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Southfield, Michigan, United States

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Led a team of data scientists within a larger advanced analytics team that also included data engineers and BI analysts. Together the team employed data integration, statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to surface knowledge and insights in support of organizational value/population health initiatives, quality/safety/performance improvement, and general delivery system operation support. Bench-marking and forecasting activities were also provided for organizational performance… Show more Led a team of data scientists within a larger advanced analytics team that also included data engineers and BI analysts. Together the team employed data integration, statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to surface knowledge and insights in support of organizational value/population health initiatives, quality/safety/performance improvement, and general delivery system operation support. Bench-marking and forecasting activities were also provided for organizational performance measurement. Show less

(Spectrum Health - Grand Rapids, Mi)

Analyzed and solved problems and derived knowledge from data by employing expertise from different scientific disciplines including statistics, mathematics, pattern recognition, and appropriate subject matter expertise to inform policy and strategic decisions and business goals. Researched and created predictive methodologies to identify and optimize business or clinical opportunities for Priority Health. Developed segmentation capabilities to target populations. Leveraged strong communication… Show more Analyzed and solved problems and derived knowledge from data by employing expertise from different scientific disciplines including statistics, mathematics, pattern recognition, and appropriate subject matter expertise to inform policy and strategic decisions and business goals. Researched and created predictive methodologies to identify and optimize business or clinical opportunities for Priority Health. Developed segmentation capabilities to target populations. Leveraged strong communication and people skills to work closely with subject matter experts in various departments, collaborating on analytical projects. Worked closely with leadership, business stakeholders and analytic professionals to ensure close collaboration with other Spectrum Health/Priority Health entities for optimization of data resources. Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Part of a formal advanced analytics team comprised of data scientists, analysts, and engineers who employed data integration, modeling and machine learning techniques to surface knowledge and insights in support of organizational value/population health initiatives, quality/performance improvement, and delivery system operations.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Provided descriptive and advanced analytical solutions for the customers of the 3rd largest automated material handling systems supplier in the world. Worked with customer facing project teams to design, develop, test and deliver analytics solutions that helped customers realize gains in logistic operational efficiency.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Managed the full life cycle development and deployment of focused business intelligence solutions. Responsible for management and oversight of requirements acquisition, data analysis, quality, modeling reporting/analysis interfaces. Provided advice and guidance on appropriate application of reporting and analysis architecture. Responsible for the development, distribution, and maintenance of the reporting environment. Engaged in locating data sources, designing and distributing reports… Show more Managed the full life cycle development and deployment of focused business intelligence solutions. Responsible for management and oversight of requirements acquisition, data analysis, quality, modeling reporting/analysis interfaces. Provided advice and guidance on appropriate application of reporting and analysis architecture. Responsible for the development, distribution, and maintenance of the reporting environment. Engaged in locating data sources, designing and distributing reports, implementing user interface components to support analytics needs. Participated in project work groups with subject matter experts and stakeholders to understand data specific needs. Developed and documented requirements and user security related functionality and constraints. Supervised day-to-day activities of a team of Report Analysts. Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Designed, developed and supported numerous BI assets including reports, OLAP cubes, data integration programs and data mart schema objects to support operational process improvement initiatives, and strategic decision making for the largest FQHC in Michigan.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Contracted to design a campaign effectiveness data mart that will allow analysis and reporting of promotional campaigns and their business impact on the independent insurance market.

Remote

Worked for Dataspace to develop an analytical reporting application using QlikView that enabled the NY Presbyterian Hospital system to better manage their Life Safety and Environment of Care inspection results for over 100+ facility locations on 5 hospital campuses.

Designed, developed and supported an Enterprise Data Warehouse, data marts, OLAP data cubes, interactive business reports and dashboards for a national charter school management company with over 70 schools in nine states. Provided critical analytics and reporting to improve teacher-classroom proficiency and maximize academic performance for the 40,000+ NHA students.

Provided critical support for the GM Legal Group’s litigation case management BI system. Worked with staff members to gather analysis and reporting requirements. Developed reporting related data integration strategy for Legal Invoice Fee Tracking software migration. Supported Business Objects reporting system upgrade from version 6.5 to version XI release 2.

Worked closely with Fortune 500 clients including General Motors, CNA Surety and Gordon Food Service - Marketplace, developing strong relationships to aid them in their data warehousing and business intelligence efforts.

Provided requirements gathering, synthesis and documentation, as well as data architecture and report design services to the 7th largest commercial insurer in the U.S. Provided direction for fellow project team members and coordinated BI report development with offshore development resources.

Worked independently to perform technical system design, development and testing of ERP application system enhancements for a major wood products manufacturing corporation. Analyzed customer needs to determine ERP application design specifications. Supported on-call staff by resolving application program issues in a timely fashion.

Completed design of a Supply Chain Management decision support system to save $1 million in carrier freight charges annually for a multi-billion dollar tier-1 auto parts manufacturer. Provided data architecture and ETL design/development, and project documentation. Provided direction for fellow team members.

Worked on a multi-million dollar strategic merchandising and retailing transformation project for a large regional superstore chain. Primarily responsible for design and architecture of an operational data store for systems integration. Performed data modeling and architecture tasks to meet project deliverables. Coordinated assignments and provided leadership for fellow team members during critical project phases. Worked closely with business customers to gather and validate project… Show more Worked on a multi-million dollar strategic merchandising and retailing transformation project for a large regional superstore chain. Primarily responsible for design and architecture of an operational data store for systems integration. Performed data modeling and architecture tasks to meet project deliverables. Coordinated assignments and provided leadership for fellow team members during critical project phases. Worked closely with business customers to gather and validate project requirements. Conducted performance tuning and QA testing activities. Show less

Executed complete redesign of a corporate data warehouse for one of the largest office furniture manufacturers in the world. Developed an ETL system for migration of ERP production data to a corporate data warehouse. Provided administration of corporate business intelligence software implementation. Supported business intelligence needs for a 120+ member Customer Service department. Developed a new general ledger ETL process for legacy ERP system data flow to Oracle Financials. Performed… Show more Executed complete redesign of a corporate data warehouse for one of the largest office furniture manufacturers in the world. Developed an ETL system for migration of ERP production data to a corporate data warehouse. Provided administration of corporate business intelligence software implementation. Supported business intelligence needs for a 120+ member Customer Service department. Developed a new general ledger ETL process for legacy ERP system data flow to Oracle Financials. Performed development and support for Oracle Financial and HR applications. Provided 24/7 on-call rotation support as needed. Show less

M.S. Predictive Analytics/Data Science

The MS in Predictive Analytics program is one of the first graduate programs to offer dedicated training in data science. Fully accredited.

B.A., Economics/Bus. Admin.