Joseph DeSilva
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Financial systems and analytics professional with 3+ years of experience working with legal and financial data environments. I began my career supporting the Business Law and Accounting department during my MMIS program before joining Aderant, where I worked directly with the Aderant Expert financial system and database environment. I now focus on financial analytics and reporting within a law firm setting, using SQL, SSRS, and Power BI to analyze financial data, build reporting solutions, and support operational decision-making.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Specialist
Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
Atlanta, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Engineered SQL-based data models and Power BI dashboards to optimize financial reporting processes and support cross-departmental performance insights.
- Analyzed revenue retainer and billing KPIs to create projection models that guide pricing strategies and support revenue forecasting.
- Developed SQL scripts to audit transactional data and enhance data reliability for reporting purposes.
- Engaged with legal and finance teams to delineate metrics and interpret operational data for enhanced decision-making.
Product Support Specialist
Aderant
Atlanta, GA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Executed analysis of backend financial and operational data utilizing SQL to identify and rectify data inconsistencies across client datasets.
- Collaborated with product and engineering teams to validate data modifications and guarantee report accuracy post-system updates.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify patterns and recommend improvements to product features.
Innovation Technical Analyst
AMB Sports & Entertainment (Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta, GA
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated implementation of biometric entry and payment systems at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Graduate Assistant
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing research data. Supported the production of reports and visual summaries using Excel and Python.
- Assisted business law and accounting professors in research projects and administrative tasks to facilitate departmental objectives.
Education
MMIS - Management Information Systems
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA08-2024
BBA - Management Information Systems
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA05-2023
Skills
SKILLS
Financial & Analytical: Database analysis, data modeling, data quality assurance, stakeholder collaboration
Technical: SQL, SSRS, Power BI, Python, API
Aderant Applications: Expert Time, Expert Billing, Expert Inquiry, Expert Case, Design Studio, Security Manager, Expert Admin, Expert Assistant, End User Painter, Generic Importer, AppShell, 3rd party intergration
Awards
- Rookie of the Year (2026) — Merriweather & Tharp; awarded to the top-performing new hire among 20 employees.
- Outstanding Performance Award (2026) — Merriweather & Tharp; firmwide peer-voted recognition for exceptional performance and collaboration.
Timeline
IT Specialist
Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
05.2025 - Current
Product Support Specialist
Aderant
10.2024 - 05.2025
Innovation Technical Analyst
AMB Sports & Entertainment (Atlanta Falcons)
09.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Georgia College & State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
MMIS - Management Information Systems
Georgia College & State University
BBA - Management Information Systems
Georgia College & State University