Matt Wood
Chicago,IL
Summary
As a results-driven Business Intelligence Director, I have a proven track record of developing strategic and innovative solutions that drive business growth and success. My expertise in data analysis and software development allows me to effectively leverage data to meet the needs of our internal clients and exceed their expectations. What sets me apart is my ability to empathize with customer needs and understand their pain points, enabling me to develop solutions that provide long-term value. With a passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering results, I'm a natural leader who can inspire teams to deliver exceptional value.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Business Intelligence
Equity Residential
01.2020 - Current
- Strategically led a team of Analysts and BI Developers in partnership with Data Engineering and IT counterparts to create a suite of BI products covering Operational, Financial & Investment-level reporting resulting in increased operational efficiency, better data-driven decisions, and improved business outcomes.
- Spearheaded and oversaw the selection & implementation of EQR’s Business Intelligence (BI) platform, partnering with Engineering to develop the enterprise data warehouse (EDW) resulting in an estimated annual savings of 50% YOY in vendor & infrastructure costs.
- Internally pitched, educated, and secured investment from the C-suite via successful POCs to invest in the largest data modernization, governance, change management, and reporting initiative in the organization’s history.
- Developed and implemented EQR’s BI roadmap and strategy, including selecting and integrating BI tools and technologies aligned with the VP of Data & Analytics' roadmap.
Upskilled team on PowerBI & Power Platform technologies. - Managed a cross functional team of 13+ individuals spanning the Operations, FP&A, IT, and Analytics departments.
Senior Business Systems Analyst
Equity Residential
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Improved internal SDLC deployment process by incorporating UAT, unit, and performance standards processes, resulting in higher quality deliverables, increased stakeholder satisfaction and 50% reduction in bug fixes
- Solutioned, designed & implemented multiple data products which directly benefited nationwide strategic initiatives at the VP - C-suite level (Regional Manager Dashboard, Operational Excellence Redesign, Online Reputation diagnostic).
- Created and enforced development & visual standards within the SDLC across the BI team.
- Developed, coordinated, and implemented national training for BI and analytics products increasing BI tool usage and analysis-to-action efficiency.
Business Systems Analyst
Equity Residential
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Led analysis & deployment of major vendor upgrades to the BI platform
- Reinvisioned and rebuilt ~20 key Property Operations reports to align with organizational strategic goals and changing market dynamics.
- Partnered with Investments to increase EQR’s geospatial capabilities (ArcGIS + internally developed applications).
- Managed the RFI process to select, implement, and integrate our commercial tenant payment platform into our ERP system to better serve our customers’ needs, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and decreased manual workload for the accounting department.
Lead Consultant
Capgemini
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Managed a team of 8 Business Analysts to facilitate the gathering of system requirements, definition of the development process, and coordination of the new system’s design with software development and testing teams for successful delivery of the end solution
- Engaged in learning multiple clients’ industries and provided coordinated analysis with client stakeholders, developers, and end users to deliver IT transformation projects
- Provided estimates for the resourcing and effort necessary for on-time configuration delivery which feeds integrated project plans, scoping documents, etc.
- Created project management documents (like scorecards, dashboards, etc.) for all configuration components of the development team which was adopted for use at the overall program level
- Successfully implemented Definition, Construction, Deployment and Testing phases of Guidewire ClaimCenter and PolicyCenter projects with multiple clients
- Developed Organizational Change Management approaches for a client’s Business and IT organizations and created the majority of their transformation program communications
- Worked as a Business Analyst to create a Target Operating Model
- Developed, streamlined and mapped multiple level 2 & 3 process flows for insurance adjusters and other system users detailing most areas of the P&C insurance value chain
Website Content Developer
Wilmington Surgical Associates
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Created and wrote all content for WSA’s new website including the new cosmetic and varicose vein procedures
- Developed a marketing plan to increase referrals by Pender County physicians and participated in many networking functions and events
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
- Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC06.2010
Bachelor of Science - International Business
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2010
Skills
- Strategic visionary
- Team Leadership
- Analytics
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Microsoft Power BI
- SQL, SSIS, SSRS
- Agile SDLC
- Snowflake
- dbt
Triathlon, Music, Grilling
I'm a multi-passionate individual who's always on the go, both in and outside of work. I'm all about triathlon, which has taught me the art of discipline and the joy of pushing my limits. When I'm not sweating it out, you can find me tinkering away on my latest music composition, fiddling with all kinds of sounds and rhythms. And on the weekends, I love to fire up the grill and experiment with new recipes - because what's better than juicy, smoky deliciousness? These quirky passions keep me energized and bring a unique flair to my life.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Director, Business Intelligence
Equity Residential
01.2020 - Current
Senior Business Systems Analyst
Equity Residential
01.2017 - 12.2019
Business Systems Analyst
Equity Residential
11.2015 - 12.2017
Lead Consultant
Capgemini
01.2011 - 10.2015
Website Content Developer
Wilmington Surgical Associates
05.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - International Business
University of North Carolina At Wilmington