Jesus Gandarilla
Westminster,CO
Summary
Knowledgeable Data Leader with a proven track record of implementing data-driven strategies and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth and enhance decision-making processes. Adept at leading cross-functional teams in the design, development, and maintenance of robust data architecture, analytical frameworks, and reporting systems. Demonstrated expertise in fostering a data-driven culture, streamlining operations, and delivering actionable insights to support critical business initiatives. Highly skilled in driving data quality initiatives, optimizing data governance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Committed to driving innovation, optimizing data-driven solutions, and maximizing organizational performance through the power of data.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Data Engineering & Analytics
Inspirato
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Partnered with subject matter experts in continuous improvement process, upgraded data quality and recommended innovative information management strategies.
- Lead the initiative to modernize our SQL data warehouse by converting it into a data lakehouse, fully harnessing modern cloud technologies like Azure Data Lake and Databricks. Resulting in the successful transition of 90% of data sources by the time of my departure.
- Collaborated closely with the data platform team to identify, ingest, and cleanse data sources, contributing to the establishment of a curated data layer for enhanced reporting capabilities.
Director of Business Intelligence
Inspirato
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Played a pivotal role in collaborating directly with the CEO to bring the company's flagship product to fruition, contributing to its remarkable success in generating $40M+ in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).
- Strengthened collaboration with the Executive team by providing crucial data and insights support for current and upcoming initiatives, enabling informed and data-driven decision-making at the highest level.
- Drove the data maturity of the company through in-depth root cause analysis of data issues and a focused approach to process improvements, leading to substantial efforts in enhancing data quality across the organization
Senior Manager of Business Intelligence
Inspirato
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Introduced the advance analytics function to the business, resulting in prescriptive models that delivered increases in member retention by ~1% monthly.
- Partnered with the product team to ensure data need for upcoming initiatives were being met, resulting in faster reporting and increased accuracy leveraging data models and better data management systems.
- Expanded our reporting suite to meet the ever growing demand of the business,
- My strong focus on data modeling enhanced data intuitiveness, making it easier for analysts across the organization to leverage valuable insights
Manager of Business Intelligence
Inspirato
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Responsible for the expansion of our data warehouse, effectively dismantling data silos across the organization and enabling seamless data integration.
- Demonstrated strong leadership in nurturing the professional and personal growth of a skilled group of analysts, fostering a high-performing and motivated team.
- Collaborated closely with diverse business units to deliver valuable insights, influence pivotal decision-making processes, and drive operational efficiencies through advanced modeling and comprehensive reporting.
Principal Business Intelligence Analyst
Inspirato
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Led the pioneering efforts in designing and architecting a cutting-edge centralized data warehouse, enabling seamless data integration and analysis.
- Initiated the promotion and adoption of a data-driven culture within the organization, driving data-driven decision-making at all levels.
- Successfully migrated a MicroStrategy reporting environment to a highly efficient and expansive Tableau platform, enhancing data visualization capabilities and overall reporting efficiency.
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis
HomeAdvisor
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Transformed the monthly forecasting process to align with the evolving business strategy, achieving an impressive accuracy rate of within +/- 1%.
- Equipped business units with valuable tools and resources, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability to drive improved performance.
- Independently developed and curated datasets using SQL and PL/SQL, catering to the specific forecasting and financial reporting requirements of the organization.
Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
HomeAdvisor
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Revamped and optimized the annual company budget process, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed comprehensive Lifetime Value (LTV) models, enabling a more informed and targeted sales strategy that yielded a remarkable 10% revenue growth per sale over a span of 2 years.
- Collaborated closely with the Executive team to successfully model and forecast the transition to a subscription-based business model, resulting in a significant revenue boost exceeding $5 million
Business/Commissions Analyst
HomeAdvisor
11.2009 - 01.2012
- Pioneered the comprehensive automation of commission procedures for a workforce of 800+ associates, resulting in streamlined processes and heightened pay transparency.
- Devised and executed intricate compensation strategies, leading to enhanced sales and customer care performance.
- Collaborated with the executive team in the development and implementation of sophisticated monthly budget reporting systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Economics
Regis University
Denver, COSkills
- SQL (Oracle/SQL Server)
- Data Visualization (Tableau/PowerBI)
- Team Development
- Data Architecture
- Data Modeling
- Analytics
- Research and Data Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Experience with Python/PySpark
- Public Speaking
- Databricks
- Warehousing expertise
- Planning and Coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Director of Data Engineering & Analytics
Inspirato
01.2022 - 07.2023
Director of Business Intelligence
Inspirato
07.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Manager of Business Intelligence
Inspirato
05.2017 - 07.2018
Manager of Business Intelligence
Inspirato
09.2015 - 05.2017
Principal Business Intelligence Analyst
Inspirato
08.2014 - 09.2015
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis
HomeAdvisor
05.2013 - 08.2014
Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
HomeAdvisor
01.2012 - 05.2013
Business/Commissions Analyst
HomeAdvisor
11.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Economics
Regis University
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