Brandy Thatcher
Data Analytics & Engineering
Washington,IL
Summary
Data Engineer & Analytics professional with deep experience building enterprise data pipelines, developing analytical datasets, optimizing SQL/PySpark workflows, and delivering actionable insights through dashboards and KPIs. Strong background in data warehousing, predictive analytics, and process improvement (Six Sigma Black Belt). Skilled at partnering with business leaders to translate operational needs into scalable data solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty - Web Technology Systems
Illinois Central College
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed online courses and contributed to curriculum development in web design and development, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Data Engineer Consultant - Personal Lines Planning & Metrics
Country Financial
02.2023 - Current
- Built and validated datasets supporting straight-through processing, renewal retention, and underwriting using SQL, Pandas, PySpark, GitLab, and Azure/Cloudera pipelines.
- Value Stream Partner to define and monitor operational KPIs for data-driven decision-making.
- Designed and optimized Tableau dashboards for accessible, interactive business insights.
- Provided data wrangling and consultation to support predictive modeling initiatives.
- Data Steward for Personal Lines Property domain
- Project Manager for Underwriting Performance Scorecards
Business Intelligence Consultant - Personal Lines Planning & Metrics
Country Financial
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Rewrote legacy WebFocus jobs into SQL/python to the data lake for improved performance.
- Developed operational scorecards for underwriting teams.
- Built curated views/tables and longitudinal tracking datasets for underwriting analysis.
- Improved departmental standards for documentation, Tableau development, sandbox usage, and GitLab workflows.
- Continued responsibilities from Senior BI Analyst role.
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst - Operations Continuous Improvement
Country Financial
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed and validated datasets using Hadoop, Python, SQL, mainframe, and DB2 sources.
- Built Tableau and SAP BO reports; migrated legacy Excel/Access reporting.
- Led data development for underwriting performance scorecards at team and individual levels.
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst - Institutional Research
Illinois Central College
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted predictive analytics for student success, retention, and completion.
- Supported implementation of data governance and strategic planning platforms.
- Trained and mentored entry-level analysts.
Business Intelligence Analyst - Institutional Research
Illinois Central College
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and maintained BI environment including data warehouse, SQL servers, dashboards, and data marts.
- Built advanced SQL for SSRS, state, and federal reporting.
- Designed IR data infrastructure and supported statistical modeling and predictive analytics.
- Delivered training on dashboards and reporting tools across the college.
Six Sigma Black Belt
Illinois Central College
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Led cross-functional process improvement projects using Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen.
- Trained and coached Green Belts; developed CQI and Lean training materials.
- Managed digital process map repository.
Instructional Media Developer
Illinois Central College
06.2001 - 09.2014
- Designed instructional digital/print materials and managed TLC website and social media.
- Provided faculty consultation on classroom technology.
Education
M.S. - Applied Data Science
Elmhurst University
B.S. - Graphic Design
Bradley University
A.A.S. - Web Technology Systems
Illinois Central College
Skills
- SQL
- Python
- Pandas
- PySpark
- GitLab
- Hadoop
- DB2
- Azure/Cloudera
- Tableau
- SAP Business Objects
- SSRS
- Pyramid Analytics
- Airflow
- ETL/ELT pipelines
- Data validation
- Data modeling
- Data warehousing
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Agile/Rally
- Predictive Analytics
- Process Optimization
- Tableau dashboards
- Data governance
- BI reporting
- Data analysis
- Operational metrics
- Project management
- Training and mentoring
- Data pipeline design
- Data pipeline control
- Performance tuning
- Data migration
- Data quality assurance
- Data curating
- Advanced analytics
- Business intelligence
- Spark framework
- Hadoop ecosystem
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt - Caterpillar Inc.
- Illinois Performance Excellence Examiner (ILPEx)
- Master Online Teacher - University of Illinois
- Certified Professional Web Designer (CPWDS)
Honors And Training
- Rally/Agile Training Certificate, 2025
- Country Financial Living Our Values Award, 2022
- National Judge, SkillsUSA Web Design Competition, 2009-2021
- Predictive Analytics Projects: Gateway Math & English Success, 2018
- PMI Project Management Training, 2015
- Leadership Training Series, 2014
- SkillsUSA National Champion - Web Design, 1st Place, 2004
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty - Web Technology Systems
Illinois Central College
08.2024 - Current
Data Engineer Consultant - Personal Lines Planning & Metrics
Country Financial
02.2023 - Current
Business Intelligence Consultant - Personal Lines Planning & Metrics
Country Financial
07.2021 - 02.2023
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst - Operations Continuous Improvement
Country Financial
08.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst - Institutional Research
Illinois Central College
01.2019 - 08.2020
Business Intelligence Analyst - Institutional Research
Illinois Central College
01.2016 - 01.2019
Six Sigma Black Belt
Illinois Central College
09.2014 - 01.2016
Instructional Media Developer
Illinois Central College
06.2001 - 09.2014
M.S. - Applied Data Science
Elmhurst University
B.S. - Graphic Design
Bradley University
A.A.S. - Web Technology Systems
Illinois Central College