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Gerald Asante

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Experienced Tableau Administrator known for optimizing data visualization and server performance through adept configuration and automation leveraging Python and Tableau Rest API. Possesses robust analytical abilities and a dedication to efficiency, consistently achieving notable enhancements in data precision and user access administration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Tableau Administrator

Gentleman's Touch Media
04.2019 - Current
  • Maintain responsibility for installation, configuration and administration of Tableau server, desktop, and other applications including SharePoint and ArcGIS.
  • Managed Tableau Server environment, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance.
  • Implemented and maintained governance policies to comply with regulatory standards.
  • Conducted regular major and minor server upgrades and installations for Tableau Server environment.
  • Successfully executed server migrations across different Windows server platforms.
  • Oversaw a 3-node cluster environment encompassing production, QA, and development servers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather data requirements and design effective Tableau solutions.
  • Developed and maintained a diverse array of Tableau dashboards and reports supporting various business units.
  • Utilized ServiceNow and TFS for issue tracking, change management, and version control, optimizing Tableau development and deployment processes.
  • Prepared audit reports on Tableau usage and data security, ensuring compliance with FDIC policies and regulations.
  • Managed user access and permissions within Tableau, implementing role-based access control and stringent data security measures.
  • Proactively managed server operations by monitoring logs, optimizing configurations, and upgrading Tableau to leverage enhanced functionalities.
  • Established and maintained a comprehensive library of standard and ad-hoc reports to meet evolving reporting needs across FDIC stakeholders.
  • Administered SharePoint sites for efficient document management and collaboration within the Tableau team.
  • Managed Office 365 accounts and resources, ensuring seamless user management and access.

Tableau Administrator

Nordstrom
01.2015 - 02.2019
  • Installed, configured, and administered Tableau Server for enterprise-wide data visualization production.
  • Managed Tableau infrastructure, overseeing installations, upgrades, architecture design, and server configuration.
  • Administered security protocols, release management, and system maintenance, including troubleshooting and performance tuning.
  • Implemented and managed user groups, projects, and sites, assigning permissions for content access and integrating with Active Directory.
  • Provided oversight for a large user base exceeding 10,000 active users, 60+ site administrators, and 280+ developers.
  • Addressed Tableau-related support tickets, resolving operational issues and optimizing performance through tuning techniques.
  • Automated Tableau maintenance tasks to monitor CPU usage, disk space, and other system resources.
  • Managed Tableau Server licensing, ensuring compliance with user-based and core-based licensing models.
  • Configured Tableau Server settings such as SMTP, SAML, SSO, SSL, and Firewall configurations.
  • Implemented SSH with Bastion server configuration on Amazon Linux II within AWS environments.
  • Collaborated on SQL optimization, data preparation, and data profiling using Tableau Desktop.
  • Developed comprehensive reports, data visualizations, tables, and dashboards for data analysis using Tableau Desktop and Tableau Online.
  • Experienced in managing Tableau environments across Sandbox, Testing, Development, and Production stages.
  • Conducted daily application health checks and managed authentication and authorization processes within Tableau Server.
  • Applied advanced performance tuning techniques, automated tasks using TABCMD, and utilized Tableau Rest API, JavaScript, and TABSVC tools.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Information And Computer Technology

Sanford Brown College
Tampa, United States
12.2017

Skills

  • DBW Tools : Tableau Server 8/9/10, Tableau Desktop 8/9/10, Business Objects 40, 41 SAP BI 7 and QlikView Servers 85/95/10112, QlikView 85/90/10112
  • Other Reporting Tools : SAP Business Explorer BEx Analyzer, BEx Query Designer, SAP LUMIRA
  • Environment : Windows 2008, windows 2003, XP
  • Database : Oracle 9i/11g, SQL Server 2008, MS Access 2000
  • Language : VB 6, VBA, VBNET, C NET, HTML, SQL
  • Tableau Server 8/9/10, Tableau Desktop 8/9/10, Tableau Public,QlikView Servers 85/90/1011 2, QlikView 85/90/10112
  • SQL, PL/SQL, HP Vertica, Oracle 11g/10g/9i/8i, MS SQL Server 2008/2005, Postgres, IBM DB2 8
  • JIRA, HP ALM Quality Center (QC)
  • MS-Office suite (Word, Excel, Project and Outlook), PUTTY
  • Windows (98, 2000, XP, 7, 8 enterprise editions), UNIX
  • AutoSys Job Scheduling, Erwin TOAD 851, SVN, Subversion, WinSQL, Java 16, Unix, Struts

Timeline

Tableau Administrator

Gentleman's Touch Media
04.2019 - Current

Tableau Administrator

Nordstrom
01.2015 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Information And Computer Technology

Sanford Brown College
Gerald Asante