Data Analyst Analysis

Jason Hamby 737-***-**** *******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Results-driven Data Analyst with 15+ years of experience delivering actionable insights and data-driven solutions within diverse industries, including Federal and State governments and private sector businesses. Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders, translating complex data into clear narratives and driving informed decision-making.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: SQL, VBA, VB.NET, Visual Basic, JavaScript, PHP, C#

Data Analysis Tools: Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau

Database Management Systems: Oracle, Microsoft Access, MS SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB

Project Management Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Kanban, Waterfall, Spiral

Soft Skills

Communication, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Adaptability

Work Experience

Data Analyst/Programmer SOSTX (Oct 2016 – Feb 2024)

Data Analysis for Improved Functionality: Led data analysis initiatives to identify root causes of issues and inform the development of enhanced business applications, resulting in a 20% reduction in reported user errors and a 15% improvement in application performance.

Database Management & Optimization: Managed and maintained a diverse portfolio of business applications, leveraging Oracle RDBMS for efficient data storage and retrieval. Optimized database performance, resulting in a 10% reduction in query response times.

Data Modeling & Requirements Elicitation: Partnered with stakeholders to gather, document, and translate complex business requirements into actionable data models, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across applications.

Data Extraction, Analysis & Insights: Employed SQL queries to extract relevant data from disparate sources, conducted in-depth analysis to uncover trends and patterns, and translated findings into actionable insights to drive informed business decisions.

Business Data Analyst Quest Diagnostics Group (Mar 2014 – Sep 2016)

Subject Matter Expert & Data-Driven Insights: Served as a subject matter expert, conducting in-depth analysis of emerging technologies to assess their potential impact on existing systems. Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making by system development teams, management, and key stakeholders.

Dashboard Development & Data Visualization: Designed and maintained operational and financial dashboards using MS Access and SQL Server Express, extracting and transforming data to provide management with clear, actionable insights. Leveraged Tableau to create interactive visualizations that empowered data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Data Storytelling & Stakeholder Communication: Translated complex data analysis findings into clear, concise narratives, utilizing Tableau to craft interactive visualizations that communicated key trends, patterns, and insights to diverse stakeholders.

Application Programmer/Data Analyst CGI (May 2012 - Dec 2013)

Stakeholder Communication & Data Elicitation: Conducted in-depth interviews with diverse stakeholders – including programmers, process owners, application owners, product owners, developers, engineers, and executive managers – to understand their data usage patterns, pain points, and requirements for the future.

Data Migration & Requirements Analysis: Actively participated in a large-scale data migration project for the City of San Diego (COSD), involving 200+ applications. Assumed primary responsibility for all MS Access databases, gathering comprehensive requirements and technical specifications to ensure a seamless transition.

Technology Assessment & Solution Research: Evaluated the feasibility of various migration paths, researching and comparing different technologies (MS SharePoint, MS SQL Server, cloud platforms) to identify the most suitable solutions for improving data accessibility, scalability, and integration within the COSD environment.

Senior Data Analyst SAM INC (Sep 2009 - Jan 2012)

Data Migration and Optimization: Led the migration of multiple legacy database applications from desktop Visual Basic to web-based VB.net environments, resulting in a 25% increase in data accessibility and a 15% reduction in maintenance time.

Database Refinement: Refactored and streamlined VBA-based applications that integrated data across MS Excel, MS Access, and MS PowerPoint, improving data consistency by 30% and enhancing reporting efficiency for the NAE Current Readiness team.

Process Improvement: Actively participated in process improvement initiatives for the NAVAIR Command, contributing to a 10% reduction in reporting cycle time and improving the accuracy of readiness assessments.

Software Engineer Northrup Grumman (Sep 2007 - Sep 2009)

Data Integration & Automation: Developed processes and technical specifications to automate data extraction and loading from MS Access to SAP, streamlining workflows and enhancing data integrity.

Data Modeling & Optimization: Analyzed data flow and processes, making recommendations to enhance efficiency and ensure accurate data representation.

Application Development: Designed and documented multi-user MS Access/VBA applications, providing robust tools for data management and analysis within the organization.

Software Developer McClendon Corporation - Compass Inc (Jan 1997 - Sep 2007)

Training & Knowledge Transfer: Led a 2-week training seminar, developing comprehensive user manuals and successfully onboarding 60+ government personnel to a custom software application, significantly improving user efficiency and data entry accuracy.

Data Management & System Integration: Developed a web-based application leveraging FOCUS and DB2 databases on an IBM mainframe running VM, enabling streamlined data management and seamless integration with existing systems.

Data Validation & Security: Implemented JavaScript for robust data validation and session management, ensuring data integrity and protecting sensitive information within the application.

Education

Scrum Alliance: Certified Scrum Master (2020 – Present)

Strayer University: (1995-1997)

Computer Learning Center: Software Development (1991 – 1995)

United States Air Force Community College (1990 – 1994)

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