Irene Aizenberg
PLEASANTON,CA
Summary
Experienced Data Analyst with a Ph.D. in Economics and over 7 years in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Skilled in SQL, Power BI, and Excel, with a strong focus on financial data automation and data standardization. Developed automated reporting tools using Excel Macros (VBA) that streamlined processes and ensured compliance with data governance standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Odesa National Polytechnic University
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Synthesized complex economic theories into actionable lessons for large groups (100+ students) across 5 subjects, including Enterprise Economics and Project Analysis.
- Evaluated and graded quantitative student data and project performance, delivering constructive feedback to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Managed and analyzed departmental documentation for Ministry of Education accreditation, achieving full compliance with national educational standards.
Senior Market Risk Analyst
MTB Bank
Odesa, Ukraine
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Synthesized raw financial data into high-level BI reports and executive dashboards for the Supervisory Board and Risk Committees to support strategic decision-making.
- Engineered a suite of automated reporting tools using Excel Macros (VBA), which reduced manual processing time and boosted team productivity by 45%.
- Managed a large-scale Post-Merger Data Integration, resolving critical inconsistencies between two distinct reporting systems.
- Standardized data entry protocols and reporting schemas to enhance analytics integrity across merged organization.
- Led Data Quality project to standardize entity naming conventions across multi-city branches, improving database reliability and preventing reporting errors through rigorous data-entry workflows, eliminating record duplication and enhancing cross-functional analysis accuracy by 25%.
- Synthesized large-scale datasets to monitor key performance metrics, enhancing reporting accuracy by 15%.
- Operated within a high-security data environment, handling confidential institutional records with zero security incidents or compliance breaches.
Economist
Ready Business Consulting
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Analyzed economic trends to inform client decision-making processes.
- Developed comprehensive reports on market conditions and forecasts.
- Synthesized complex datasets into actionable business intelligence reports for diverse stakeholders, translating technical metrics into strategic insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes.
Education
Ph.D. - Economics
Odessa Polytechnic National University
Odessa, Ukraine01.2014
Master of Science - Enterprise Economics
Odessa Polytechnic National University
Odessa, Ukraine01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Entrepreneurship
Odessa Polytechnic National University
Odessa, Ukraine01.2005
Skills
- Data Governance & Privacy
- SQL
- ETL Process
- Data Cleaning
- Data Visualization
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Data Storytelling
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical Writing
- Experience in regulated environments
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- AI-assisted workflows
- ChatGPT
- Microsoft Copilot
- Gemini
- LLMs
Volunteer Experience
Financial Reviewer & Data Analyst (Volunteer), Fairlands Elementary School PTA, 01/01/23, 12/31/26, Synthesized two years of school spending data to provide oversight and reporting on community-funded programs., Performed root-cause analysis on reporting errors, implementing standardized reconciliation processes to streamline future audits., Collaborated with the Treasurer and Executive Board to present clear, data-driven summaries of financial health and budget adherence.
Projects
Thesis: Formation of Potential for Innovative Development of Industrial Enterprises, Quantitative modeling of industrial growth factors, predictive analysis of innovation capacity, and strategic data-driven optimization for enterprise development.
Professional Development
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, 2024
- SQL Associate certificate by DataCamp, 2025
- Financial Statement Analysis by UC Berkeley Extension, 2020
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Odesa National Polytechnic University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Market Risk Analyst
MTB Bank
01.2006 - 01.2011
Economist
Ready Business Consulting
01.2005 - 01.2006
Ph.D. - Economics
Odessa Polytechnic National University
Master of Science - Enterprise Economics
Odessa Polytechnic National University
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Entrepreneurship
Odessa Polytechnic National University