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Chicago, Il

* Led delivery of multiple data-focused, value-driven projects across several clients and functional areas* Led project team focused on improving the quality and efficiency of financial consolidation and reporting processes through a data lake * As part of multi-year transformation program, managed go-live and ongoing improvement activities to supply financial data to cloud-based general ledger via new subledger * Oversaw multiple agile scrum teams to deliver new functionality, including inclusion of new data sources and data lake reporting for actuarial, statutory, and tax groups* Consolidated project financials across the program to monitor and control spending; provided guidance and training to other staff members on project accounting best practices* Managed migration to cloud-based Microsoft Project Online from on-premise Enterprise Project Management tool for client's Project Management Office (PMO)* Collaborated with vendor to create automated status reporting from Project Online covering project, program, and PMO level analysis* Refined PMO processes around project intake and project status reporting to improve efficiency* Guided client's Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and Reporting team to implement rigorous testing and deployment processes* Initiated and authored standard schedules and templates for communications to EDW business users* Defined detailed EDW testing matrices and hour-by-hour deployment plans to improve reliability* Assisted Data Warehouse development team with transition to agile methodologies and use of JIRA for work management* Supported client's data and analytics transformation efforts with PM assistance and insights from EDW experience* Led Sales Operations group in definition and development of a Sales KPI dashboard * Collaborated with third party vendor on Master Data Management software selection and implementation

Greater Chicago Area

* Led delivery of complex reporting scorecards for issue management for a financial institution* Implemented custom web sales tools enabling detailed product research and mix optimization* Led development of Big Data and business analytics strategies and roadmaps based on client goals and challenges expressed by C-level executives* Delivered successful results across multiple subject areas including finance, operations, and marketing utilizing technologies in business intelligence, advanced analytics, and social media* Led development of operational Cognos reporting solution for corporate and regional management* Planned and executed thorough business requirements gathering activities* Created and successfully executed test strategy for client reporting solution* Implemented rigorous project controls to define processes, maintain compliance, and ensure progress meets or exceeds client and internal expectations across multiple projects

* Project Manager for Financial Planning and Analysis system implementation for global client's South American operations* Managed project financial results, providing internal status reports and forecasts* Deployment Lead of similar system for same client's operations in Africa, Middle East, and Russia* Directed technical team in India to ensure client system requirements were met* Created and delivered business-oriented technical training* Led requirements gathering workshops at international client sites* Developed expertise in Hyperion web-based software and Smart View financial analysis tool. * Other activities: Assisted in creation of IBM global training course for Information Governance, Sector lead for Intellectual Property gathering and distribution

* Assisted in expanding the engine business by configuring engines to meet new customer requirements* Engine Design for Continuous Improvement

* Lead Calibrator for V8 Engine Development* Mentored / guided work for other members of the department* Engine control modifications for new business development efforts

* Lead Transient Emissions Calibrator for Ford PowerStroke Diesel Program* Analyzed data to optimize emissions trade-offs

* Led conversion to new engine control software and documented process for corporate use* Continuous Improvement of Calibration for Current Product V8 Engines

* Responsible for Emissions Compliance and Vehicle Drive Quality Development* Support company-wide engine software development and implementation, including algorithm invention and testing

* Rotational Assignments in Manufacturing, Vehicle Systems Development, Component Design and Validation, Engine and Transmission Development* Earned Master's Degree while working full time

Mba, Finance, Business Strategy, Decision Sciences, Analytical Consulting

Activities and Societies: Degree with Distinction Beta Gamma Sigma; Jane Robertson Memorial Award: 4.0 GPA through 10 courses; Dean's List

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude Tau Beta Pi: Engineering Honor Society Pi Tau Sigma: Honorary Mechanical Engineering Fraternity.