PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Innovative data professional with 4+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and process optimization. Expertise in data warehousing, reporting pipelines, and visualization tools like Power BI to deliver actionable insights. Agile at collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering business requirements, and transforming raw data into strategic insights. Strong background in data modeling, SQL, Python, and R, with a focus on improving business processes and enhancing decision-making efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cargill Food and Bio – AMCAS Data & Analytics (Wayzata, MN)

Senior Analytics & Data Process Analyst (Remote)
October 2023 – Present

  • Analyzed operational datasets from SAP and Hadoop Data Lake to generate insights through Power BI dashboards and scalable data warehousing solutions.
  • Led end-to-end data pipeline development, including data ingestion, UAT validation, and dashboard creation, improving forecasting accuracy and reducing manual effort.
  • Managed Power BI deployment pipelines to support self-service analytics and parallel report development workflows.
  • Key Projects:
    • Inventory Change Monitoring: Automated inventory reporting, saving ~500 hours annually by eliminating manual data extracts.
    • Demand Plan Forecasting: Developed a data pipeline for SAP IBP to measure forecast accuracy and planning bias, ensuring data-driven demand planning.
    • Customer Service IDEX: Built a Power BI data model to monitor order health, saving 6,630 hours annually and reducing 95,000 emails, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Cargill Protein – North America Corporate FSQR Data Systems (Wichita, KS)

Product Owner, Data Analyst (Remote)
October 2021 – October 2023

  • Created custom SQL queries and Power BI reports to extract real-time insights from PostgreSQL databases for food safety monitoring.
  • Implemented SPC charts using R within Power BI to meet customer compliance requirements.
  • Led a digital transformation initiative by developing a React-based app to digitize audits, saving $1.5 million annually.
  • Collaborated with developers on business requirements gathering and feature testing to enhance data collection processes.
  • Built a DataDog monitoring dashboard, increasing error detection success rate to 99%.

Cargill Protein – Ready to Eat Division (Timberville, VA)

Food Safety and Quality Supervisor
August 2020 – October 2021

  • Conducted time series analysis on freezer operations, establishing quality control limits that enhanced product safety and operational efficiency.
  • Developed a water sampling program that reduced annual expenses by $30,000.
  • Streamlined shop floor audits by eliminating redundant processes, enhancing regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Select Breeders Services (Chesapeake City, MD)

Horse Care and Facility Supervisor
January 2019 – July 2020

  • Managed daily operations of equine facilities, ensuring smooth logistics and high standards of care.

SKILLS

  • Data Analysis & Visualization: Power BI, SQL, R, Python
  • Data Warehousing & ETL: SAP, Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Data Lake
  • Business Intelligence Tools: Power BI Workspace, SSRS
  • Project Management & Collaboration: Agile Development, Azure DevOps, GitHub
  • Tools & Technologies: Docker, MongoDB, Figma, DataDog
  • Soft Skills: Stakeholder Management, Requirements Gathering, Change Management, Strategic Planning

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Penn State University, State College, PA (2014 – 2018)