Data Scientist Analyst

MORGANA KINLAN

1-570-***-**** *******.******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/morgana-kinlan

Technical Skills

Languages: R, Python, SQL

Tech Stack: Snowflake, Oracle, Tableau, RStudio, PyCharm, GitHub, Jira Professional Experience

Data Scientist

Cisco Systems, Remote Apr 2021 - Nov 2024

● Reduced team Snowflake costs by 82% by analyzing query patterns and identifying that usage was driven almost exclusively by external projects; enabled leadership to implement successful cross-charging to external project owners, saving the internal team hundreds of dollars quarterly.

● Eliminated over 90% of recurring reporting errors by securing stakeholder buy-in for a proof-of-concept that introduced a staging table for data comparison and improved SQL syntax to align with updated source data.

● Improved statistical validity of project ROI metrics, increasing confidence level to over 90% by identifying insufficient sample sizes and applying more rigorous statistical methods—directly supporting the stakeholder’s successful case for project continuation.

● Delivered a polished interim solution in Power Automate that replaced an unworkable 3rd-party tool, automating workflows and providing dashboard visuals. Stakeholders ultimately adopted it for the full 8-month project, foregoing external alternatives.

● Led a cross-departmental analysis of chatbot-driven sustainability metrics, translating emissions avoidance data into relatable real-world equivalents to highlight impact and align with Cisco’s NetZero goals. Final presentation contributed to project recognition in company-wide ESG Hub publications.

● Monitored and managed relational database ETL processes using Control-M scheduler, Python, and GitHub. Minimized disruptions by resolving issues quickly, ensuring smooth operations and data integrity. Data Scientist (reclassified from Business Technologist) National Security Agency, Ft. Meade, MD Oct 2018 - Apr 2021

● Decreased manual invoice reviews by 50% by automating vendor payment sorting based on customer specifications and deploying the final solution as an R Shiny application.

● Reduced staff time on data manipulation from hours to minutes by developing an automated financial tracking report using SQL and Cognos Report Studio, streamlining fund monitoring from initial planning to invoice receipt.

● Authored SOP documentation recognized as the gold standard by leadership, resulting in its adoption as the official template for all subsequent reporting procedures.

● Crafted complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and summarize structured financial data, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of automated reporting systems. Leadership Experience

Team Lead, Cuba Partnership

Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD Jan 2023–Present

● Led teams of 5–10 volunteers supporting US/Cuba church partnerships, overseeing annual budgets, travel logistics, visa requirements and humanitarian aid coordination. Education & Certifications

Master of Science (M.S.), Analytics - Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD, August 2019 Bachelor of Science (B.S), Neuroscience - King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, May 2008 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) - ISC2, 2025

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