lee Berg.

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