Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
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Valeria Soto

San Jose,Costa Rica

Summary

Systems Engineer professional with detail-focused data analyst with knowledge in data warehousing, process validation and business needs analysis. Proven to understand customer requirements and translate into actionable project plans. Dedicated and hard-working with passion for Big Data. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication, task prioritization, problem solving, adapting to change and critical thinking skills.



Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Analyst and Strategist

VMware
07.2020 - Current
  • Implement five pillar governance data asset certification process within prioritized data assets within data ecosystem.
  • Performed as Party MDM and Purchase History Enterprise Data Governance Lead.
  • Established frameworks and processes to facilitate oversight of data governance matters that promote ease of doing business.

Teaching Assistant

The George Washington University
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.

Intern

ACOBO
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Identified and supported business process requirements and development needs.
  • Programmed within developer console of Salesforce.
  • Planned and initiated development of new web page software and design.
  • Addressed Scrum as agile process framework for project development.
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.

Intern

Grupo CMA
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Formulated Microsoft Excel data sheets of customer's valuable data.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Configured and customized SAP modules to align with client business processes.
  • Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.

Intern

Intel Corporation
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated in different projects at Innovation Department
  • Programmed Arduino.
  • Designed phone application.
  • Conducted 3D printing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering, Business, Economics

The George Washington University
District Of Columbia
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Blue Valley School
Costa Rica
06.2016

Pre-College Summer Program - Sciences/Liberal Studies

Brown University
Providence, RI
07.2015

Skills

  • Data and Analytics
  • Data Visualization and Presentations
  • Database Management
  • Query Tools
  • Data Science with R Programming
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Functions
  • Logistic Regression
  • Proficiency in HTML
  • Systems Design Analysis

Accomplishments

    Published in: 2020 Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium (SIEDS)

    E. Nittinger, G. F. Arce, G. Gemici and V. Soto, "System Dynamics Flood Modeling Framework for Dam Failure Evacuation Planning in Developing Countries," 2020 Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium (SIEDS), Charlottesville, VA, USA, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SIEDS49339.2020.9106649.

Certification

  • Strategy Execution Certification - Harvard Business School Online
  • Data Governance & Data Privacy Certification -Informatica
  • Informatica Axon Data Governance 6 Professional, Certified
  • VMware SaaS Essentials
  • Collibra Expert Level 1 and 2

Additional Information

  • Honors & Awards, Senior Design Award Systems Engineering - The George Washington University

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Data Analyst and Strategist

VMware
07.2020 - Current

Intern

ACOBO
05.2019 - 07.2019

Intern

Grupo CMA
05.2019 - 07.2019

Teaching Assistant

The George Washington University
01.2019 - 12.2020

Intern

Intel Corporation
05.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering, Business, Economics

The George Washington University

High School Diploma -

Blue Valley School

Pre-College Summer Program - Sciences/Liberal Studies

Brown University
Valeria Soto