Highly skilled senior professional with background in converting complex data into actionable insights to drive decision-making processes. Skilled in analyzing trends, crafting detailed reports, and enhancing business operations through technology solutions. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams to implement improvements, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Data Steward Consultant (Data and Analytics)
Wells Fargo Inc.
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - Current
Lead data management projects and programs from a medium to large scale
Optimizing financial and regulatory data reporting, data governance, financial management, risk management, execution, schedule management, and stakeholder communication across multiple divisions
Independently conducts ad-hoc analysis and executes tasks that contribute to work streams, focusing on a broad range of data initiatives which include gathering data requirements, issue management, data quality, data lineage, data governance and taxonomy
Conduct data analysis to identify gaps and inconsistencies, implementing data cleansing techniques, performing in-depth data validation and analysis such as data such as data discovery
Creating and optimizing SQL queries to extract and manipulate large data sets
Develop data visualizations and interactive dashboards using business intelligence tools, creating dashboards to support leadership and enhance data while tracking KPI’s
Lead data mapping efforts for complex enterprise solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to document business requirements, translating them into technical specifications such as data source to target mapping, identifying data quality checks for ingestion; improving the enhancement of data assets for enterprise solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders and external teams to identify process inefficiencies, streamline operations and improve productivity through automation of data processes, improving productivity, reducing manual efforts by85%
As an independent contributor, demonstrate critical thinking skills to identify root causes and gaps and facilitate credible challenges to meet supervisory expectations for risk mitigation using analytical methodology to identify and implement data-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency
Lead a team of 3 analysts in managing data assets which include documenting and developing use cases data dictionaries, use case metadata documentation and desktop procedures to in meet organizational and regulatory requirements for reports
Lead for SWOT analysis team to perform special ad-hoc data requests for executive leadership
Developed and maintained data quality metrics to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Created workflows for data ingestion, transformation, loading, validation, and archiving processes.
Performed detailed analysis of source data to identify anomalies or inconsistencies.
Mapped existing source systems to target systems using ETL tools such as Informatica PowerCenter.
Identified potential areas of improvement in the current system architecture and proposed solutions accordingly.
Executed data profiling activities to analyze the completeness, accuracy, consistency, and validity of the data sources.
Developed scripts for validating transformations between source and target databases.
Collaborated with stakeholders on requirements gathering sessions to understand business needs for new initiatives or projects involving large datasets.
Implemented best practices for developing technical documentation related to data warehousing and ETL development process.
Monitored real-time ETL jobs in production environment ensuring successful completion of all tasks within SLA timelines.
Created stored procedures for extracting, transforming and loading of structured and unstructured data into a Data Warehouse environment.
Analyzed complex datasets from multiple sources to create insights that can be leveraged by other teams within the organization.
Provided support during design phase of new projects including creating high level designs and detailed mappings documents.
Performed periodic audits on existing databases and developed recommendations based on results obtained from these audits.
Ensured compliance with company policies regarding security and privacy when working with sensitive customer information.
Conducted regular reviews of existing metadata repositories and associated dictionaries to maintain accurate information about the structure and content of datasets.
Created and maintained required databases, spreadsheets and tracking mechanisms.
Devised reports and visualizations to present requested data in sleek format.
Enforced procedures to maintain overall data integrity.
Senior Data Analyst (Data and Analytics)
USAA
Atlanta, GA
10.2018 - 08.2019
Partnered with businesses to lead medium to high-priority reporting efforts for risk and regulatory requirements, business data/analytic needs, and business processes that impact all areas within the Enterprise
Orchestrated medium to high-priority data reporting efforts, automating over50+ reports, saving 1040 hours annually
Established KPI metrics and monitored performance of data analysis projects.
Identified opportunities for improvement in existing business processes through advanced analytics techniques.
Played a pivotal role in regulatory and risk analysis increasing reporting efficiency
Independently executed reporting assessments as dictated by management, collaborating with the business Intelligence unit for data mining, data mapping, report development, data analysis, automation, comparative analysis, and recommending solutions aligned to the target state
Developed complex SQL queries to analyze large datasets for trends and insights.
Senior Modeling Analyst (U.S. AML Model and Data Management)
BMO Financial Group, Contract
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 10.2018
Developed and implemented 45+ customer transactional monitoring strategies, rules, and scenarios to detect and prevent fraud, money laundering and other financial risks for AML analysis
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including compliance and legal to investigate and report suspicious activity
Prepared and presented reports on customer transactional monitoring activities and findings to senior management; providing recommendations for risk mitigation and process improvements
Designed and managed the Digital Currency Program to monitor transactional performance, detecting new suspicious activities for digital currency products that use ACH, wire transfers and credit cards as methods of transactions
Senior Consultant (Data and Analytics)
EY(Ernst & Young)
Atlanta, GA
09.2017 - 02.2018
Conducted data (variance) analysis and assessment for clients in order to generate business insights using advanced analytics to build reconciliation reports on trial balance, general ledger and journal entry data that totaled over $2Trill + USD in capital assets
Consulted with clients to build data visualizations and dashboards within Tableau/PowerBI, to arrange, analyze; reporting facts/trends on complex financial data sets - scope of $2Bill + USD
Key clients: Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Facebook, FedEx, CVS and Walgreens
Achievements/Tasks
Provided strategic guidance to clients on best practices for business operations.
Monitored progress of ongoing projects to ensure objectives were met within specified time frames.
Reviewed all deliverables prior to release ensuring accuracy, completeness, quality assurance standards are met.
Prepared comprehensive project status updates including risks, issues, timeline changes.
Network Engineer/Lead Analyst (Data and Asset Optimization)
AT&T Inc.
Atlanta, GA
06.2012 - 02.2017
Managed and executed analytical projects that supported the organization's strategic objectives by performing and managing energy audits generating $120M+ year-to-date savings
Conducted regular utility and energy assessments on new energy accounts to identify vulnerabilities, removing defects improving operational inefficiencies and B2B sales by $7mill+
Worked with cross-functional team such as finance and engineering to understand data processes to help automate multiple analytical requests for network/energy capacity planning
Monitored network performance and troubleshooted any issues that arose.
Assisted in the design of local area networks and wide area networks.
Configured routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Information Systems
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL, USA
06-2011
Skills
Database Server: Oracle, MySQL, Teradata, SQL Server, Toad Data Point, ETL Deployment
Programming Language: SQL, SAS, Intermediate R
Application Tools: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, Visio, Workday, Datameer, Collibra, Advanced Excel
Other Software/Tools: Tableau, PowerBI, Tibco Spotfire, ArcGIS, Jira, Minitab, OBIEE Essbase, Cognos, Spotfire, Google Cloud Platform
Agile methodologies
Business intelligence and analytics
Data mapping and modeling
Data requirements and collection
Use case analysis
Data filtering and usability testing
Analytical problem solving
Data validation and profiling
Process improvement and time management
Clear and concise communication
Report preparation and dashboard creation
Variance, gap and trend analysis
Data governance and management
Strategic and tactical solutions
Hobbies and Interests
Art, Music, Exercising, Reading, Journaling, Food
Volunteer Experience
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Package Sorter 2012-07 - Present
Sorting and packing recently donated food, repackaging produce or grains for families, or boxing non-perishable items for seniors across Atlanta.
Accomplishments
Spotlight Award (01/2024) Hard work, dedication, and contributions to the company.
Professional Development (10/2023 -03/2024) Job Shadow Program
Spotlight Award (01/2023 -12/2023) Hard work, dedication and contributions to the company.
Timeline
Lead Data Steward Consultant (Data and Analytics)
Wells Fargo Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Senior Data Analyst (Data and Analytics)
USAA
10.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Modeling Analyst (U.S. AML Model and Data Management)
BMO Financial Group, Contract
03.2018 - 10.2018
Senior Consultant (Data and Analytics)
EY(Ernst & Young)
09.2017 - 02.2018
Network Engineer/Lead Analyst (Data and Asset Optimization)