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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

This current role is focused on the enhancement and development of research into compute workload server infrastructure, with a focus on edge workload IT infrastructure, container-based workload IT infrastructure, and cloud-native based workload IT infrastructure. While most of the work currently in the role has focused on the development of syndicated research, consulting projects have also been an area of development. Most of this work has involved quantitative modeling and analysis using excel, along with qualitative analysis including both primary and secondary research. Particular areas of focus within this role have included the following:Management and enhancement of IDC’s compute workloads data tracking and forecast process, including the production of quantitative and qualitative reports based off the data with particular focus on Networking & Security and (planned) VDI workloads researchAnalyzing the impact of edge infrastructure development at the workload level, including the improvement of the edge infrastructure workload forecast model, and coordinating with the edge strategies team on several reports including the relation of edge use cases to edge workloads and predicted development patterns for edge workload infrastructureDeveloping cloud-native workload research and predictions based on quantitative and qualitative research, including creating and coordinating a report defining cloud native from the workloads perspective.Playing a key role in establishing container workload research on the team, including attending events related to containerization such as KubeconSignificantly, most of this work has involved significant coordination and cooperation within other groups within the team (such as the Edge Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Automation, and Computing Platforms groups) and with outside teams (such as the Cloud and Virtualization System Software team and the Security and Privacy team)

Framingham, Ma

My focus in this role was in providing market intelligence in the document solutions and 3D imaging fields. Specific areas of focus included 3D scanning, document scanning, large format printing, hardcopy printing, and printing supplies. Highlights within this role included:Reporting and analyzing relevant topics and product announcements within research fields based on primary and secondary research, such as the rise of transactional-based supply subscription services and discussing major innovators in the 3D scanning fieldCreating forecasts on market trends and market shares based on internally backed quantitative data, discussions with vendors, and secondary researching, including writing one of the only worldwide forecasts reports on the 3D scanning market by a major market intelligence firmManaging and contributing to US data tracking in large format printing and imaging scanning markets, including improving historical data quality and continual analyzing taxonomy to meet client's needsCollaborating with coworkers on custom requests for clients, often requiring both quantitative and qualitative solutionsManaging administrative tasks and provides support as needed for large scale projects such as MarketScapes, including the IDC's Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2019-2020 Vendor Assessment MarketScape

Needham, Ma

Analyzed and prepared regular reports based mainly on Morningstar data on AUM and net flows of the Financial Market and its fund-specific products on a monthly and quarterly basis for client consumption, both for specific clients and for all general users of FUSE monthly reportsResearched data for clients on ad-hoc requests both through Morningstar and other sources, and worked data into easy-to-understand format for client consumptionCommunicated with clients through email and telephone on research needs, including further requests to both regular reports and ad-hoc requestsOptimized and updated databases for monthly reports through advanced Excel techniques for both efficiency and to prevent the possibility of mistakesWrote quarterly qualitative reports on a quarterly basis on firms based on both quantitative and qualitative research, and weekly reports on industry issues

Greater Boston Area

Acted as Head of Distribution for Multi-Bank Notification and Response team; controlled work flow for notification side of team, helping increase the overall efficiency of the teamAnalyzed over 200 Financial SWIFT messages per day to determine need for reconciliationReconciled SWIFT notifications and maintained Multi-Bank Notification and Response SWIFT databases, leading to near 90% drop in un-logged notifications Examined and reported on Negative Positions and for two different clients, and performed Late Notification Report for one client

Cambridge, Ma

Researched market opportunities for an energy incentive database in New York and Massachusetts, then used research to find contact information of over 150 possible clients Performed several research projects on terminology and funding opportunities, including finding a grant worth over $1.5 million dollarsInterviewed contact database sales representatives to find best choice for a start up, then presented findings to the Founder with a PowerPoint presentationContributed to completion and maintenance of proprietary database, including strengthening tiered architecture by improving efficiency

Brandeis University, Waltham, Ma

Organized finances and expenditures with $1300 budget as TreasurerTeamed up with fellow students to organize marketing, submissions, projection, and awardsEstablished database of film clubs in Boston and New York Metro area

Woburn, Ma

Assisted in planning and running of 2012 Housing Families Gala, including event planning, organizing marketing material and creating reprints of articles on the eventQueried and maintained CRM database on a daily basis, including adding lists of up to 60 clients at a timeBoosted productivity by standardizing social media tracking spreadsheets through Google Docs, making information more uniform among interns

Albany, Ny

Developed fracking policy initiatives based on accident statistics in Pennsylvania and existing state and federal regulations for the Senator’s considerationHelped Constituents over the phone or through the mail with researched solutions or through directing them to helpful government agenciesAnalyzed and organized news articles pertaining to Senator Schumer for Excel Database

Brandeis University, Waltham, Ma

Assembled department data for academic administrator using Excel spreadsheetsProduced PowerPoint presentations for several professors to support study-abroad programsDeveloped experience with general office protocol, including answering phones

Blue Mountain Lake, Ny

Investigated local regional library database for sources on facts for several “categories” on regional knowledge, then presented sources and study questions for the sources to employer on a weekly basisPerformed work under limited supervision

Glens Falls, Ny

Built up database of over 300 New York museums, and sent out self-created survey on interest in establishing a Museum WeekContacted multiple federal departments to solve constituent issues Wrote official letters of gratitude and support on behalf of the Senator