Data Analytics & Data Engineering Specialist

Brittany N. Pearson

Data Analyst IT Specialist Data Engineering & Analytics Professional

Richmond, VA 804-***-**** *********.*******@*****.***

Objective

Data and analytics professional with 6+ years of experience in data engineering, fraud analytics, BI reporting, and system optimization. Skilled in SQL, Python, and cloud-based data solutions with proven success leading teams and delivering complex technical initiatives. Seeking to leverage expertise in graph analytics, data lifecycle management, and advanced reporting to drive insights and improve business performance.

Technical Skills & Training

• Programming & Analytics: SQL, Python, C++, Java, Visual Basic

• Databases & Data Platforms: SQL Server, SAP, ServiceNow, Unidata, Graph Databases

• Visualization & Reporting: Tableau, Power BI, BI Reporting

• Core Expertise: Fraud & Risk Analysis, Data Migration, Data Validation, Data Lifecycle Management, Agile Development, Application Support

• Training: Professional Scrum Fundamentals (2025)

Professional Experience

Freelance Digital Marketing & Virtual Assistant (Remote)

10/2025 – Present

• Develop and publish SEO-optimized blog content twice monthly, leveraging Google keyword trends to improve search rankings and organic traffic.

• Manage and refresh company website content, including creating a new landing page for the Driving Skills Evaluation Program.

• Increase engagement and brand visibility.

• Maintain and update Google Business Profile and Yelp pages, adding new visuals and information weekly to improve local SEO performance.

• Provide ongoing Shopify support for two e-commerce brands, including product sourcing, listing updates, and affiliate integration (LEGO partnership).

IT Specialist – Data Management (GS-12 Grade 3)

Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Richmond, VA 08/2023 –09/2025

• Migrated large-scale legacy systems to SAP, improving global warehouse data integrity by 30% and reducing system errors by 30%.

• Designed BI reports and validation processes for fraud detection, anomaly identification, and data integrity checks across structured and semi-structured data.

• Developed SQL queries and Python scripts to support error logging, fraud pattern monitoring, and data transformation workflows.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into data solutions, ensuring compliance and alignment with enterprise governance standards.

• Created technical documentation and controls supporting automation, risk reduction, and fraud analytics initiatives.

Application Analyst Manager

PRA Group – Norfolk, VA 05/2020 – 08/2023

• Designed and delivered interactive Tableau and Power BI dashboards to monitor financial and operational metrics, identifying bottlenecks and potential fraud indicators.

• Led a team of 13 analysts, mentoring peers on SQL, data analysis, and fraud/risk monitoring best practices.

• Automated quality control checks using SQL, reducing manual review time and improving fraud detection accuracy.

• Managed relationships with technology teams to implement data pipelines and reporting solutions aligned with compliance and fraud mitigation initiatives.

Application Analyst II

PRA Group – Norfolk, VA 11/2017 – 05/2020

• Promoted for driving process optimization and advanced analytics solutions.

• Developed automated reporting and forecasting tools to monitor performance trends, portfolio risk, and operational efficiency.

• Trained peers in SQL and supported adoption of fraud analytics dashboards and controls.

IT Support Contractor

Ferguson Enterprises Tech Center – Newport News, VA 06/2017 – 11/2017

• Provided application and database support for Unibasic and SQL-based systems.

• Troubleshot and resolved data integrity issues to maintain accuracy and compliance in reporting environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Norfolk State University – Norfolk, VA May 2017

Leadership & Community Involvement

• Mentor, Big Brother/Big Sister Program (2018–2019)

• Volunteer, Caritas Furniture Bank for the Homeless

• Membership Committee of Norfolk State University Alumni Cheerleading Chapter

• Created functional Jot Forms and reports

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