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Nathan Cannady

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced technology and operations leader with expertise in dashboard development, data visualization, process automation, and scripting. Over 20 years of experience managing complex projects across industries, including logistics, rail, and environmental services. Adept at building and optimizing Power BI dashboards, automating processes with Python and Power Automate, and delivering data-driven insights to senior stakeholders. Familiar with SQL for database management. Ready to leverage my technical skills in dashboard engineering to support mission-critical systems and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Fleet Maintenance Specialist

LyondellBasell
10.2023 - Current
  • Led large-scale maintenance programs for 2700 leased and 300 owned assets, ensuring compliance with FRA and AAR regulations.
  • Managed a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget and led corporate meetings to align stakeholders on project progress and key deliverables.
  • Spearheaded process improvement projects, including automating data collection and reporting for more efficient fleet management using Python and other tools.

Director of Quality Assurance

VLS Environmental Solutions
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement AI-driven document review systems and streamline quality assurance processes across multiple facilities
  • Oversaw development of automated reporting tools using Power BI, enabling more efficient compliance tracking and process optimization
  • Applied Python and Power Automate with AI document scanning, using company internal resources to automate and enhance quality assurance reporting workflows, reducing manual efforts and improving data consistency.

Corporate QA Manager

Eagle Railcar Services
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed quality assurance projects across multiple facilities, utilizing data-driven dashboards to monitor performance and compliance with industry standards
  • Conducted internal audits and implemented process improvements, driving operational efficiency and reducing project turnaround times
  • Used Python and SQL to automate data extraction and report generation, increasing the speed and accuracy of compliance tracking.

Fleet Maintenance Specialist

LyondellBasell
10.2017 - 07.2021
  • Led large-scale maintenance programs for 2700 leased and 300 owned assets, ensuring compliance with FRA and AAR regulations
  • Managed a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget and led corporate meetings to align stakeholders on project progress and key deliverables
  • Spearheaded process improvement projects, including automating data collection and reporting for more efficient fleet management using Python, Tableau, and MS Power Platform

Operations Lead, QA Group Leader, Mini-Shop Manager

American Railcar Industries (ARI)
07.2004 - 10.2017
  • Managed a team of inspectors and repair technicians, overseeing various project phases, from scope definition to execution
  • Led process improvement initiatives, reducing waste and increasing operational efficiency across multiple locations
  • Connected Oracle and MS Excel reports to maintain integrity in reporting data
  • Created free system with Excel and other company resources for maintaining correct inventory count, ultimately maintaining a $500 variance on a $150,000 inventory.

Education

High School Diploma -

Corning High School
Corning, AR

Skills

  • Power BI & Data Visualization
  • Dashboard Development & Optimization
  • Process Automation (Python & Power Automate)
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering
  • Data Integrity & Compliance
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Budget & Resource Management
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Familiar with SQL
  • Power BI (Advanced)
  • Power Automate (Advanced)
  • Python (Process Automation & Data Collection)
  • SQL (Familiar) – Worked on data extraction, queries, and database management in private projects
  • SAP
  • AI Integration for Reporting & Automation (Using to automate daily tasks since 2020)
  • Advanced Excel & Data Analytics

Timeline

Fleet Maintenance Specialist

LyondellBasell
10.2023 - Current

Director of Quality Assurance

VLS Environmental Solutions
10.2022 - 10.2023

Corporate QA Manager

Eagle Railcar Services
07.2021 - 10.2022

Fleet Maintenance Specialist

LyondellBasell
10.2017 - 07.2021

Operations Lead, QA Group Leader, Mini-Shop Manager

American Railcar Industries (ARI)
07.2004 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Corning High School

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