ROBERT G. BLACKWELL
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Results-driven Systems Analyst with a proven track record at Partners Excavating, where I implemented telematics systems and built data pipelines using SQL and Python. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency through advanced dashboarding and process improvement, I excel in problem-solving and collaboration to drive impactful decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Member (Part-Time)
Conclusive Contracting & Construction
01.2016 - Current
- Managed estimating, planning, and operations
- Built forecasting and cost estimation models
- Oversaw business operations and client relations
Systems Analyst
Partners Excavating
01.2024 - 04.2026
- Led technology and data initiatives across a 200-employee organization managing ~200 machines
- Implemented telematics systems enabling real-time equipment tracking and diagnostics
- Built data pipelines using SQL, APIs, and Python
- Developed Power BI dashboards for financial and operational insights
- Built in-house job tracking system (SharePoint, Teams, Excel) to automate billing
- Created VBA tools to clean estimating data
- Collaborated with teams and leadership to improve decision-making
Data Analyst / Project Coordinator
Houff Corporation
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted data analysis to improve operational efficiency
- Migrated datasets into MySQL and built reporting tools
- Developed dashboards and predictive models
- Integrated GIS data with databases
Education
Master of Information Technology -
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Virginia Tech
10-2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technologies
Virginia Tech
10-2014
Skills
- SQL
- Data modeling
- Microsoft Power BI
- Excel (Advanced, VBA)
- Python
- APIs
- VisionLink
- Topcon
- SharePoint
- Teams
- Automation
- Dashboarding
- Process Improvement
- Data migration
- Problem solving
- Contract management
Additional Information
CDL Class A, Certified Land Applier
Timeline
Systems Analyst
Partners Excavating
01.2024 - 04.2026
Data Analyst / Project Coordinator
Houff Corporation
11.2019 - 01.2023
Managing Member (Part-Time)
Conclusive Contracting & Construction
01.2016 - Current
Master of Information Technology -
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technologies
Virginia Tech