Laura M.

Laura M.

United States of America
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About Me

Laura is a data-driven strategist with expertise in turning data into actionable insights. Laura fell in love with Tableau 7.0 in her MBA business analytics program and never looked back. Now, she is a Tableau certified professional and spends her days telling stories with data to influence business decisions.

Database

Database Design

Other

Data Analytics Data Visualization Tableau Agile software development Data Science Microsoft Power BI Python 3 Business Intelligence (BI) ETL Salesforce Snowflake

Work history

PepsiCo Global - Main
Data Engineering Lead
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote

  • Collaborated across business functions to collect, translate, and prioritize reporting requirements.

  • Developed and maintained critical business dashboards.

  • Led dashboard training, created training materials, monitored usage, and developed engagement plans.

TableauSnowflake
Accent Technologies Inc.
Business Intelligence Consultant
2020 - 2022 (2 years)
Remote

  • Planned and deployed a Tableau server environment. Managed site administration, access, and security.

  • Developed and maintained critical business dashboards and data models.

  • Collaborated across business functions to collect, translate, and prioritize reporting requirements.

TableauTableau ServerBI Reporting Data ModelingETL
Nitro Software
Business Intelligence Consultant
2020 - 2022 (2 years)
Remote

  • Deployed a Tableau Server environment. Managed site administration, access, and security.

  • Managed client relationships and collected and prioritized reporting requirements.

  • Integrated systems and developed data models. Developed critical business dashboards.

Product DevelopmentTraining Database DesignFinancial Reporting Tableau ServerAlteryxAgile software developmentTableauSystem Integration BI Reporting ETLSalesforce
LG
Business Intelligence Consultant
2019 - 2021 (2 years)
Remote

  • Managed a team of developers to design and develop data models. Led the development of critical business dashboards.

  • Collaborated across business functions to collect, translate, and prioritize reporting requirements. Developed a deep understanding of business operations to translate requirements into effective storytelling.

  • Led dashboard training, created training materials, and monitored the usage.

Database Modeling TableauTableau ServerData Analytics Data VisualizationBusiness Intelligence (BI) eCommerce
BCG
Enterprise Tableau Developer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Remote

  • Designed and developed critical business dashboards.

  • Provided recommendations and best practices in designing data models.

  • Tested and iteratively improved data and dashboard solutions.

TableauTableau Server
Booz Allen Hamilton
Enterprise Financial Reporting Lead
2016 - 2020 (4 years)
Remote

  • Led the enterprise financial reporting team for a Fortune 500 consulting firm.

  • Managed agile teams throughout all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirements, system mapping, data modeling, design, development, testing, and iteratively improving solutions.

  • Managed client relationships, led user engagement and communications strategy, prioritized requirements, and developed a deep understanding of business operations to translate requirements into effective storytelling.

Product DevelopmentTraining & Training Content Development Training Database DesignFinancial Reporting Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Tableau Desktop Pro Tableau ServerAlteryxAgile software developmentTableau

Showcase

Software as a Service Dashboard

  • Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing systems.

  • Provides instant feedback on potential issues and growth opportunities.

  • Focuses on operator insights for SaaS businesses.

Southwest Flight Delay Dashboard

  • Developed to help Southwest Airlines employees understand fight delays.

  • Provides insights for airport managers and route planners to reduce delay times.

  • Focuses on identifying areas needing improvement within the company's control.

Education

Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Business Analytics
George Washington University
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
University of Maryland
2009 - 2013 (4 years)