Nathan Owens Email & Phone Number

• Developed and maintained a diverse set of SAS macros to streamline data processing and analysis workflows, resulting in significant time savings and increased efficiency for the company.
• “Nathan was a fountain of knowledge when it came to coding in SAS. He rarely couldn’t answer technical problems with it and was willing to help when anyone didn’t know the answer. He was friendly to everyone and.
• Praised in the 2022 Annual Review for fostering a collaborative culture, mentoring team members into skilled programmers, and promoting a supportive, team-first environment

Millcreek, Utah, United States

• Balanced senior roles within the Data Management and Statistical Programming teams, leading initiatives that improved team performance and quality outcomes while serving as the Interim Director of Quality
• Established and upheld Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training protocols for Pentara, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, maintaining consistency, and optimizing efficiency and productivity
• Conducted comprehensive assessments, documented findings, and provided recommendations addressing organizational risks encompassing financial, operational, logistical, regulatory, and personnel systems and processes

• Served as team lead and mentor performing analysis using SAS, SQL, and Excel.
• Led monthly multi-department training sessions in advanced SAS and SQL programming techniques, improving team capabilities and quality of work
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop targeted solutions and fostering inter-department communication and increasing operational efficiency

Salt Lake City, Utah

• Created detailed test cases based on software specifications and requirements, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional aspects
• Tracked and reported defects and collaborated with development teams to ensure timely resolution
• ISTQB - Certified Tester certification, validating a strong foundation in software testing principles, techniques, and best practices

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Overhauled and optimized the SAS production schedule, reducing daily processing time from 10-15 hours to a streamlined 2 hours, eliminating reporting and workflow delays for 100’s of employees
• Collaborated effectively with managers across 30 departments, designing customized solutions that precisely addressed the diverse needs of each department
• Acknowledged expert in SAS and SQL syntax, consistently recognized for advanced proficiency, leading to frequent mentoring of colleagues and being sought after for assistance on challenging tasks

Maintained and Developed Reports and Analysis, Database Design, Development and Normalization within SQL Server. Prepared formal business requirements and design specifications. Created ad hoc reports and analysis using SQL, SAS, and excel.