Jen Dischler

Jen Dischler

Database Administrator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President, Human Performance, Analytics & Engagement | Vital Neuro

  • Education

    • University of Louisiana at Lafayette

      2003 - 2007
      Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: President-elect of UL's Chapter of American Society of Mechanical Engineers

    • Arizona State University

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science in Engineering Computer Systems Engineering Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, Society of Women Engineers, and Software Developers Association (SoDA).

  • Experience

    • SunCoast Land Services, Inc.

      Oct 2004 - Sept 2010
      Database Administrator

      Designed and developed user-friendly GUIs for inputting data related to oil, gas, and mineral leases, seismic permits, and more. This data is used to generate comprehensive reports on leases, seismic permits, and general tract information.Additionally, created a robust two-part billing system for both users and administrators. Users can receive automatic front-end updates, electronically submit time files, and generate financial reports based on their inputted data. Administrators also receive front-end updates, with the capability to import encrypted user files for data adjustments when needed, enabling them to send invoices to clients. Company-wide financial reports are produced using data from all employees. Show less

    • Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC)

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
      Software Engineering Intern (UseIT)

      Effectively communicated software needs of a non-techincal group to a software development group. Lead the design of Virtual Display of Objects (VDO) movies using the proprietary software SCEC VDO.Developed new functionality in Java 3D for SCEC VDO.

    • Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC)

      May 2009 - May 2010
      Software Engineering Intern

      In collaboration with the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego and Arizona State University, led a group of interns analyzing large LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging) datasets to generate 3D visualizations of land maps. Datasets were upwards of gigabytes each, therefore were housed on the supercomputer servers at SDSC.

    • San Diego Supercomputer Center

      May 2009 - May 2010
      Software Engineering Intern

      In collaboration with the Southern California Earthquake Center (at USC) and Arizona State University, led a group of interns analyzing large LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging) datasets to generate 3D visualizations of land maps. Datasets were upwards of gigabytes each, therefore were housed on the supercomputer servers at SDSC.

    • MediServe Information Systems

      Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
      Software Engineer & Data Analyst

      Member of the Business Intelligence development team with a focus on ETL design, development, and support. Responsible for ETL processes and tools, as well as database loading and manipulation to ensure that the data needs are met throughout the course of the BI project. Also responsible for basic analytics and report writing.

    • Intel Corporation

      Jun 2011 - Apr 2016

      IMAPS (Inventory Management And Planning System) Software Tool- Lead System Analyst for IMAPS project starting in 2013, which included project management responsibilities.- Main point of contact for the business to the technical team. - Gathered requirements, created GUI designs, created test scripts, and executed test scripts.- Using SQL, queried databases to run several types of analyses & presented findings to business users.- Coordinated the creation of the functional specifications and managed the schedule for all tasks related to the project. - Aided in testing & successfully implementing the new tool worldwide.LINC (Logistics & Inventory Control) Software Tool- LINC was the primary System of Record (SOR) for inventory in Global Reverse Logistics prior to IMAPS.- Responsible for ensuring the SOR was functioning correctly. - Worked with multiple third party clients to ensure technical issues were resolved.- Main content expert called on throughout the year for information by Global Reverse Logistics & its partners.Project Management- Coordinated meetings with the business, documented decisions and drove the overall plan for RLIS. - Worked with several peers and contacts in the business to ensure IMAPS project was on track. - RLIS liaison into the overall IMAPS team and helped buffer the development team from unnecessary work. Show less

      • Systems Analyst

        Jun 2011 - Apr 2016
      • Systems Engineer

        Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
    • UC San Diego Health

      Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
      Clinical Informatics Specialist III

      Data analyst & Epic Tapestry report writer for the Epic Reporting team, focused on UCSD Health Managed Care:-California Pay for Performance (P4P) quality program.-Utilization Management reporting.

    • EXOS

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2021

      + Orchestrated a cross-functional team to build an enterprise-wide data analytics solution that supported decision-making for 200+ corporate clients, influencing both internal strategy and client engagement.+ Partnered with C-suite executives, regional account directors, and clients to deeply understand client needs and deliver tailored service recommendations, building strong professional relationships throughout the process.+ Increased EXOS’s analytics program efficiency by 30% by transitioning from Tableau to Looker, optimizing data processing and visualizations that improved real-time insights for executive decision-making.+ Collaborated cross-functionally across the EXOS organization with both business and technical teams to influence development of meaningful data marts, data lakes, dashboards, KPIs, etc.+ Built data pipelines from EXOS internal systems to clients’ external systems, including insightful dashboards client-side using Google’s PLX query language, Looker, Tableau Server and Data Studio.+ Ensured high levels of data accuracy and standardization to allow business to “speak the same language” by connecting with business users and understanding their needs to build a program-wide data dictionary, most notably for Google’s Global Health + Performance program.+ Inspired, led, and developed the analytics team, while actively participating in the hiring process to bring in diverse and highly qualified individuals. I achieved this by connecting with each team member on a personal level to understand their needs and goals, then channeling that passion to unify the broader organization into a cohesive and collaborative unit.+ Analytics lead for the cloud-migration to AWS. Show less + Regularly identified trends, data stories, and statistical significance of EXOS training programs & nutrition using physiological, biometric, genomic, behavioral, and self-reported pain data.+ Developed a new pain model that is now widely used in research at EXOS using self-reported pain intensity data.+ Evolved client reporting from hand calculations & manual data entry to streamlined automated reporting using SAS & MySQL data marts.+ Lead analyst in the data standardization effort, which resulted in disparate systems having the new ability to communicate across the book of business (Finance, Sales, HR, Operations) which allowed improved decision-making from mid-management to C-Suite Executives.+ Analytics lead for the cloud-migration to Snowflake. Show less

      • Director, Analytics

        Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
      • Global Director, Health + Performance Analytics EXOS @ Google

        Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
      • ​Senior Analytics Engineer

        Feb 2019 - Mar 2020
      • Research Data Analyst

        Jun 2017 - Feb 2019
    • Arizona State University

      Feb 2019 - Dec 2020
      Academic Associate - College of Engineering
    • Fueled Performance

      Jun 2021 - now
      Founder & CEO

      We believe in the power of data to transform decision-making in sports, business, and beyond. With over 20 years of experience in analytics, our team brings a wealth of expertise in providing data-driven insights that drive performance, optimize operations, and enhance strategic planning.Fueled was founded on the principle of leveraging cutting-edge analytics to solve complex problems. Our team is passionate about delivering actionable insights that make a tangible difference for our clients, whether it’s improving player performance, supplementing contract negotiation, or enhancing fan engagement. With a deep understanding of analytics, technology, and strategy, we empower organizations to make smarter decisions, faster.From salary surveys to performance analytics, Fueled offers a range of services designed to maximize value and results. Whether you’re a sports team, business, or organization looking to make data-driven decisions, Fueled is your trusted partner in the world of analytics. Let us fuel your success with insights that matter.Past Clients:NFL - Professional Football Registered Dietitian Society (PFRDS)American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association (ASPDA, formerly CPSDA)AIM7UC San Diego HealthHappierLivingVital Neuro Show less

    • Tonal

      Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
      Senior Human Performance Analyst

      + Worked cross-functionally between Tonal Strength Institute, UX Research, Curriculum Intelligence, Product, Content, Marketing, and Data Science teams to influence & deliver high value insights to stakeholders by shedding light on performance programming & its effects on strength training within different populations.+ Leveraged Tonal’s AI-based algorithms to predict personalized weight recommendations for each user.Built a regression model to predict shifts in user base, ultimately leading to the successful launch of Tonal Masterclasses for beginning users to strength training.+ Built sport-science based prototypes using the world’s largest strength training dataset that was delivered to the Data Science & Product teams to incorporate into the Tonal device.+ Advised UX Research on member behavior to drive meaningful changes to the overall Tonal experience, which increased customer satisfaction, measured by NPS.+ Built & maintained datasets within data warehouse & Looker that drove internal reporting engines. Show less

    • Vital Neuro

      Sept 2022 - now

      Analytics: Leading the analytics team to harness the power of data in optimizing Vital’s neurotechnology solutions. My role involves overseeing data collection, analysis, and interpretation to drive & influence strategic decision-making and product innovation. By leveraging advanced analytics techniques and tools, I ensure that our insights are actionable, supporting the development of personalized neurofeedback programs that enhance cognitive performance and mental well-being. Additionally, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data-driven strategies into our business operations, ultimately contributing to the growth and success of Vital Neuro. In April 2024, was invited to the Active Life podcast for the episode: “How to use brain data to drive human performance”.Human Performance: As the human performance expert on the team, ensure that the methodology & protocols integrated into the Vital Neuro app adhere to established human performance standards. This includes collaborating with partners at the gold standard for human performance: Exos.Engagement: Work alongside different departments to gather comprehensive insights related to customers, aiming to enhance the in-app experience for users. Responsibilities include drafting app requirements, participating in app development discussions, managing social media and community outreach efforts, generating social media content, unifying email communication strategies, engaging directly with customers through free onboarding sessions to understand their needs, and collaborating with the marketing team to reflect customer insights that translate customer learnings into successful ad campaigns. Show less + Responsible for using data to unlock the full potential of the human mind and body. By leveraging Vital's neurofeedback data, influenced the evolution of the Vital Neuro app.+ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that deliver real-world results using data to tell the story of our users.+ Stood up data mart, connected Tableau, and built dashboards to communicate results in a meaningful way to non-technical stakeholders.+ Led an AI-powered analytics project leveraging data visualization and machine learning models to provide real-time insights on cognitive performance for the Vital Neuro app, resulting in a 10% increase in user engagement.+ Coordinated 6 week research studies with high stress populations (flight attendants, nurses, first responders, nurses, and teachers) to demonstrate statistically significant mental health changes in these populations, which included publishing white papers on each population & a meta analysis on all 4 groups combined. Insights from the studies were used to level-up the Vital Neuro app user experience. Show less

      • Vice President, Human Performance, Analytics & Engagement

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Human Performance Data Expert

        Sept 2022 - Oct 2023
    • Diana Adapted Foundation

      Nov 2022 - now
      Board Member: Director of Strategy & Growth

      I play a pivotal role in advancing the foundation’s mission of providing crucial resources and support to new amputees worldwide.Having witnessed the challenges faced by a close friend who experienced limb loss, I have a personal connection to the cause of empowering amputees. This connection fuels my unwavering dedication to ensuring that no new amputee feels alone or overwhelmed during their journey towards rehabilitation and integration back into society. I firmly believe that with the right resources and support, every individual can thrive despite physical adversity. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Radar Dashboard Administration

      Epic
      Mar 2017
    • Health Informatics

      Oregon Health and Science University
      Nov 2016
    • Clarity Data Model - Tapestry with AP Claims

      Epic
      Aug 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Professional Billing

      Epic
      Feb 2017
    • Reporting Workbench Administration

      Epic
      Feb 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Special Olympics Arizona, Inc. on Sept 2014
      Special Olympics Arizona, Inc.Associated with Jen Dischler
    • Robotics Technical Judge

      Issued by First LEGO League on Jan 2012
      First LEGO LeagueAssociated with Jen Dischler