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Tara Davis

Austin,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Data Analyst III adept at performing data analysis and recognizing key problem areas to assist in root cause identification.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Analyst III

Charter Spectrum
07.2022 - Current
  • Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand business needs.
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve projects.
  • Experience with data and reporting tools (Jira, SQL, Excel, and SharePoint).
  • Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings and recommending changes.

Fraud Risk Quality Analyst

Accenture
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed risk management strategies, then established corrective action plans in response to root cause analyses results and feasibility assessments.
  • Created various Excel and Tableau documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Provided regular updates to executive and product teams on quality metrics, communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies with quality and production leadership.
  • Provided leadership, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff on how to access reports and interpret data.
  • Leveraged text, charts, and graphs to communicate findings in understandable format.
  • Experience with data and reporting tools (Tableau, Excel, Teradata, Python, Asana, and SQL).

Fraud Risk Data Analyst

Accenture
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Subject Matter Expert for 6 products.
  • Assisted executive leaders with investigating misconduct through thorough analysis of high-risk personnel, utilizing various investigative tools and internal databases.
  • Developed, deployed and enhanced procedures to reduce institution's exposure to fraud.
  • Established online configuration knowledge base to support functionality by developing robust system application overview.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project progress and technical problems.

Fraud Risk Data Analyst

BCforward
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Used business objects, business intelligence and other reporting tools to extract data from data solutions and data warehouses.
  • Effectively reports bugs in systems containing confidential information and utilizes data to resolve technical issues.
  • Identify and drive continuous improvements, partnering with UX Designer, Engineers, Product, Project, and Process Specialists.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to detect and prevent fraud.
  • Produced detailed reports of fraud investigations and presented findings to senior management.
  • Coached and trained staff on fraud prevention techniques to increase awareness and reduce risk.

Education

Graduate Certificate - AI Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Forensics And Digital Investigations

Champlain College
Burlington, VT
12.2022

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Workflow Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Product Management
  • Data Visualization and Presentations
  • Lead Investigations
  • Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

Accomplishments

  • Innovative solution implemented- I found a tool that the risk and payments teams could use to speed up their workflow.
  • Innovative solution implemented- Had 8 widgets implemented on risk tickets to help analysts identify fraud easily.

Timeline

Data Analyst III

Charter Spectrum
07.2022 - Current

Fraud Risk Quality Analyst

Accenture
06.2021 - 07.2022

Fraud Risk Data Analyst

Accenture
08.2020 - 05.2021

Fraud Risk Data Analyst

BCforward
05.2019 - 08.2020

Graduate Certificate - AI Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Forensics And Digital Investigations

Champlain College
Tara Davis