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Alexandra Ricker

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Experienced Senior Consultant and Consulting Manager specializing in Microsoft cloud technologies. Skilled in gathering client requirements, designing Azure-based data solutions, and managing multiple projects with precision. Known for fostering a collaborative environment, promoting internal standards, and training clients for self-service reporting. Strong communicator with a passion for helping others, maintaining professionalism, and ensuring project success through effective team management and task assignment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consulting Manager

MCA Connect
Long Beach, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with fellow consulting managers to optimize team staffing and balance workloads, ensuring efficient project execution.
  • Standardization and improvement of team methodology.
  • Facilitate consulting manager meetings to monitor project status, address challenges, and develop innovative solutions.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to align on performance goals, priorities, and developmental feedback.

Senior Consultant

MCA Connect
Long Beach, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Lead workshops with client stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements for advanced analytics architecture and reporting solutions.
  • Architect and implement modern data platform solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies.
  • Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring adherence to project scope, budget, and timelines, achieving high client satisfaction.
  • Conduct comprehensive training sessions for clients, enabling both technical SMEs and end users to effectively utilize self-service reporting tools.

Consultant

MCA Connect
Denver, CO
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Partnered with clients and internal senior consultants/architects to identify challenges and develop actionable plans to achieve business objectives.
  • Configured and developed robust data models, reports, and dashboards.
  • Delivered targeted training to clients, fostering proficiency in self-service reporting and empowering users to leverage data insights independently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics

University of Denver
Denver, CO
06-2019

Skills

  • Consulting
  • Data Analytics
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Issue Resolution
  • Data Warehousing
  • Client Relationships
  • Attention to Detail
  • Azure Synapse
  • Apache Spark
  • T-SQL
  • SparkSQL
  • Python
  • Azure Administration
  • Power BI
  • DAX
  • Azure DevOps

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Timeline

Consulting Manager

MCA Connect
06.2022 - Current

Senior Consultant

MCA Connect
06.2022 - Current

Consultant

MCA Connect
06.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics

University of Denver

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