Michael Venable, Msf Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Ky, Us

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Leading the data analytics team where we empower our clients to make decisions with clarity and confidence. Regardless of organizational size and complexity we have delivered market-differentiating outcomes improving the accuracy and accelerating the speed of actionable data driven insights. Our clients no longer manage and manipulate data, they making decisions. I have a true passion for data science and look forward to sharing that with you. Lets start a conversation.- Extensive experience translating complex problems and large data sets into actionable insights - Deep experience with various programming languages and ETL, modeling, statistical tools, SQL, Python, R, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Blue Prism (RPA)- Applied various data science methodologies and approaches to extract insights and data to deliver prescriptive, predictive, diagnostic and descriptive analytics- Extensive experience creating and automating analytic modeling and monitoring tools including dashboard creation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)- Experienced in establishing and implementing organizational data analytics strategy- Deep experience in managing multiple client engagements and teams and deliverable s with activities focused on client support, product risk mitigation, deliverable and project timeline delivery and communication, and establishing and tracking of product quality review protocols.- Extensive experience delivering and managing teams delivering both traditional statistical techniques as well as machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches, with a firm understanding of when and how to apply all approaches and to deliver optimal solutions- Authored and built training courses to guide and develop data analytics skills and knowledge transfer across the firm as well for clients.

Chicago, Il

- Experienced with Proposal Development- Performed gap analysis for various operational reviews determining how current practices align with leading practice and identifying process improvement opportunities- Drafted and presented various reports detailing observations and recommendations to client personnel ranging from the executive to staff level- Completed various data analytics for compliance, operational/efficiency reviews- Drafted Process, Policy and Procedure templates and organizational taxonomy streamlining processes related to Policy and Procedure drafting, implementation, and communication- Completed contract compliance, monitoring, and process assessments for various organizational functional groups - Completed cash and treasury compliance, adequacy, and efficiency reveiws for various organizations- Drafted on-boarding training for Audit Committee- Tested various governance, risk, and compliance and internal controls- Reviewed completed work papers and observational write ups completed by staff ensuring they were completed in accordance with firm policy and industry standards- Monitored various engagements ensuring deliverables were completed timely adhering to budgeted hours - Assisted in completing business continuity/disaster recovery planning and management assessment - Assessed the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls identifying control weaknesses, process improvement opportunities and provided recommendations for remediation- Conducted compliance monitoring, internal control review and testing, and process improvement assessment

Oakbrook Terrace, Il

- Extensive experience with audit requirements, accounting standards, regulations including GAGAS, GAAS, GAO, CAS, FAR, DFAR, and GAAP- Completed audits on a multitude of companies for various industry classifications ranging from small businesses sole proprietorships to multinational corporations with revenues exceeding one billion dollars- Extensive experience with audit risk assessment and planning identifying weaknesses in the control environment, assessing risk at a macro and micro level and tailoring audit steps to ensure that the scope properly addresses the inherent risk and adequate substantive testing and validation procedures have been implemented permitting audit verification which will adequately support an audit opinion - Completed various attestation engagements including; disclosure statement audits, CAS compliance audits, systems audits, various proposal audits including a proposal audit of a financial modeling system, incurred cost audits, various floor-check audits, as well as forward pricing audits, and completed a portion of an A-133 audit- Performed various qualitative and quantitative procedural validations including various statistical and non-statistical sampling applications, regression analyses, improvement curve analyses, attribute testing applications, and various other financial analyses - Received performance award for taking personal initiative to automate various audit processes resulting in a significant increase in efficiency for all auditors in the office which was later implemented at other offices across the agency- Specifically assigned by regional headquarters on several occasions as lead auditor for assignments designated as high risk and or time sensitive - Lead auditor of engagment team - Credited with saving the government $210 million dollars which had been gone unfound in previous audits- Received the highest possible rating on all performance evaluations

Northbrook, Il

- Conducted operational risk based audits identifying exceptions and control weaknesses and communicated the appropriate resolutions to ensure adequacy and effectiveness- Performed daily limit monitoring of client portfolios to ensure compliance with client investment objectives and risk tolerances as outlined in the Client Investment Policies and Investment Management Guidelines.- Collaborated with the investment compliance staff and asset class personnel to identify the root cause of any limit violation and determine the course of action. - Coordinated resolution of limit monitoring exceptions by notifying the appropriate parties of the exception and tracked open items and maintained records of resolutions- Chaired weekly limit monitoring meeting to discuss exceptions and resolutions - Took personal initiative to design a paperless system for retrieving the wire transfer verification and settlement information, which resulted is an increase in productivity and efficiency- Presented the proposed new regulatory reform act to the entire compliance department including the compliance director and the compliance supervisor- Sponsored, proposed and managed the intern volunteer event for the Helping Hands foundation

Master'S Degree, Finance, General, 3.43 Out Of 4.0

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting, 3.33 Out Of 4.0

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi - Class President