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Juana Maria Wofford

Ridgefield,CT

Summary

Seasoned Adjunct Professor and IT Technology Senior Consultant with a proven track record at Sacre Heart University and Slalom Consulting. Expert in leveraging technology integration and active learning to enhance student engagement and drive business solutions. Achieved significant advancements in data analysis and curriculum creation, demonstrating a unique blend of technical prowess and educational innovation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Sacre Heart University
2022.09 - Current
  • Taught multiple courses in Computer Science to graduate students. (Artificial Intelligence, Python)
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Created and executed course syllabi, assignments, and assessments to support student achievement.



IT Technology Senior Consultant

Slalom Consulting
2020.03 - 2024.01
  • Mentored junior IT professionals, fostering an environment of growth and development while sharing technical expertise and industry insights.
  • Implemented agile project management methodologies throughout the development process to ensure timely delivery of quality solutions under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully complete large-scale technology projects on time and within budget.
  • Reduced downtime significantly with proactive maintenance and timely troubleshooting.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align IT strategies with overall business objectives, ensuring maximum return on technology investments.
  • Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.

Data Scientist

Henkel Consumer Products
2019.01 - 2021.08
  • Assessed accuracy and effectiveness of new and existing data sources and data analysis techniques.
  • Created and implemented new forecasting models to increase company productivity.
  • Utilized advanced querying, visualization and analytics tools to analyze and process complex data sets.
  • Automated repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as Python or R, saving time during the analytical process significantly.
  • Optimized machine learning pipelines and computational resources deployment strategies resulting in reduced processing times.
  • Translated business requirements into data-driven solutions, providing value-added insights that directly contributed to the organization''s strategic goals.

Senior Business Intelligence Architect

Cotiviti Healthcare
2017.02 - 2019.11
  • Analyzed complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Ensured the accuracy of all deliverables by conducting rigorous quality assurance testing procedures.
  • Optimized ETL processes for faster and more accurate data integration.
  • Streamlined data visualization and reporting processes for improved business insights.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of a new BI platform, leading to increased efficiency in data analysis and reporting tasks.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies within the BI space for potential implementation in current workflows or future projects.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT United States
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
04.2000

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Active Learning
  • Classroom presentations
  • Student Engagement
  • Online Teaching
  • Faculty communication
  • Technology Integration
  • Curriculum Creation
  • Lecturing

Certification

SAFe Agile Certified, Microsost Azure Certified, Databricks Certified

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Sacre Heart University
2022.09 - Current

IT Technology Senior Consultant

Slalom Consulting
2020.03 - 2024.01

Data Scientist

Henkel Consumer Products
2019.01 - 2021.08

Senior Business Intelligence Architect

Cotiviti Healthcare
2017.02 - 2019.11

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science

Sacred Heart University

SAFe Agile Certified, Microsost Azure Certified, Databricks Certified

Juana Maria Wofford