DEVON WILSON
Frisco,Texas
Summary
Skilled Senior Data Analyst adept at using advanced analytics to drive business decisions. Proficient in SQL, Python, and AWS Tools for comprehensive data analysis and modeling. Experienced in synthesizing complex data into actionable insights for strategic planning, with strong communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Committed to ongoing development in the dynamic field of data science.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst (Econometrics- Modeling Team)
State Farm
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborate with a team of econometricians in time series modeling, focusing on ARIMA models for analyzing lag effects, interactions with exogenous variables, and seasonal decomposition to identify key seasonal trends
- Utilize SAS EG for data cleaning/preparation and Forecast Studio for model building, contributing to predictive analytics and business quality monitoring
- Involved in developing clustering and LightGBM models for large datasets (over a million rows) using Python and AWS, enhancing the predictive capabilities for business operations.
Finance Analyst (Planning & Analysis)
State Farm
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed data analytics for strategic decision-making, supporting two Vice Presidents with insights on business performance and marketing-focused customer segmentation
- Orchestrated market area analyses to drive life product sales strategies, utilizing SAS for data querying and Excel for report generation
- Facilitated weekly strategic planning sessions with Vice Presidents, identifying trends and advising on focus areas for new business development.
Senior Data Analyst (Fraud Digital Banking)
Citi Bank
09.2024 - Current
- Performed risk/reward analysis using advanced analytics, optimizing fraud detection strategies and reducing false positives
- Managed fraud rules and scoring models, collaborating with teams to align strategies with risk goals, enhancing fraud prevention
- Developed Tableau dashboards for real-time fraud trend monitoring, supporting data-driven decisions within the Fraud organization.
Data Analyst (Model Monitoring)
State Farm
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Utilize SQL, PySpark, Python, and AWS services for data extraction, transformation, and ETL processes
- Monitor and validate statistical underwriting models to detect data drift and concept drift, collaborating closely with data scientists and engineers
- Develop and implement automation processes to improve efficiency and maintain capacity.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Texas At Dallas
05.2025
Masters of Science - Business Analytics (Concentration in Data Science) & Machine Learning Certification - undefined
University of Texas at Dallas
12.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance - undefined
Southern Methodist University
05.2019
Skills
- AWS
- SQL
- SAS
- Tableau
- Python
- R
- Microsoft Office
- Presenting complex data insights clearly
- Relationship development
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Senior Data Analyst (Fraud Digital Banking)
Citi Bank
09.2024 - Current
Data Analyst (Model Monitoring)
State Farm
04.2024 - 09.2024
Data Analyst (Econometrics- Modeling Team)
State Farm
01.2023 - 04.2024
Finance Analyst (Planning & Analysis)
State Farm
11.2020 - 01.2023
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Texas At Dallas
Masters of Science - Business Analytics (Concentration in Data Science) & Machine Learning Certification - undefined
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance - undefined
Southern Methodist University
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