Bo Yang
Data Technologist And People Leader
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Data-Driven Tech Leader with over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth and operational efficiency. Proven ability to transform strategic objectives into actionable insights, leveraging expertise in data product development, data governance, and ecosystem infrastructure management. Successfully led teams to optimize workflows, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that consistently drive business success and technological advancements.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analytics Manager
Philips
Nashville, TN
1 2024 - Current
- Led advanced data extraction and pipeline development in Azure data bricks, delivering actionable insights
- Spearheaded machine learning-driven distance computation using a trained Google dataset and Random Forest regression, achieving optimized driving and direct distance measurements
- Drove strategic data applications and collaborated with functional leaders to prioritize and implement analytics and automation projects, supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversaw the development of a Medallion Data lake house architecture, enhancing data quality and structuring pipelines to improve data consumption across global business units
- Directed Microsoft Graph-based automation solutions for data file retrieval and email processing, integrating data from multiple Microsoft 365 services for seamless operations
- Developed non-RPA solutions aligning with Technology CoE and North America Hubs CoE, resulting in substantial productivity gains and value creation
- Cultivated strong partnerships with business stakeholders to eliminate data silos and develop comprehensive data insight solutions
- Leveraged Microsoft Power Platform automation to expand data usage and significantly reduce manual workload, optimizing resource allocation
- Established data governance practices and conducted data literacy training to elevate organizational data competence and consistency
- Led the strategic development of the Salesforce Campaign Dashboard and Intake application, enhancing campaign tracking and data accessibility
- Streamlined and optimized data flows across ERP and CRM systems, including SAP, Salesforce, and ServiceMax, to improve operational efficiency and user experience
- Modernized data solutions by integrating Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI) with Azure Data Lake, advancing data accessibility and reporting capabilities
Director of Data Analytics
Wellpath
Nashville, TN
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Led advanced data extraction and pipeline development in Azure data bricks, delivering actionable insights
- Spearheaded machine learning-driven distance computation using a trained Google dataset and Random Forest regression, achieving optimized driving and direct distance measurements
- Drove strategic data applications and collaborated with functional leaders to prioritize and implement analytics and automation projects, supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversaw the development of a Medallion Data lake house architecture, enhancing data quality and structuring pipelines to improve data consumption across global business units
- Directed Microsoft Graph-based automation solutions for data file retrieval and email processing, integrating data from multiple Microsoft 365 services for seamless operations
Sr. Manager of Data Analytics and BI
Vaco
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed HR and recruiting data solutions to optimize staffing matrices, significantly enhancing 15% more fill rates and payroll efficiency
- Developed comprehensive data strategy and analytical roadmap, centralizing data from multiple systems to improve accessibility and integration across organization
- Enhanced data team's capabilities by integrating modern technologies and expanding technical expertise, boosting team efficiency and output quality
- Managed application and reconciliation of financial billing and payment data across CRM and NetSuite, ensuring high accuracy and consistency
- Orchestrated automation of data integration between UKG and CRM through Workato, streamlining processes and reducing manual workload
- Implemented Azure ADF to enable seamless data ingestion via API integration, enhancing overall system connectivity and reliability
- Delivered critical analytical solutions for strategic business areas, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making
- Established and governed centralized data platform, creating single source of truth to improve data reliability and utility across departments
- Coached and empowered data team, fostering skill development and alignment with organization's data strategy for effective project execution
- Led migration of legacy data systems to modern platforms like Snowflake and Informatica, enhancing system performance and scalability
- Automated the integration of Bullhorn and CRM data into the data warehouse, streamlining data flows and enhancing data accessibility
Manager of Data Analytics and BI
EmployBridge
Atlanta, GA
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Led advanced data extraction and pipeline development in Azure Databricks, delivering actionable insights
- Spearheaded machine learning-driven distance computation using trained Google dataset and Random Forest regression, achieving optimized driving and direct distance measurements
- Drove strategic data applications and collaborated with functional leaders to prioritize and implement analytics and automation projects, supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversaw development of a Medallion Data Lakehouse architecture, enhancing data quality and structuring pipelines to improve data consumption across global business units
- Directed Microsoft Graph-based automation solutions for data file retrieval and email processing, integrating data from multiple Microsoft 365 services for seamless operations
- Developed non-RPA solutions aligning with Technology CoE and North America Hubs CoE, resulting in substantial productivity gains and value creation
- Cultivated strong partnerships with business stakeholders to eliminate data silos and develop comprehensive data insight solutions
- Leveraged Microsoft Power Platform automation to expand data usage and significantly reduce manual workload, optimizing resource allocation
- Established data governance practices and conducted data literacy training to elevate organizational data competence and consistency
- Led strategic development of Salesforce Campaign Dashboard and Intake application, enhancing campaign tracking and data accessibility
- Streamlined and optimized data flows across ERP and CRM systems, including SAP, Salesforce, and ServiceMax, to improve operational efficiency and user experience
- Modernized data solutions by integrating Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI) with Azure Data Lake, advancing data accessibility and reporting capabilities
Senior Data Project Lead
Discovery Inc (Formerly Scripps Networks)
Knoxville, TN
03.2005 - 12.2019
- Managed and delivered more than 30 critical data analytic solutions for operational finance, IT service KPIs, and strategic initiatives, using quantitative and qualitative methods to inform key decision-making
- Developed and implemented Power BI dashboards for IT, finance, and ad sales, providing comprehensive operational insights and enabling targeted improvements
- Automated data processes for Concur and integrated complex datasets across platforms, enhancing data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and reporting capabilities
- Created and maintained impactful visualizations for finance and affiliate stakeholders using Power BI and Tableau, facilitating data-driven decision-making
- Led the standardization of enterprise reports and metrics, supporting data consistency across departments and aligning with annual strategic objectives
- Spearheaded ad sales and audience analytics, including impressions and revenue forecasting, leveraging Power BI, Python, and Azure Data Factory
- Optimized the Enterprise Data Warehouse to support BI initiatives, improving subscription rates and user engagement through targeted analytics
- Enhanced user experience on the Food Network Recipe Page and Local Restaurant Guide by implementing SEO-focused and interactive features, including map functionality and dynamic sorting options
- Played a key role in developing Microsoft Azure Cloud Data Factory services, integrating data from multiple sources and centralizing it on Azure SQL Server for comprehensive reporting
Education
M.S. - Computer Science with focus on information management
The University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TXSkills
Technical Skills
- Programming Languages: SQL, Python, R, Java, C#, C
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (Redshift), Azure, GCP (BigQuery), Snowflake
- Big Data & Data Engineering: Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Matillion, Fivetran, Apache Airflow, Informatica
- Data Warehousing & BI: Alation, Profisee, SAS, Adobe Analytics, Power BI, Tableau, Looker, QlikView, Alteryx
- ETL & ELT: ETL, ELT
- Data Science & Machine Learning: Machine Learning, AI Enablement, Time-series analysis
- Data Engineering & Management: Data Warehouse Design, Data Management, Data Integration, Big Data Technologies
- Data Visualization & BI: Dashboard creation, Self-Service BI
- Collaboration & Project Management: JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, SAP, ServiceMax, Salesforce, Hyperion
Leadership and strength
- Problem-solving abilities
- Business process improvement
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Strategic Planning
- Agile Methodology
- Project Management
- Team building and collabration
Regulatory Compliance
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- CCPA
Affiliations
- Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- The Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI)
- ITTL Foundation Certified
Timeline
Director of Data Analytics
Wellpath
02.2023 - 12.2023
Sr. Manager of Data Analytics and BI
Vaco
01.2022 - 01.2023
Manager of Data Analytics and BI
EmployBridge
11.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Data Project Lead
Discovery Inc (Formerly Scripps Networks)
03.2005 - 12.2019
Data Analytics Manager
Philips
1 2024 - Current
M.S. - Computer Science with focus on information management
The University of Texas At Dallas
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