VINCENT A. SBARRA
Chevy Chase, MD • 410-***-**** • *************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/vince-sbarra-01531710 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Analytical and information-driven executive with 25+ years of experience leading data collection, reporting, and analytical support functions across education technology and financial services. Proven ability to design and manage enterprise data ecosystems that enable strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and business growth. Adept at transforming complex data into actionable insights through advanced reporting, automation, and analytics frameworks.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Data Collection & Processing • Business Intelligence & Reporting • Information Systems Management • Analytical & Operational Support • Data Governance & Quality • ETL / Data Integration • Visualization
(Tableau, Power BI, Looker) • Cloud Data Platforms (AWS, Azure) • SQL & API Development • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Process Automation • Vendor Management • Leadership & Mentoring PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Renaissance Learning — Vice President 2021–Present
• Direct global data, operations, and support functions (200 FTE) supporting $650M in annual SaaS revenue.
• Led enterprise data integration initiative unifying data collection and reporting across 15+ acquired business units.
• Oversaw development of automated data processing pipelines that improved accuracy and reduced manual workloads.
• Built real-time analytics dashboards to track service performance, customer engagement, and system health.
• Partnered with product and IT to establish data quality controls and governance standards ensuring consistency across platforms.
• Implemented AI-driven automation to streamline data ingestion and reporting workflows, reducing case volume by 50%.
• Delivered analytical support for executive decision-making, improving transparency and strategic agility. Museum of Science — Director of Technology 2018–2021
• Directed data and technology teams providing analytical reporting and informational support for $7M+ in digital curricula sales.
• Designed and implemented a SaaS learning platform with embedded data collection and usage analytics.
• Built integrated reporting systems connecting e-commerce, LMS, and CRM data to support revenue and engagement insights.
• Established data processing protocols to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance (COPPA, FERPA).
• Produced executive dashboards tracking user activity, conversion metrics, and program impact. McGraw-Hill Education — Sr. Engineer & Manager, Customer Success 2013–2018
• Managed analytics and implementation teams providing data-driven support for K–12 SaaS integrations (>
$20M/yr).
• Designed data reporting pipelines for LMS-to-SIS interoperability and performance tracking.
• Partnered with product and engineering to define KPIs, enhance reporting capabilities, and deliver customer analytics.
• Presented analytical findings and implementation outcomes to district and executive stakeholders. Stifel Nicolaus (formerly Legg Mason Capital Markets) — Chief Technology Officer 1999–2008
• Served as CTO, directing enterprise information and data management strategy across trading, analytics, and operations platforms.
• Oversaw $30M+ in market-data acquisition and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and cost efficiency.
• Delivered $5M in annual savings through vendor negotiations, contract optimization, and process automation.
• Led cross-functional teams responsible for data collection, normalization, and analytical support for trading and executive teams.
• Guided technology modernization initiatives to strengthen data governance and system reliability across the firm.
Earlier Roles:
Alex. Brown & Sons / Bankers Trust — Desktop & Application Solutions Manager (VP) Trecom Consulting — Senior Consultant
Automated Concepts — MIS Director
Baltimore City Public Schools — Elementary School Teacher EDUCATION
M.B.A., Monmouth University
B.S., Computer Science, University of Scranton
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
United States Tennis Association (Active Member) • 13+ Years Baseball Coaching • Former Board Member, Harford Ballet Company