Tableau Desktop
Mike McCowin
Training Program Manager
Prospect Heights,IL
Summary
Confident training leader with demonstrated organizational, and leadership abilities focused around the data lifecycle. Successful at developing and improving training programs for data analysis, with experience leading teams to implement scalable data analytic solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Training Program Manager
Mikan Associates
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Developed replicable solutions to securely store and distribute sensitive data on a server.
- Created methods to integrate functions, optimize processes and prepare staff through proactive training.
- Led teams of analysts to evaluate, plan and execute projects.
- Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends.
- Worked closely with clients to develop a change management system for data adoption.
- Developed a training program to expedite the bill-ability of newly hired consultants.
Data Training Consultant
Mikan Associates
Chicago, IL
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed new and improved training programs focused on data analytics, data adoption, and server infrastructure
- Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
- Facilitated high-quality training program delivery to employees and external stakeholders.
- Implemented cross-training to improve depth of skill sets within team.
Training and Development Consultant
Sinai Health System
01.2014 - 01.2017
- A Collaborative partner providing a range of training and development services including; career laddering, staff and leadership development, employee and patient engagement, diversity and cultural competencies, provide training design and delivery expertise to multiple client groups
- Deployed a School at Work program for high performing employees.
- Facilitation and delivery of new employee orientation for 40-60 people every 2 weeks
- Administration of annual Joint Commission required learning
- Coordinate initiatives to improve employee engagement
- Organize our learning management system to create and administer training for computer based learning.
Software Training Consultant
CMMS Data Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Design relevant trainings and deliver engaging open sessions for staff, executives, and management
- Expected to cultivate relationships with participants, and earn the respect needed to lead a team through a successful implementation
- Traveled domestically for industry leaders such as Gonella and Dean foods to provide support, coordination, and training to all staff
- Integrated Enterprise Resource Management and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems into SQL Databases while maintaining current corporate SOP's
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 06.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Tableau Desktop Tableau Server
Network systems installation
Network security oversight
System upgrades
Data Infrastructure planning
IT and Data Management Systems
SQL
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Data Visualization
Cloud Architecture Design
System Architecture Design
Data Warehousing
Communication
Accomplishments
- Pioneered the creation and development of the Training department within Mikan Associates. Taking the initiative to identify a strategic need.
- Trained over 5000 members, across 10 curriculum, with an average feedback exceeding 9/10.
- Delivered measurable successful data solutions across a range of industries including: healthcare, education, manufacturing, and finance.
Software
Tableau Server
MSOffice
Microsoft PowerBI
Alteryx
Tableau Prep
Certification
Tableau Certified Consultant
Timeline
Tableau Server Administrator
06-2023
Training Program Manager
Mikan Associates
06.2020 - 12.2023
Salesforce Certified Trainer
11-2019
Tableau Certified Consultant
06-2019
Data Training Consultant
Mikan Associates
12.2017 - 06.2020
Training and Development Consultant
Sinai Health System
01.2014 - 01.2017
Software Training Consultant
CMMS Data Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Illinois State University
06.2006 - 06.2010