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Dennison Nacario-Armando

Rosedale,MD

Summary

Dynamic Principal Data Analyst at FINRA with expertise in Power BI and advanced SQL and Python skills. Successfully designed dashboards that enhanced stakeholder comprehension of complex data and provided actionable insights while implementing quality control measures that significantly reduced reporting errors. A collaborative leader, skilled in coaching teams to achieve high performance and deliver impactful data-driven insights.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Data Analyst

FINRA
03.2025 - Current
  • Designed user-friendly dashboards for visualization of key risk indicators indicators, improving the understanding of complex large data sets for exam teams and investigators.
  • Developed custom data models to provide actionable insights for risk-based strategies on large datasets exceeding millions of rows.
  • Evaluated new technologies and tools (Power BI and Dataiku) for potential application within the company's analytics framework, ensuring continued innovation in the field of data analysis.

Associate Principal Risk Specialist

FINRA
12.2020 - 03.2025
  • Helped streamline Proof of Concept processes for increased efficiency and improved project outcomes.
  • Materially contributed to the Proof of Concept process through collaboration with peers and assisting in over 30+ Peer Reviews.
  • Conducted examination risk reviews on three significantly complex firms consisting of P&S with row counts greater than 100 million.
  • Evaluated business requirements and developed tailored solutions to meet exam team and investigator needs.

Associate Principal Analyst

FINRA CAT
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided an instrumental role in the startup and development of the FINRA CAT Help Desk including training and onboarding eight new analysts.
  • Monitored call quality and provided individual constructive feedback to enhance performance and address areas in need of improvement.
  • Enhanced team performance with consistent coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.

Education

Data Analytics Certification - Data Analytics

George Washington University, Washington, DC
04-2022
  • Relevant Coursework: Python, SQL, Tableau, Excel and PowerBI

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus, Hyattsville, MD
03-2020
  • 4.0 GPA

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD
2013

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice

University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD
2013

Skills

  • Power BI data visualization skills

  • Advanced SQL querying skills

  • Proficient in Python programming

  • ETL process optimization

Timeline

Principal Data Analyst - FINRA
03.2025 - Current
Associate Principal Risk Specialist - FINRA
12.2020 - 03.2025
Associate Principal Analyst - FINRA CAT
09.2019 - 12.2020
George Washington University - Data Analytics Certification, Data Analytics
University of Maryland Global Campus - Master of Science, Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland, College Park - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
University of Maryland, College Park - Bachelor of Arts, Criminology And Criminal Justice

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