SOHAIL NAEEM
Stafford
Summary
Innovative and results-driven analytics professional with 8+ years of experience delivering high-impact Tableau solutions across federal, aerospace, and nonprofit sectors. Expert in architecting scalable BI ecosystems using Tableau Cloud, Tableau Server, and Tableau APIs. Known for blending technical depth in Python, SQL, and data engineering with stakeholder-first consulting delivery. Proven ability to transform data chaos into intuitive, actionable dashboards. Holds a Master’s in Data Analytics Engineering and a track record of enabling data-driven decisions that drive business outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Data Analyst | BI Architect
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
07.2022 - Current
- Led Tableau architecture and development across 30+ engineering and logistics teams, reducing dashboard delivery time by 40%, and increasing team usage by 60%.
- Engineered robust, reusable data pipelines using Python and PostgreSQL to integrate DOORS, TIPQA, Jira, and Confluence, eliminating 85% of manual data updates.
- Automated Jira/Confluence metric refreshes using Tableau REST API and Python scripts, raising reporting frequency from weekly to daily.
- Delivered enterprise-grade dashboards with row-level security, governed data sources, and provided Tableau Server administration for 250+ users.
- Developed KPI dashboards tracking staffing, cost variance, SDRL compliance, and requirements volatility—enabling proactive leadership decisions.
- Consolidated reporting into a SharePoint hub, cutting search time by 50% and boosting engagement.
- Trained and supported 50+ end users in dashboard usage, Tableau best practices, and metric interpretation.
- Partnered with leadership on executive dashboard redesign, improving cross-program visibility and executive reporting alignment.
- Designed scalable metadata models to support consistent schema mapping across multiple systems during data integration.
- Enabled program leadership to improve resource allocation and staffing forecast accuracy by 30%, directly supporting contract performance targets.
Senior Data Analyst | Tableau Developer
KEARNEY & COMPANY
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and deployed 10+ advanced Tableau dashboards, driving budget forecasting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Automated data ingestion processes using Tableau Prep and Python, cutting dashboard refresh time by 80%.
- Created "Status of Funds" dashboards with embedded documentation, significantly increasing client usability and transparency.
- Applied Agile delivery methods—held weekly stakeholder meetings, gathered iterative feedback, and aligned sprints to changing priorities.
- Standardized visual components across dashboards, ensuring scalable, consistent designs for small-to-midsize federal clients.
- Advised internal and external teams on best practices in Tableau development, release management, and data validation.
- Developed training documentation and provided Tableau workshops for client teams to enhance adoption and analytical capability.
- Partnered directly with federal CFO office to optimize financial reconciliation processes leveraging Tableau self-service reporting.
- Built dynamic parameterized filtering logic within Tableau to improve user interactivity and reduce rendering time on complex multi-level dashboards.
- Reduced manual reconciliation effort by 50%, accelerating quarterly close cycles and improving federal compliance reporting readiness.
Junior Financial Analyst
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Ensured real-time financial accuracy across ERP systems; reconciled invoices in CRM and generated audit-ready reports.
- Created financial reconciliation dashboards in Excel to reduce variance and support monthly forecasting.
Junior Accountant
NATIONAL CONFERENCING, INC.
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed contract invoicing, AR tracking, and WIP reporting; improved billing process by 15%.
- Supported monthly financial statement reviews and budget variance analysis to enhance fiscal oversight.
Operations Coordinator
SUPERSOURCE LLC
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Built 28+ Tableau dashboards for operations, customer segmentation, and forecasting using Excel, Tableau, and Futrli.
- Developed interactive Tableau dashboards to visualize profit margins and customer-level profitability.
- Built and maintained detailed financial forecasting models using Xero and Excel, enhancing leadership's ability to scenario plan and manage cash flow.
Education
M.S. - Data Analytics Engineering
George Mason University
2023
B.S. - Finance, ISOM
George Mason University
2020
Skills
- Tableau architecture (cloud, server, REST API), Python and SQL automation, data modeling and warehousing (star/snowflake), BI and UX design best practices, agile project delivery, KPI and dashboard development, client engagement and consulting, release management and QA, cross-functional team leadership, ETL, and data integration pipelines
- Tableau (Cloud, Server, Prep), Tableau REST API, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Power BI, Alteryx, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, DOORS, TIPQA, Windchill PLM, Xero, R/RStudio, Unanet, Blackbaud, and Futrli
Awards
Brother of the Year, Man Up Minority Male Initiative, NVCC – for leadership, academics, and community impact
Timeline
Principal Data Analyst | BI Architect
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
07.2022 - Current
Senior Data Analyst | Tableau Developer
KEARNEY & COMPANY
04.2021 - 06.2022
Junior Financial Analyst
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
10.2020 - 03.2021
Junior Accountant
NATIONAL CONFERENCING, INC.
09.2019 - 09.2020
Operations Coordinator
SUPERSOURCE LLC
05.2017 - 09.2018
M.S. - Data Analytics Engineering
George Mason University
B.S. - Finance, ISOM
George Mason University
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