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Juan Ariel Rodriguez

New York

Summary

Highly skilled in data visualization with strong experience in creating dashboards, infographics, and reports to effectively communicate complex data. Utilizes various tools such as Tableau and PowerBI for the purpose of data interpretation. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills, with a talent for transforming raw data into actionable insights. Previous work has positively impacted business decision-making process through clear and concise visual representation of pertinent information.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
2
Certification

Work History

New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS)
New York

Tableau Developer
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

Advanced Data Visualization

  • Designed and delivered 50+ interactive dashboards using Tableau Desktop and Tableau Servertailored for Operations, Legal, and Executive teams to enhance understanding of retirement system metrics.
  • Used Level of Detail (LOD) expressions, parameter controls, and custom calculations to build dynamic, drillable dashboards that reduced manual reporting by over 40%.
  • Standardized dashboard layouts and KPIs across departments encourage daily traffic, usability, and executive reporting consistency.

Data Prep and Integration

  • Used Tableau Prep and Power Query to clean, shape, and blend data from diverse sources, including various platform APIs, Web Data Connectors, SQL, JSON, OLAP cubes, and Excel-based legacy systems.
  • Automated ETL processes and data model refreshes, eliminating redundant manual uploads and reducing error rates.
  • Built reusable data schemas to accelerate dashboard development across multiple business units.
  • Partnered with stakeholders and data consumers to define key metrics and provide ad hoc reporting solutions that supported policy decisions.

SQL & Analytical Problem Solving

  • Wrote SQL queries to join and filter large datasets, supporting time-sensitive operations, internal controls, and pension analysis workflows.

Server Administration & Governance

  • Acted as business-side liaison during Tableau Server upgrade, assisting in content migration, user testing, and performance tuning of key dashboards by improving data extract efficiency.
  • Managed site and user permissions, content governance, and coordinated with IT for environment syncing.
  • Scheduled and maintained subscriptions, and automated data refreshes on Tableau Server to ensure data reliability across departments.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

  • Helped shift the organization’s reporting mindset by developing tailored Tableau dashboards, providing user training, and partnering with teams to embed data visualization into daily operations.
  • Acted as a liasion between IT and business with facilitated training sessions, workshops, and walkthroughs, empowering teams to use Tableau self-service tools and reduce dependence on static reporting.

Project Ownership & Mentorship

  • Engaged in full SDLC for multiple dashboard initiatives, from gathering business requirements to delivery and maintenance.
  • Mentored junior analysts on dashboard standards, documentation, and storytelling techniques.

Education

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Bachelor of Arts from Marketing
05-2015

University Overview

Skills

  • Advanced data visualization
  • Dashboard storytelling
  • Data governance
  • Data preparation
  • Agile, SDLC, Communication
  • Performance tuning

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Tableau Desktop Specialist
  • Tableau Data Analyst
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (In Progress)

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Community Affairs - Volunteer at El Barrio Thrift Store

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Tableau Developer
New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS)
01.2020 - Current
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts from Marketing