Robert Dempsey Email & Phone Number

Vienna, Va, Us

Vienna, Va, Us

Mclean, Va, Us

Fairfax, Va, Us

In my role as the ECS Data Lead for the TESS contract and the primary Data Point of Contact within the Operations & Engagement (O&E) division at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), I serve as the principal authority on data management and analytics. I develop and implement comprehensive data strategies aligned with CISA's mission to safeguard the nation's critical infrastructure.Leading teams of data professionals, I oversee the collection, storage, and integration of data across various systems and platforms, ensuring data integrity and facilitating seamless interoperability. My teams use analytics tools to interpret complex datasets to generate actionable insights that support organizational objectives and drive data-driven decision-making. We prepare and present detailed reports, dashboards, and visualizations to stakeholders and senior leadership, effectively conveying complex data concepts to diverse audiences.As the primary liaison for data initiatives across O&E, I collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support cybersecurity efforts. I ensure all data management practices comply with federal regulations, including data privacy and security policies, working closely with cybersecurity teams to safeguard sensitive information against unauthorized access.

As an innovative Technical Team Leader and "go to" Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a noted passion for AI, SaaS, and disrupting the industry, I was selected to remain on board following McKinsey & Company's acquisition of Caserta to develop cutting-edge data management platforms and manage a portfolio of client projects seeking robust, scalable, and next-generation data solutions.Selected Key Accomplishments:• Strategically develop detailed implementation roadmaps that bridge the gap between current systems and the adoption of innovative data and analytics technologies.• Lead workstreams in the integration of best-in-class data and Machine Learning (ML) pipelines with downstream analytics and marketing systems.• Research, design, and implement Generative AI (GenAI) technologies, significantly accelerating the speed-to-market of essential data engineering systems.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

As a Senior Data Engineer with the Store Systems Data Science Team at Walmart Labs, I spearheaded the development of innovative machine learning (ML) platforms and tools, significantly enhancing the operational efficiency and experience of store associates.Selected Key Accomplishments:• Successfully led the architecture, development, and scaling of an innovative microservices-based machine learning system that not only was a major leap in predictive analytics and operational optimization, but also was pivotal both in recovering over $200 million and in reducing labor requirements by 50% on certain tasks across all Walmart stores in the U.S.• Led the design and development of a real-time data pipeline for a critical system upgrade that was anticipated to boost revenue by over $1 billion.• Collaborated with data scientists in the development of two proof-of-concept machine learning applications, streamlining internal processes with a projected value exceeding $1 billion.• Co-led a 12-person team in creating a comprehensive data platform, serving as the source-of-truth for all Store Systems data.• Served as Scrum Master for team and a "go to" point of contact for business customers to ensure smooth communication and project alignment.• Served as the Chair of the Data Governance Committee for Store Systems; coordinated efforts across multiple teams to establish and maintain high data standards.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

• Consult with clients on data discovery projects to assess their needs and develop strategies for them to automate their processes and better leverage their existing data.• Provide data science education to hundreds of independent and corporate students.• Instructed more than 200 students in data science and associated technologies including web scraping, predictive modeling, web apis, data architecture, data wrangling, and data management.• Co-managed the Data Science Project Incubator program, helping 20 students become data scientists through the hands-on development of data science products.

New York, Ny, Us

• Recruited and managed a team of web developers, user experience designers and QA testers, building a next-generation claims processing platform for mass tort cases.• Created an automated reporting solution with Python on Amazon Web Services which reduced report generation and sending time by 95% and ensured delivery to clients, saving the company tens of thousands of dollars in wages and ensuring data accuracy.• Implemented predictive modeling with Python which reduced an hours-long manual process to a few seconds and increasing accuracy to 99%, saving the company tens of thousands of dollars in wages.• Automated a data ingestion pipeline using Pentaho Data Integration which reduced data input and validation time from hours to minutes, saving the company tens of thousands of dollars in wages.• Founded the Data Wranglers DC meetup and grew to more than 3000 active members within two years.

Master Of Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science