Brad Smith
Austin, TX
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Citizenship: United States
Clearance: None
Veterans’ Preference: No
Availability: Immediate
Professional Summary
Results-driven Data Science and Business Intelligence Professional with 12+ years of experience delivering enterprise analytics solutions, modernizing data infrastructures, and implementing data governance frameworks. Subject matter expert in Power BI, Azure Data Services, Python, and R. Proven record of building scalable reporting ecosystems, automating data pipelines, and deploying machine learning models to enhance operational efficiency. Strong knowledge of data management best practices, data visualization, data governance, data engineering, metadata, KPIs, and predictive analytics.
Core Competencies
- Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Azure ML, Azure SQL
- Data Governance, Metadata, KPIs, Cloud Architecture
- Python, R, T-SQL, Machine Learning, SQL, Git
- ServiceNow, Power Platform, SharePoint, ETL
- Forecasting Models, Anomaly Detection, Data Visualization
Work Experience
Principal Manager
Data Smith Consultants – Austin, TX
July 2016 – Present
- Built advanced Power BI dashboards for clients across healthcare, wellness, and public policy sectors.
- Applied machine learning and predictive analytics to optimize costs (-27.9%) and boost revenue (+19.7%).
- Led data transformation for global MedTech firm; reduced reporting time by 87.5% via real-time insights for >1,500 sales reps.
- Automated performance metrics and executive summaries for strategy teams.
- Delivered scalable BI solutions tailored to client-specific KPIs and operational workflows.
Skills: Power BI, Python, R, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Azure ML, SQL, ETL, KPI Development, Real-Time Dashboards, Data Transformation, Executive Reporting, Sales Analytics, Revenue Optimization, Data Automation
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
Abbott Laboratories – Austin, TX
July 2021 – February 2025
Supervisor: Available upon request May contact
- Developed and led enterprise-wide Power BI reporting infrastructure aligned with digital transformation goals.
- Created automated analytics pipelines using R, Python, Azure ML, and SQL.
- Defined metadata standards and implemented data governance protocols.
- Resolved data integrity issues across enterprise systems.
- Collaborated with IT and business leaders on scalable BI requirements.
- Delivered Power BI training and self-service enablement.
Skills: Power BI, Azure SQL, R, Python, KPI development, Data Governance, ETL, Metadata, Data Quality
Business Intelligence Manager
Agropur Inc. – Eden Prairie, MN
September 2011 – July 2021
Supervisor: Available upon request May contact
- Led design and deployment of an Azure-based enterprise data warehouse.
- Built machine learning forecasting models using XGBoost, Prophet, and neural nets.
- Deployed anomaly detection using Azure ML and integrated with ServiceNow.
- Managed Power Platform and SharePoint spaces for team collaboration.
- Delivered executive-level dashboards with Power BI.
- Trained users and documented analytics workflows.
Skills: Azure Data Factory, Forecasting, Machine Learning, ServiceNow, Power BI, Anomaly Detection
Education
Bethel University – Saint Paul, MN
B.A. International Business – 2012
B.A. Human Resource Management – 2012
Certifications & Technical Training
- Harvard (edX): Statistics and R, High-Dimensional Data, Inference & Modeling
- Columbia (edX): Machine Learning for Data Science, IoT, Statistical Thinking
- Microsoft/Programming Hub: Power BI, R Programming, Advanced Python, Data Science
Technical Skills
- Programming: R, Python, SQL, PowerShell
- Cloud: Azure (ADF, ML, SQL), AWS, SharePoint
- Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, D3.js
- Data Engineering: ETL, T-SQL, SSIS, Git, API Integration
- Tools: Excel, Access, Project, Visio, Jira, ServiceNow
Affiliations & Honors
- Enterprise DNA Expert – Power BI
- Machine Learning Expert – Enterprise DNA
- Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America
Clearance & Federal Readiness
- U.S. Citizen
- Clearance: None (Eligible for Public Trust or Interim Secret)
- Familiar with PowerBIGov and secure federal reporting platforms
- Experience handling sensitive data in secure environments