Steve Samuel

Experience

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  IBM

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Data Analyst

  • Led a team of 5 as Scrum Master to analyze data across 28 states, employing Agile methodologies to ensure timely delivery of actionable insights.• Engineered a collaborative filtering algorithm in Python, achieving an 18% improvement in crop loss prediction accuracy.• Designed and deployed over 10 interactive Tableau dashboards, empowering farmers to monitor crop loss trends by state and season, reducing decision-making timelines.• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to refine insights, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and boosting adoption of data-driven strategies. Show less

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  Bank of America

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  Data Analyst

  • Designed and maintained comprehensive Power BI dashboards that consolidated multi-channel data, improving team productivity by 30% and enabling real-time decision-making• Configured Amazon S3 for optimized data storage solutions and created robust data schemas in Redshift. • Maintained 100% data integrity by instituting rigorous quality control measures across data pipelines. Oversaw the weekly management of over 1,500 data reports, enforcing strict compliance with data security protocols• Worked closely with the BI team to implement Big Data Hadoop clusters and facilitate seamless data integration.• Loaded data into the cluster from dynamically generated files and relational databases, ensuring continuous data availability.• Integrated machine learning models into Power BI for predictive analytics, enhancing the organization's decision-making capabilities.• Leveraged Tableau, Power BI, and Python for statistical analysis and visualizations, improving the efficiency of manual reporting.• Designed, implemented, and maintained ETL pipelines with Azure Data Factory, enabling automated, reliable data flow between multiple sources. Show less

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  NJIT Ying Wu College Of Computing

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Data & Systems Analyst

  • Designed and implemented a custom Learning Management System (LMS) for the school lacking prior data infrastructure, automating 90% of manual tasks and significantly improving operational efficiency.• Centralized academic records with secure storage protocols, enhancing data retrieval speed by 75% and ensuring reliable access to critical information.• Conducted comprehensive feedback sessions with 12 departments, implementing tailored features to address user-specific requirements and improve overall usability.• Delivered detailed documentation and training to staff, fostering seamless adoption of the LMS. Show less

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  New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Project Manager

  • Orchestrated the end-to-end renovation project, leading a team of 4 and reducing project time through workflow optimization. Our team achieved the top 5% ranking in this project.• Developed a business process model using Lucid Chart and BPMN, eliminating process redundancies by 40%.• Managed the project budget, achieving a 5% cost reduction without compromising quality.• Streamlined coordination between stakeholders, reducing project delays by 15%.• Delivered the project ahead of schedule, ensuring all milestones were met on time. Show less

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  Databricks

  Jun 2024 - now

  Business Intelligence Analyst

  • Designed AI-driven dashboards in Power BI and Databricks SQL, reducing reporting time by 50% and enabling real-time insights.• Implemented LLM-powered data retrieval models, optimizing query performance and cutting data latency.• Conducted customer behavior analysis using Python and SQL, leading to an improvement in retention strategies.• Created DBT models in Snowflake to improve data transformation efficiency and facilitate scalable analytics.• Automated ETL processes with DBT and Delta Live Tables that optimize effort and maximize the merging of the data.• Optimized cloud data storage on AWS and Azure, reducing compute costs while maintaining high query efficiency. Show less