Data Analytics/Database/Reporting Developer

Data Analysis/Reporting Specialist Database Developer with J2EE Experience

Innovative customer service-driven technology professional/developer with experience managing data systems and providing statistical data analysis and reporting. Broad range of technology skills in areas of software systems, hardware infrastructure, and database design, development, and maintenance. Proven skills for developing informative deliverables, innovative reports dashboards, and other decision-making tools. Data modeling dimensional for data warehousing initiatives. Work with a focus on identifying and implementing technical solutions to improve productivity and/or efficiency. Creative and visionary. Strong analytical skills and an insightful problem-solving ability.

Career Accomplishments

• Designed, developed, and continuously enhanced a custom data analytics/reporting solution used by the Howard County Public School System track and monitor student/school performance.
• Designed and implemented a longitudinal K-12 data warehouse for effective and efficient reporting.
• Designed and currently developing enhanced analytics and reporting using J2EE and Tableau technologies for Frederick County Public Schools.
• Developed new data processing methodologies to greatly reduce the time required for compiling large accountability data files for state reporting requirements.
• Built custom web application modules to collect, maintain, and report data for disparate departments within an organization. Leveraged Google Analytics to track traffic/usage/load and other user experience data.

Professional Experience

Confidential

Director of Information Technology and Application Development, Office of the Registrar

• Responsible for the day-to-day provision of a range of IT services for the Office of the Registrar. Serve as lead member of the Registrar's Office Information Technology team with responsibility for the configuration, testing, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the student data systems.
• Oversee the proper use of data and technology for the Registrar's Office creates data-driven, analytical business processes and procedures and implements delivery systems that enhance the office's business processes and support the strategic direction of the university. Provides high level data analysis to inform strategic planning and innovation.
• Supervises front-line IT professionals, acts as a resource for staff, including technical guidance.
• Oversee workload through management and assignment of tickets in JIRA.
• TSQL coding to create or modify stored procedures used for report development
• Development of SSRS reports to support end user needs with respect to the Records and Regulations portion of the student information system.

Confidential

Supervisor of Student Information currently a contractor

• Oversaw team supporting the Student Information System used by 60 schools to maintain student data relating to enrollment, attendance, scheduling, grades/report cards, assessment data, and behavior.
• Served as lead data contact and developer for state and federal reporting requirements.
• Hands-on application development J2EE/Java of new portal and reporting solution.
• Streamline data processes to efficiently use staffing resources and systems while building vision for new systems and reporting tools.
• Appling procedures to ensure compliance with FCPS student confidentiality policies and FERPA.
• Ad-hoc report development and advanced data analysis as Excel, Crystal Reports/PDF, and Tableau.
• Utilized an analytics/statistical application to generate a valid school clustering model used for systemic reporting and planning.

Confidential

Director of Systems Development

• Oversaw and managed support for student data software systems and related database installations, including a staff of systems developers, programmer analysts, business analyst, and a data quality specialist.
• Provided ad-hoc data analysis and reporting as needed at all levels of the organization.
• Designed/developed enterprise longitudinal data warehouse and reporting solution saving the organization several hundred thousand dollars while delivering a highly customized flexible solution.
• Served as lead data contact and developer for most state reporting requirements.
• Collected requirements and business rules from stakeholders needing reports, data analysis, or custom programming.
• Hands-on application development Java/J2EE and database development/administration.

Confidential

LIMS Support Specialist/Project Manager

• Provided technical support, custom report development, implementation support, and software testing.
• Documented and managed requirements for converting/migrating customers to newer versions of software.
• Designed hundreds of customized Crystal Reports based on end user requirements and specific user data.
• Provided on-site and remote customer support for issues related to system configuration, report needs, system performance, and other system troubles.
• Provided technical support to customers for customizing/configuring software to meet the needs of the customer, specifically for laboratories with Forensic Chemistry sections.

Confidential

Forensic Chemist II

• Analyzed evidence submitted to the Chemistry Unit to test for the presence of controlled substances and prescription pharmaceuticals utilizing wet chemical and instrumental techniques.
• Provided expert testimony on the results of analyses in district, circuit and federal courts.