Paul Sprouse

Paul Sprouse

Business Analyst / Test Lead

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Data Engineer

  • Education

    • Old Dominion University

      1991 - 1995
      BSBA Finance, General
    • Western Governors University

      2008 - 2010
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business with emphasis on IT Management
  • Experience

    • Boeing

      Apr 1996 - Sept 1998
      Business Analyst / Test Lead

      In this capacity I developed and implemented comprehensive library of models/reusable knowledge base assets to generate standardized BI results. I provided inspirational leadership to a team four software testers on fixing bugs and finalizing software deliverables within defined time and financial constraints. I played an instrumental role in design team to drive key projects, utilizing communication and technical proficiencies.Few are the highlights I achieved in this role:☛ Successfully decreased backlog of spare contract billing from over 5M to under 1M on monthly basis through identifying and executing results-drive process improvements.☛ Identified missing invoices, reduced ongoing AR by over 25%, and optimize business cash flow through creating innovative AR reports in real time and supporting accountants with addressing issues.Related Skills: Reusable Knowledge Base Assets Development, Team Building and Leadership, Issues Identification and Resolution, Full Life Cycle Project Management, Process Redesign / Improvement, Key Stakeholder Engagement Show less

    • Akili Systems Group - Independent from 1/01 to 3/04

      Sept 1998 - Mar 2004
      DATA / IT DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

      In this capacity I created presentations to explicate internal LRPS (Loan Remittance Processing System) usage, translated complex data into understandable terms, and responded to individual inquiries. I orchestrated and delivered detailed system requirements and implementation plans to complete simultaneous projects within stringent deadlines. I cultivated positive rapport with diverse stakeholders through identifying and addressing individual needs and concerns.It is worth mentioning that I achieved efficiencies and improved user experience through structuring multifaceted template system to facilitate users in independently testing models between systems and transferring deals from loan system into SAM.Related Skills: Data Analysis and Visualization, Issues Identification and Resolution, Full Life Cycle Project Management, System Requirement Development, Key Stakeholder Engagement, Process Redesign / Improvement Show less

    • Valley Robotics

      Jun 2008 - Jun 2018
      STEM Teacher / Business Owner

      In this capacity I planned and organized engaging lesson plans to instruct wide range of students, teachers, and first responders on STEM related fields, such as robotics, programming, and drone technologies. I contributed in STEM curriculum development process while serving as key member of school committee.Few are the highlights I achieved in this role:☛ Earned recognition from students and peers as a disciplined and insightful educator who cultivates meaningful connections with students to cultivate a dynamic and exciting learning environment.☛ Collaborated with Snoqualmie Valley School Super-Intendant to analyze math scores, identify underperforming areas, and devise impactful plans to achieve 45% improvements in controlled tests.Related Skills: Lesson Planning and Execution, STEM Training, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Effective Communication Skills, Issues Identification and Resolution, Performance Evaluation and Improvement Show less

    • NYC Data Science Academy

      Jul 2020 - Feb 2021
      Data Scientist

      In this capacity I created and delivered interactive web dashboards utilizing R, Shiny, MySQL, Python, and Plotly-Dash to evaluate and visualize MLB batting data. I led the Python Dash/Plotly Monti Carlo Simulation on Lending Data. I managed the web scraping of UFC data to review judge scoring. Conducted extensive predictive analysis leveraging Random Forest and regression to develop innovative pricing models for house flipping and online dashboard project.Few are the highlights I achieved in this role:☛ Gained and developed robust understanding of cutting-edge skills, such as Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistics, Regression, Data Visualization, Qualitative Analysis, and Machine learning.☛ Utilized outstanding expertise in multiple data tools and languages (Python, R, SQL, Excel, Hadoop, Plotly, Seaborn and AWS) to finalize and present four projects with defend deadlines.Related Skills: Web Dashboard Development, Data Analysis / Visualization, Web Scrapping, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Full Life Cycle Project Management, Key Stakeholder Engagement, Issues Identification / Resolution Show less

    • Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company

      Jul 2021 - now
      Instructor
    • Tyler Technologies

      Oct 2021 - now
      • Data Engineer

        Aug 2024 - now
      • Technical Consultant

        Oct 2021 - Aug 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Data Science Boot Camp

      NYC Data Science Academy
      Feb 2021
    • Data Foundations Nanodegree

      Udacity
      Jun 2018
    • Drone Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Sept 2016
    • Data Analytics 360

      Cornell University
      Dec 2018
    • Tableau Desktop Specialist

      Tableau Software
      Jul 2021
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