Mike Saia

Experience

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Sonar Technology Research under Dr. Karin Sabra • Developed underwater acoustic tags using SONAR technology for underwater autonomous vehicle use• Coded a signal transfer function using MATLAB and Bragg Scattering formula• Worked with coordinators in the Georgia Tech machining shop to CNC mill acoustic tags on cylindrical and horizontal materials

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  McKenney's, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Project Management Intern

  • Estimated both preliminary budgets and final proposals for six-figure projects around Atlanta using the QuickEST Excel spreadsheet and construction design drawings.• Created subsequent proposal letters for estimated jobs to communicate scope and price directly to clients.• Made visits to weekly job site meetings to assist general contractor and fellow subcontractors in project scheduling.• Assessed vendor quotes and project margin to create best possible proposal.• Coordinated with warehouse staff, jobsite couriers, HVAC and plumbing vendors, and client to optimize job efficiency.• Utilized Microsoft Dynamics to create subcontract purchase orders and change orders. Weniger anzeigen

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  Coca-Cola Bottlers'​ Sales and Services

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Developed an Alteryx analytical app to replace 50 hours of monthly effort by automating direct e-mail reporting of $366,500,000 worth of aluminum packaging spend for the North American Coca-Cola system versus commodity market aluminum rates, historical data, and bottler budgeted LME, MWP, and USTP rates, to communicate system hedging strategies to bottler Chief Financial Officers • Implemented an automated data extraction system using a combination of SQL queries and Alteryx Interface Design tools, amplifying system-wide spend transparency • Identified 10 spend aggregation opportunities ($1.5MM in value) within North American Bottler IT systems through productivity software market research and data visualization, creating alignment amongst bottlers in a complex spending space • Introduced an automated internal audit report using Alteryx and Excel macros to output personalized dashboards via e-mail to procurement managers, enabling efficient project management for $40,000,000+ in Coca-Cola savings initiatives Weniger anzeigen • Created an Alteryx workflow to organize and analyze data for possible cost reduction opportunities from 68 Coca-Cola Bottlers, 10,000 transport routes, and 100+ logistics companies, resulting in $11,200,000 in cost-avoidance and 40+ saved hours of quarterly data prep • Pioneered an Alteryx workflow and Tableau dashboard solution to analyze price increases and supplier discrepancies for over 40,000 Coca-Cola Manufacturing parts from 45+ suppliers, effectively identifying 32 key pain-points for bottlers nation-wide • Co-led targeted negotiations of air compressors ($8.5 MM annual manufacturing spend), using data as a catalyst to uncover additional suppliers with ideal locations for minimizing shipping costs, in turn creating negotiation leverage and introducing diverse competition Weniger anzeigen

  • Procurement Process Improvement Intern

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Data Analytics Intern

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2018
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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2019

  Tableau Consultant (Office of Academic Effectiveness)
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  PwC

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  Technology Consulting Intern
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  UPS

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Software Engineering Intern (Advanced Technology Group)
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  PwC

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Technology Strategy Senior Associate

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Cloud & Digital Strategy Associate

    Aug 2021 - Jan 2022