Presales Data Scientist

STEPHEN MOURAD

Edison, NJ ***** 732-***-**** ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic Data Analyst with 5+ years of experience delivering executive-level insights through interactive dashboards, statistical modeling, and stakeholder-focused storytelling. Proven success translating complex data into actionable strategies using tools like SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Alteryx. Experienced in consulting with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth, optimize operations, and inform strategic decisions. Skilled in cloud platforms (BigQuery, Vertex AI) and AI-enhanced reporting workflows. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AI Prompt Engineer Outlier.AI 7/2024 - Present (Remote)

● Built data-driven prompt frameworks with Python to enhance reporting from NLP-based AI tools used by business analysts and executives.

● Developed prompt-based data analysis templates to improve business storytelling and enhance executive summaries.

Presales Data Analyst Stratascale 10/2020 - 1/2025 New York, NY (Remote)

● Led analytics initiatives that supported go-to-market strategy optimization, driving measurable growth across enterprise clients.

● Designed and maintained 48+ interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau to visualize KPIs, sales trends, and revenue forecasts.

● Automated ETL pipelines with Alteryx and SQL, ensuring data consistency across CRM and ERP systems for executive reporting.

● Conducted root-cause analysis and trend forecasting that influenced sales planning and resource allocation strategies.

● Presented business insights to VP-level stakeholders, guiding quarterly strategy and revenue allocation decisions.

● Leveraged BigQuery to handle large data volumes for client reporting and integrated GCP tools into client-facing data workflows.

EAS Data Analyst Cognizant 08/2019 - 09/2020 Cary, NC

● Monitored and optimized Java-based APIs that supported operating systems for insurance clients, ensuring reliability and timely data access.

● Delivered internal reports to identify bottlenecks and reduce system downtime for operational data flows.

● Implemented logging and diagnostics that improved data feed stability and supported performance tuning.

Mobility Labs Data Analyst SHI International 06/2017 - 06/2019 Somerset, NJ

● Created operational improvements through AI chatbot integration, reducing client support resolution time and increasing user satisfaction.

● Developed a customer-facing knowledge hub to demonstrate AI-driven solutions, accelerating adoption across enterprise clients.

● Conducted data studies on user interaction to refine product features and enhance data accessibility for clients.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications:

- Google Cloud: Introduction to Generative AI

- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate

- AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

- Alteryx Designer Core Certification

Accreditations: Tableau Partner Sales Certification, Alteryx Partner Sales Certification, Data Dashboards in PowerBI Certification, VAST Data Certification, NVIDIA AI in the Data Center Accreditation EDUCATION

Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ GPA: 3.8

● B.S. Information Technology and Computer Science

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