Data Analytics Analyst

SOHAIL NAEEM

Stafford, VA ***** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn 703-***-****

DATA ANALYTICS CONSULTANT – TABLEAU SOLUTIONS LEAD Innovative and results-driven analytics professional with 8+ years of experience delivering high-impact Tableau solutions across federal, aerospace, and nonprofit sectors. Expert in architecting scalable BI ecosystems using Tableau Cloud, Tableau Server, and Tableau APIs. Known for blending technical depth in Python, SQL, and data engineering with stakeholder-first consulting delivery. Proven ability to transform data chaos into intuitive, actionable dashboards. Holds a Master’s in Data Analytics Engineering and a track record of enabling data-driven decisions that drive business outcomes.

Core Competencies

Tableau Architecture (Cloud, Server, REST API) Python & SQL Automation Data Modeling & Warehousing BI & UX Design Best Practices KPI & Dashboard Development Agile Project Delivery Client Engagement & Consulting ETL & Data Integration Pipelines Cross-functional Team Leadership Release Management & QA Federal & Commercial Analytics Delivery

EXPERIENCE

NORTHROP GRUMMAN ($40B multinational aerospace and defense technology company)Sterling, VA Principal Data Analyst BI SME 2022–Present

● Led Tableau architecture and development across 30+ engineering and logistics teams, reducing dashboard delivery time by 40% and increasing team usage by 60%.

● Engineered robust, reusable data pipelines using Python and PostgreSQL to integrate DOORS, TIPQA, Jira, and Confluence, eliminating 85% of manual data updates.

● Automated Jira/Confluence metric refreshes using Tableau REST API and Python scripts, raising reporting frequency from weekly to daily.

● Delivered enterprise-grade dashboards with row-level security, governed data sources, and provided Tableau Server administration for 250+ users.

● Developed KPI dashboards tracking staffing, cost variance, SDRL compliance, and requirements volatility—enabling proactive leadership decisions.

● Consolidated reporting into a SharePoint hub, cutting search time by 50% and boosting engagement.

● Trained and supported 50+ end users in dashboard usage, Tableau best practices, and metric interpretation.

● Partnered with leadership on executive dashboard redesign, improving cross-program visibility and executive reporting alignment.

● Designed dashboard wireframes and storyboards to communicate intended user journeys and data narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.

● Facilitated stakeholder discovery workshops to translate executive-level business questions into actionable Tableau visualizations aligned with program goals.

● Owned release management process, managing QA cycles and deployment for Tableau dashboards aligned with Agile sprints.

● Designed and implemented a secure Tableau access model using project-based permissions and Active Directory groups, reducing access-related support tickets by 40%. KEARNEY & COMPANY (300M federal audit and technology consulting firm)Alexandria, VA Senior Analyst Tableau Software Developer 2021–2022

● Designed and deployed 10+ advanced Tableau dashboards, driving budget forecasting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

● Automated data ingestion processes using Tableau Prep and Python, cutting dashboard refresh time by 80%.

● Created 'Status of Funds' dashboards with embedded documentation, significantly increasing client usability and transparency.

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EXPERIENCE, continued

● Applied Agile delivery methods—held weekly stakeholder meetings, gathered iterative feedback, and aligned sprints to changing priorities.

● Standardized visual components across dashboards, ensuring scalable, consistent designs for small-to-midsize federal clients.

● Advised internal and external teams on best practices in Tableau development, release management, and data validation.

● Developed training documentation and provided Tableau workshops for client teams to enhance adoption and analytical capability.

● Partnered directly with the federal CFO office to optimize financial reconciliation processes leveraging Tableau self-service reporting.

● Built dynamic parameterized filtering logic within Tableau to improve user interactivity and reduce rendering time on complex multi-level dashboards.

● Managed dashboard deployment schedule and QA cycles, ensuring every release adhered to version control, testing, and rollback procedures.

● Integrated Tableau dashboards with Excel-based input forms using Tableau Extensions API, improving data collection and visualization for ad-hoc planning workflows. THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ($1.8B environmental conservation organization)Arlington, VA Junior Financial Analyst 2020–2021

● Managed financial reconciliations across multiple ERP (Agresso) and CRM (Insight) systems to ensure real-time data integrity and audit-readiness.

● Built Excel-based financial reconciliation dashboards, enhancing forecasting accuracy and reducing month-end reporting variances.

FEDERAL CONFERENCE ($7M administrative and support services company)Dumfries, VA Junior Accountant 2019–2020

● Oversaw contract invoicing, accounts receivable tracking, and WIP reporting, streamlining billing workflows and reducing processing errors; improved billing process by 15%

● Conducted monthly financial statement reviews and variance analyses to identify and address discrepancies in budgeting and reporting.

SUPERSOURCE LLC ($1.5M machinery and equipment supplier)Springfield, VA Operations Coordinator 2017–2018

● Built 28+ Tableau dashboards for operations, customer segmentation, and forecasting using Excel, Tableau, and Futrli.

● Developed interactive Tableau dashboards to visualize profit margins and customer-level profitability.

● Built and maintained detailed financial forecasting models using Xero and Excel, enhancing leadership's ability to scenario plan and manage cash flow.

EDUCATION

● Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering, George Mason University (GMU), Fairfax, VA, 2023

● Bachelor of Science in Finance, Information Systems Operations Management, GMU, Fairfax, VA, 2020 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

● Technical Skills: Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power BI; Python; R/R Studio; MySQL and SQL Server; Tableau Suite; Alteryx; Agresso ERP; Insight CRM; Futrli; Blackbaud CRM; Unanet; Xero; ThingWorx; Windchill PLM; TIPQA; DOORS; JIRA; Confluence

● Award: Brother of the Year award for outstanding leadership, academic, and community performance, Man Up, Minority Male Initiative, Northern Virginia Community College, 2016

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