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El Segundo, California, Us

• Collaborated with business finance and technical teams in the design and deployment of cloud- native financial processing systems achieving operational savings exceeding $100k, leveraging Google Cloud Functions, Big Query, DataPrep, SQL, Python, and APIs.• Directed end-to-end lifecycle management of multiple projects, from planning and requirements gathering to UAT and stakeholder engagement, enhancing process efficiency, scalability, improved data integrity, and stakeholder satisfaction.• Developed and maintained advanced financial models and dashboards (utilizing Tableau and advanced excel formulas, macros, slicers, pivot tables, etc), providing critical financial forecasts, cashflows, and analyses for multi-year budgets ~$20M, offering valuable insights and recommendations which facilitated informed decision-making by the leadership team.• Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring consistent 100% accurate and on-time closing.

El Segundo, California, Us

Barbie, Hot Wheels, Monster High, Masters of the Universe (MOTU), Barney, Thomas the Train, Fireman Sam, Polly Pocket

• Automated processes enhancing efficiency, scalability, improved data integrity, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.• Provided financial planning and analysis, tracked forecasts to actuals, identified risks, performance variances and scenario alternatives, as well as tax, and data services ensuring compliance and adherence to GAAP for small and medium-size business clients.• Investigated and resolved discrepancies, employing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.• Built and maintained complex financial models utilizing advanced Excel formulas and tools.

• Worked with award-winning directors, producers, and writers supporting content creation for programs supporting the start-up, non-profit cause, demonstrating strong partnership and project management skills.• Achieved 100% compliance in financial record-keeping and tax document filing, showcasing meticulous attention to detail and adherence to financial regulations. • Enhanced operational efficiency and resource allocation, contributing to more streamlined and cost-effective program operations.• Created on-brand communications and managed digital content for website and social media.

• Spearheaded the Indonesian City Planning Labs, democratizing data and building capacity for data-driven decision-making and participatory planning, in the midst of decentralization of governance and redistribution of power. Collaborative engagements helped drive actionable strategies and mobilize a USD $300M Urban Corridor Development Program loan with one of the largest and most influential cities in Indonesia. • Established thought leadership and best practices for the CPL initiative, addressing unique challenges and setting a benchmark for future city planning labs. • Collaborated with a diverse array of stakeholders, including the World Bank, Indonesian government officials, and academic institutions, facilitating the plan, build, user testing, and implementation of consumer-facing digital products, and reporting capabilities. • Demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations and to drive strategic planning, analysis, and implementation in complex, multi-stakeholder international environments.• Worked with the World Bank, Indonesian government officials, and the City Form Lab (CFL) at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) (CFL has since moved to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)).- https://cityform.mit.edu/projects/city-planning-labs.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

• Product Manager for the MIT GeoWeb, MIT Geodata Repository, and MIT library catalog spatial search. Ideated and developed systems enabling new types of data search and access to resources for the globally dispersed community. Facilitated the planning, build, and user testing of new systems (backend using Oracle and SQL). Developed with agile innovation practices and implemented with continuous feedback, learning, and iteration.• Collaboratively developed the inter-university OpenGeoPortal with MIT, Harvard, and Tufts University building federated search to illuminate and improve access to resources across systems.• Supervised and trained a team to deliver high quality services across the institution, fostering an environment of innovation and collaborative learning amongst the team.• Designed and hosted conferences and events with specialized experts from academic and government institutions and Google.• Cultivated strong professional relationships with faculty, researchers, staff, and students across many departments.• Represented the program across the university and in international professional settings.• Negotiated and administered contracts for software, data, and consultants.

Houston, Tx, Us

• Led a multidisciplinary team in the integration of geospatial data and analysis into academic programs, significantly improving the research and learning environment by fostering cross-departmental collaborations and enhancing the GIS Services visibility within and beyond the academic community.• Collaborated with technical teams to develop tools enhancing access, efficiency and user experience. Managed lifecycle activities from beginning to end (planning, requirements gathering, technology team partnerships, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and performance, project closing, and stakeholder engagement.• Negotiated contracts for software and data, ensuring cost-effective procurement and adherence to organizational policies.

Spearheaded the collection of data and the establishment of systems, and spatial analysis that evaluated prospective land acquisition investments for wind energy development, facilitating an increase in investment efficiency by identifying high-potential sites.

Master'S Degree, Management (Alm)

Ba, Biology, Health Science

Master Of Arts - Ma, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General