Transformative Data Analytics and Data Strategy Leadership & Architecture
Delivering High-Impact Data Analytics
I offer 20+ years of proven success providing data analytics and business intelligence capabilities in dynamic environments to help drive growth companies spanning the retail, restaurant, and financial services industries. I have consistently delivered results by understanding business objectives, focusing on the big picture, and innovating effective solutions. I bring expertise in analytics, technology architecture, and statistics.
I provide leadership and architecture services in Data Analytics, Data Management, and Business Intelligence. I am available for full-time, fractional, or project-based engagements. Companies seeking to shift decision-making from gut-feel and spreadsheets to structured, curated analytics solutions which deliver insights will benefit from my capabilities. I have specialized experience with fast-growing, multi-unit / channel / location companies. I will be most successful in a role which leverages my leadership, industry, and technical skills in a company whose culture is collaborative and values business-technical engagement.
Professional Experience
Employment History (click/tap each logo to learn more)
Sr. Director of Business Intelligence and Quality Assurance
at Raising Cane's
Led the company’s data analytics systems and quality assurance programs in a highly dynamic environment, overseeing internal & offshore developers and consultants to deliver strategic data portfolio and solutions. BI systems facilitated growth from 300 to 800 locations.
Aug 2016 - Present
Assistant Vice President, Data Analysis & Development Manager at RenRe Insurance
Supported all insurance business functions including Underwriting, Claims, Legal Compliance, Accounting, and Predictive Analytics. Led all applications, data warehousing, reporting, and analytics development activities, optimizing databases and platforms.
Nov 2006 - Jan 2013
Sr. Product Manager, Retail Systems at NCR Corporation
Consulted internally on the retail industry’s unique information technology requirements. Conceptualized product concepts applying advanced technologies to retail business challenges. Promoted changes in divisional strategic direction, based on insights into market needs. Developed business plans for specific product opportunities. Gave frequent ‘Thought Leadership’ presentations to customers and senior management. Managed development team in technical investigations of product opportunities.
May 1989 - Dec 1992
Education
Academic Degrees
Doctor of Business Administration from The University of Dallas
First in class to defend both Proposal and Dissertation while working full-time. Won National Best Paper Awards every year.
Member, Sigma Iota Epsilon Management and Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Societies.
Sep 2014 - Dec 2017
M.S. in Management (MBA) from the MIT Sloan School of Management
Concentrations in MIS, Marketing, and Corporate Strategy.
Thesis: Promoting Information Management in a Decentralized Corporation.
B.S. in Computer Science from
The Florida State University
Graduated with Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in three years. National Merit Scholar and High School Valedictorian.
Skill Sets
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Management
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Strategic Initiatives
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Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, & Innovative Insights
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Business Process Improvement
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Program & Project Management
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Executive Communication
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Data Analytics Leadership
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Enterprise Data & Analytic Strategy
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Data Integration & ETLT Pipelines
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Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence (BI)
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Data Management, Engineering, & Governance
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SDLC: Requirements, Design, Development, Support
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Technical Capabilities
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Snowflake & Advanced SQL
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Cloud Computing (AWS)
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Dashboard Design with Tableau
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Microsoft SQL Server
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Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)​