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Appleton, Wi, Us

New Berlin, New York, Us

Leading / Managing a team of Data and Analytics Engineers.Team is responsible for building the Organizational Data warehouse and Data Marts . Developing Strategy for Cloud Data warehouse and Data Analytics Implementation Team responsible for providing analytical insights and reporting.

Green Bay, Wisconsin, Us

Teaching DS 700 - Foundations of Data Science.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Managed and coached a team of 10+ data engineers and data analysts responsible for building a single source of truth for customer data and providing valuable insights to improve operations. • Oversaw all the operations department reporting using Tableau to ensure accurate and real-time reporting for leadership. • Acted as a key member of the Enterprise Data Governance and Data Strategy team responsible for developing processes and documentation for collecting and managing data to ensure the integrity of our data.

West Bend, Wi, Us

Leading and Managing a large team that includes 20+ direct reports, 15+ Onshore consultants, and 10+ Offshore resources. The team comprises of 6+ self managed agile teams that include Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, Technical leads, Developers, and QA Testers. Instrumental in the adoption of Snowflake data platform with Matillion as the ELT tool. Leading the implementation effort of the new Data Lake / Data Warehouse that would cater to the next generation reporting, analytics, and data science requirements in the cloud environment. The team is also responsible for supporting the current Enterprise data warehouse and reporting needs of the business users.

Brillion, Wi, Us

Direct Reporting to CIO. Responsibilities include the following:Long Term Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Data Science Strategy. Recommending and Implementing Enterprise wide BI Architecture and the Tools including Talend, TimeXtender, MicroStrategy, and PowerBI. Coaching and Managing the BI Team which includes Developers, Reporting Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Users, and Consultants. Designing the Data warehouse based on Kimball Methodology, developing the Star Schema Data Marts, Implementing Data Cubes, and MicroStrategy Dashboards.

Brillion, Wi, Us

Managing the BI Team which includes Developers, Reporting Analysts, Business Analysts, Business Users, and Consultants. Architected and Developed Data Marts, ETL Processes, and Dashboards for the Ariens Specialty Business Brands, Power Equipment, RapidCare, and Ariens International Business Units.Developing Business Intelligence and Analytics long term strategy and architecture based on both On-Premises and Cloud based Modern Tools that would support Big Data Integration.Designed and Developed Warranty Dashboard, Supplier Scorecard Dashboard, Visualizations (MicroStrategy), and unique in-house ETL process for retrieving data from AS400 into SQL Server Dimensional Database. Developed an ETL process to retrieve Testing Stands information from the PLCs into SQL Server database and MicroStrategy Visual Insight Dashboard for Analytics used by Quality Engineers.Architected and Developed Sales Data Mart for the Ariens Wholegoods Business which is being used for Sales analysis and reporting.Completed the Leadership Pipeline course offered to Ariens Leaders.

Plymouth, Wi, Us

Teaching the following courses. • CPS 325 Networking and Telecommunications• CPS 445 System Analysis and Design• CPS 455 Predictive Analytics• CPS 452 Information Technology Project Management• CPS 250 Information Security and Forensics• CPS 210 Database Basics• CPS 442 Data Management, Warehousing, and Mining

Neenah , Wi, Us

SAP and Microsoft Business Intelligence Tools.Microsoft BI Cube Design and Development using SSAS and SSIS. Report development SSRS.Dimensional Modeling for Data Marts.SAP BO Universe Design, development and maintenance of UNX Universes with IDT (Information Design Tool) and UNV Universes with UDT (Universe Design Tool)Design, development, and maintenance of Web Intelligence Reports for Finance, Actuary, Claims, Commercial, Personal, Farm, and Specialty Underwriting departments. SAP BI 4.0 Administration. Creating and maintaining Users and Groups, Promotion of Reports, Universes, and Connections with CMC (Central Management Console). Team Lead for the Business Intelligence Reporting team.Microsoft Visio for ER Diagrams, Logical Database Modeling.

Neenah , Wi, Us

June 2011 - Project Manager for Claims checks printing on Laser printer using vendor based software.Jan 2011 - IT Project Manager Web2Print solution for Marketing department.October 2010 - March 2011: IT Project Manager.The project consisted of adding new coverages to our Commercial lines products. Nov 2009- May 2010: Technical Project Lead for a cross functional team consisting for developing a new line of business product. Developed the project plan, scope, and charter of the project in consultation with the project sponsor. Tasks assigned to the Team and monitored within Microsoft Project. Completed 18 month Foundational leadership program at SECURA .IT Architect - 2004 - Current•Instrumental in designing the unique Web Infrastructure we currently have in place at SECURA.•Provided technical leadership in implementing Web Services at SECURA. •Led the effort of researching and implementing technology for providing browser-based access to mainframe data to SECURA agencies and customers. •Architecture Committee member at SECURA. The Architecture committee is responsible for providing technical expertise on application as well system architecture to the projects referred to the committee. This committee also provides guidance on build vs. buy decision-making.Analyst Programmer II - 1999 - Current•Team member analyzing, designing, programming, and testing of SECURA’S Personal lines Package Policy Product. •Extensive contribution in designing, programming, and testing all the state specific insurance products and implementing rate changes in a timely manner.

Consulting Services for CICS/DB2/Cobol based Mainframe Applications/Systems.

Mba, Project Management

Bachelor, Electrical Engineering

Elementary School

High School Diploma