SummaryLogical  Data  Analyst  skilled in requirement analysis, software development and database management. Self-directed and proactive professional with 5 years of vast experience collecting, cleaning and interpreting data sets. Natural problem-solver possessing strong cross-functional understanding of information technology and business processes. SkillsQuery ToolsAnalytical Problem SolvingReporting ToolsData MiningData QualityData AnalysisData Visualization and PresentationsDatabase Programming and SQLLinear and Logistic regressionR and Python Experience01 2022toCurrentData AnalystGranicus Chicago,Il Or Denver,Conducted data analysis to prepare forecasts and identify trends.X-13ARIMA-SEATS model to seasonal adjustment for time series analysis 2 delinquencies.Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.Partnered with data scientists to support ongoing research and analytics initiatives.Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies.Created and designed business intelligence databases, spreadsheets or outputs.Recommended metrics and models based on observed trends.Generated standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial or economic data.Managed diverse projects for data capture, storage and forecast analysis.Developed a new credit scoring matrix to target personal loans using linear and logistic predictive modelsMachine learning using descriptive models in analyzing the internal scoring model for personal loansUse descriptive analytics to implement new credit criteria for personal loans, Debt-to-Income ratio to Free Cash FlowExperience using Yeo-Johnson Transformation and center scale a vector to attempt normalizationImplemented internal reporting using power bi to Forecasting using 2 delinquency comparisonsBuilt compelling data stories and visualizations to influence decision makers.02 2021to12 2021Data SpecialistAscension Health Wichita,KS,Worked with internal processes using various modeling and machine learning in R to analyze inpatient care to hospice.Generated customized reports on client data, providing valuable insights into requested data points.Audited data regularly to guarantee data integrity and quality.Reconciled data to identify anomalies.Corrected data errors and entered missing information into new data parcels being processed for clients, maintaining compliance with guidelines.Reviewed and updated account information in company computer system.Extracted, imported and exported data into various database applications.Gathered data from multiple sources to assimilate meaningful inputs for databases.Created reports and audited charts to maintain concise records.Utilized Microsoft Power BI to create interactive and reporting dashboards used for internal operations.Developed and implemented a new payroll system using SSRS.Imported and implemented new data by creating a linked server with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.05 2020to10 2020Report DeveloperCgi Group Inc. Springfield,VA,Monitored and reported on key performance indicators and shared results with management team.Assessed and prioritized departmental reporting needs, functions and strategies and reported findings to management.Streamlined reporting processes by evaluating data sources, compiling data and redesigning output.Drafted and formatted reports in alignment with data quality requirements.10 2017to03 2020Data AnalystGranicus Columbus,OH,Audited internal data and processes to identify and manage initiatives, improving business performance.Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.Created impactful business reports utilizing large datasets and Crystal Reports, SQL, and MS Excel.Worked in a close team to build data support and report generation used for both internal and external reporting.Assisted in the administration and auditing of SQL databases.Created and maintained custom queries, views, and stored procedures using T-SQL for data and driven datasets.Assisted in change management validation and verification to ensure data quality.Managed Crystal to distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports and dashboards for internal clients.Generated standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial or economic data. Education and TrainingExpected in05 2017totoBachelor of Science Business Administration MISUtah Tech University,St. George, UT,GPA Expected intotoMaster of Science Business AnalyticsUniversity of Utah,Salt Lake City,UTGPA  SEP  Position Senior Business Analyst (Production Support)Location Remote East CoastJob Type Direct Hire Job DescriptionThe Sr. Business Analyst elicits, analyzes, specifies, and validates the needs of business stakeholders. This includes understanding, documenting, and evaluating business processes through interviewing stakeholders. The Sr. Business Analyst elicits, gathers compiles and documents user requirements and translates them into functional requirements for technology solutions with an eye to improving processes and systems, enhancing their sustainability, and delivering maximum return on investment. The Sr. Business Analyst must have a thorough understanding of the business, functional, and technical aspects of the applications used within the portfolio they support. Core ResponsibilitiesEvaluate business processes anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and eliciting requirements for change.Lead ongoing reviews of business processes and develop optimization strategies.Conduct interviews to gather user requirements via workshops, questionnaires, surveys, site visits, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios, and other methods.Prepare business cases which define potential benefits, options for achievingthese benefits through development of new or changed processes, and associated business risks.Assist with the interpretation of user requirements into feasible options and communicate this back to the business stakeholders.Prepare effort estimation.Perform requirements analysis. Document and Communicate the results of the analysis.Translate business requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible to developersthe project team.Analyze and verify requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards.Develop and utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirements specifications.Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to business owner(s), developers andor the project team.Develop and conduct peer reviews of the business requirements to ensure that requirement specifications are correctly interpreted.Select, adopt and adapt appropriate business analysis methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterativeagile) approaches.Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, conducting of investigations for strategy studies, business requirements specifications and feasibility studies.Provide leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff.Collaborate with ITS teams and business partners to evaluate and prioritize work.Triage and analyze incidents and problems. Provide clear analysis results including business impact.Assist test analyst(s) with testing duties as necessary.On-Call andor after-hours work required.Essential CompetenciesProfessionalismPersonal Accountability, Collaboration and Teamwork, Communication, Flexible and Adapts to Change, Service to Customers and Clients Skill QualificationsRequired Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology developmentExceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skillsAbility to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutionsExcellent documentation skillsFundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skillsExperience creating detailed reports and giving presentationsExcellent planning, organizational, and time management skillsAbility to create systematic and consistent requirements specifications in both technical and user-friendly languageExceptional analytical and statistical skills with the ability to apply them to systems issues and products as requiredAbility to translate business requirements of packaged solutionsAbility to research and understand packaged solution upgrades both minor and major. Translates the technical upgrade documentation into business terms the end-user can understand to make decision on. Makes recommendation on these upgrades.Experience in in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid environmentsUnderstanding of application development and software development life cycle conceptsEffectively participates in teams and moves the team toward completion of goalsSystemsTechnical Knowledge Basic Technical understanding of the digital platform, cloud applications, web services, server-side components and APIsData analysis skills including ability to perform ad hoc SQL queriesCompetency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Visio and Outlook Education and Experience Qualifications Required BS or BA with emphasis in computer science, information systems or business administration7-10 or more years related work experience as a business analystPreferred Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) andor Certified Business Analysis professions (CBAP) preferred