PHILIP BAER
**** **** ****** ****** ~ Chicago, IL 60657
312-***-**** **********@*****.***
Ambitious Database Developer has progressive, functional experience
designing, analyzing, and implementing solutions that drive
transformative business initiatives. Strong focus includes developing
database solutions with actionable results to achieve client
requirements. Leverages robust technical set, alongside excellent
communication and team-building skills.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WEB / DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
. Contributed to a development team that created a web based Transaction
Risk Identification framework created to streamline the production of 120
standard and custom reports.
. Gathered requirement documents, designed a database model, and wrote
reporting code in PL/SQL, for the creation of a web application on a .NET
and Oracle backend platform.
COMPLEX DATA ANALYSIS
. Participated in two large mergers and acquisitions in the chemicals
industry, providing data analytics during pre-merger activities to
determine synergy opportunities between the two companies.
. Developed combined sales / financials database totaling $15B in revenue
during the pre-merger phase. Created custom reports for multiple
business unit leaders and CEO for Day 1 of merger. Provided
recommendations identifying opportunities to leverage existing customer
relationships, geographic and channel strengths to meet growth synergy
goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALIXPARTNERS, Chicago, Illinois January 2008 - Present
Vice President - Information Management Services
. Facilitated the liquidation of the largest fraud-related bankruptcy in
history ($65B in customer losses), by delivering enhanced data analytics
and claims processes to resolve 12,000+ claims.
. Streamlined 13 week cash flow model for gaming company in Chapter 11
bankruptcy. Improved processes from data collection to final model.
Enabled less technical users to execute procedures.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, Chicago, Illinois July 2004 - December 2007
Senior Associate - Forensic Technology Solutions
. Led junior staff during several engagements using the Transaction Risk
Identification framework, managing project plans, and performing quality
assurance functions to final product output.
. Performed complex data analysis using mostly SQL, focusing on the
investigation of financial statement fraud, stock options backdating, IT
compliance testing, and more.
EDUCATION
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Science, Business, 2004.
Majors: Computer Information Systems, Operations Management, International
Studies.
Minors: Spanish, Latin American & Caribbean Studies.
TECHNICAL SETS
Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS, VB .NET 2005, VSS, Access, MS
Office, Google Analytics