Debela D. Daksa

Lets talk Data & Dashboards ad0kjp@r.postjobfree.com Bethesda, Maryland 20814

SKILLS

o Dashboard Development

o Data Modeling

o Microsoft SQL Server

o Trouble Shooting BI Model

o Data integration

o Teamwork

o Cross Functional

Communication

o BI Reporting System

o Microsoft Power BI

o ETL Process

o Excellent Verbal $ Written Communication

o Detail Oriented

o Problem solving Skills.

o SQL Queries, Data Validation

o Analytical Thinking

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented BI professional with 6 years of experience in designing, developing, and administering Business Intelligence solutions. Proficient in data modeling, Power BI, SQL querying, and maintaining data analytics platforms. Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, highly motivated to work in information systems and keep learning news technologies. Professional Experiences

ICF (COLUMBIA, MARYLAND) 2020-PRESENT SR. BI DEVELOPER Responsibilities:

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective data models and visualizations.

• Designed, developed, and deployed interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, enabling data-driven decision-making for stakeholders.

• Understand the Technical Aspects of the requirement and convert them in reports

• Administered and maintained the BI reporting system, ensuring data accuracy and system performance.

• Utilized SQL querying to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources, optimizing data integration for meaningful insights.

• Conducted troubleshooting on BI models, identifying and resolving performance issues, and implementing enhancements for optimal user experience.

• Led efforts in quality assurance, regularly reviewing and enhancing reports to deliver accurate and high-quality information to customers.

• Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on BI best practices and fostering a collaborative team environment.

GRIDIRON IT (WASHINGTON DC) 2017 - 2020 Data Integration Analyst Responsibilities:

• Translated business requirements into data models, transforming raw data into actionable insights that facilitated strategic decision-making.

• Developed, tested, and deployed BI reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI, resulting in improved data visualization and accessibility.

• Conducted data analysis using SQL queries, applying filters and graphs to enhance data understanding and presentation.

• Collaborated with database administrators and IT teams to maintain data analytics platforms, ensuring consistent data availability and system reliability.

• Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to BI models and reporting systems, minimizing downtime and disruptions.

• Prepared and delivered comprehensive reports to clients, incorporating quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and relevance.

• Played a key role in training end-users on utilizing BI tools effectively to extract valuable insights. DIRE DAWAH UNIVERSITY (Abroad) 2015 – 2017

INSTRUCTOR

Responsibilities:

• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and motivate the students.

• Used learning assessment to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course contents to achieve student centered learning.

• Used computer information systems to make learning easy

• Assessed and monitored more than 2000 students’ marks using Excel over a period of two years.

• Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.

• Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.

• Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps, and improving comprehension.

• Tested students to assess progress and adopted learning plans in alignment with performances.

• Collaborated with administration to secure departmental budget increase.

• Increased Student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.

• Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.

• Optimized learning plans based on students’ performance and feedback.

• Performed students’ grades, percentile, averages using excel workbook. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Tools/utilities: SSMS, SSDT, Visual Studio (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS), Microsoft packages Power BI, Tableau, And Python. MSSQL Server, MS Access, MySQL, Oracle, DB2, Excel, SharePoint enterprise, AWS, Azure, AWS DMS, S3, SPSS.

• Languages: C++, Python, SQL, T-SQL, DAX, R, SAS.

• Development Process: Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC).

• Data Visualization and Analytics tools: Power BI, Tableau and Microsoft Excel.

• Data Exchange Formats – JSON, XML, CSV

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

• The employee of the Month and the Year in 2019

• Dean’s List for Fall 2021 Semester @ Montgomery college

• MCSA Querying SQL Server 2016/18 Databases

• Tableau Training

• Power BI Training

• Agile Project Management Training

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Jima University Pursuing BSc. in Computer Science and Information Science Montgomery College

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