Philip Brown

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  • About me

    Senior Manager at Hilton | Virginia Tech Hokie | Air Force Veteran

  • Education

    • USAF Airman Leadership School

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate of Training Management, Supervision & Leadership
    • Fenwick High School

      2005 - 2009
      High School
    • American Military University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Marketing
    • Virginia Tech

      2016 - 2018
      Master's Degree Information Technology
    • Community College of the Air Force

      2014 - 2016
      Associate’s Degree Electronics Systems Technology
    • Virginia Tech

      2016 - 2018
      Graduate Certificate Business Analytics and Data Mining
  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Jun 2011 - Feb 2019

      Explored new avenues for weather forecast analytics reporting within the squadron. Developed an analytics training program for 130 enlisted and officer weather forecasters, producing actionable insights to enhance weather forecasting accuracy.Key Achievements:- Boosted weather forecaster accuracy by 15% through statistical analysis, data discovery techniques, and identification of forecaster KPIs and outliers.- Developed interactive Tableau dashboards for executive-level decision-makers and quality assurance teams.- Led the strategic initiative to establish Tableau as the standard tool for metrics reporting and analytical operations for the global Air Force Weather community. Show less

      • Business Intelligence Analyst

        May 2017 - Feb 2019
      • Various Roles

        Jun 2011 - May 2017
    • Starred

      Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
      Business Intelligence Analyst

      Designed and implemented a customer-facing analytics platform, managed data pipelines, and conducted market research to guide lead generation and marketing strategies. Played a crucial role in product management, from ideation to launch, including customer research and pricing strategy development.Key Achievements:- Developed a suite of analytics add-on products that boosted the average customer monthly recurring revenue (MRR) by 60%. - Constructed a churn prediction model using Python and machine learning techniques, providing the customer success team with vital insights on churn indicators.-Worked closely with all departments in the company, ensuring holistic integration of the analytics suite into the core product. Show less

    • SHV Energy

      Jan 2020 - Aug 2021
      Analytics Business Partner

      Coordinated with business units across 18 countries to gather complex requirements and lead innovative projects aimed at achieving a carbon-neutral objective by 2030. Pioneered the Global Analytics Training & Community Program, training over 200 users across 18 countries in self-service analytics using Power BI.Key Achievements:- Designed and implemented the Global Analytics Training & Community Program, fostering data literacy and enhancing business decision-making capabilities across the organization.- Led Digital Innovation Accelerator projects that delivered over €5M in additional value. Notably, spearheaded the "Tankfinder" project, creating a data-driven sales tool that increased the number of leads by 150%.- Leveraged vendor management and stakeholder coordination skills to facilitate cross- functional ideation sessions, driving the creation of valuable data science business solutions. Show less

    • IDEXX

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2023
      Senior Analytics Project Manager

      In a global role within the Sales Analytics organization, leveraged both waterfall and agile methodologies to manage a portfolio of technical projects that drive expansion of market reach and share. Pivotal in establishing project management standards ensuring consistent product and project delivery. Showcased superior stakeholder management, business acumen, and strategic thinking in defining vision and roadmap for product development.Key Achievements:- Spearheaded the successful transition from Jira to Rally for a team of 30 analysts, business analysts, data engineers, managers, and project managers, fundamentally transforming work management processes. The initiative enhanced project portfolio prioritization, capacity understanding and management, performance analysis, and cross- departmental collaboration.- Excellently bridged the gap between business customers and technical teams, facilitating discussions to ideate and deliver features that closely align with business objectives. Collaborated with Sales Analytics Managers for resource allocation and work prioritization.- Oversaw end-to-end product-oriented project delivery from requirement gathering, backlog prioritization, and execution to implementation strategy, user adoption, and feedback incorporation. Show less

    • Hilton

      Aug 2023 - now

      Responsible for leading the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, including ideation, development, and implementation. Leverages cross-functional collaboration to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality data products focused on Global Pricing, Inventory, and Hilton Worldwide Sales. Utilizes data-driven insights to identify opportunities for product improvements and revenue generation.

      • Senior Manager, Analytics Product

        Nov 2024 - now
      • Analytics Product Manager

        Aug 2023 - Nov 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Product Management for Engineers

      Cornell University
      Jun 2024
    • CompTIA A+

      CompTIA
      Mar 2017
    • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

      Scrum.org
      Apr 2021
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    • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

      Scrum Alliance
      Jul 2022
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Philip Brown
      Rising Young Alumni Award Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business Apr 2025 A major initiative of the Pamplin Society is the Pamplin alumni awards program. As Pamplin has a long-standing tradition of honoring its outstanding alumni, the society will capitalize on this custom in the growing alumni awards program. At present, Pamplin has established 5 awards: the Ut Prosim Service Award, Rising Young Alumni Award, Mentorship Award, the Philanthropy Award and the Corporate Ambassador Award. Recipients must be graduates of the past 10 years, and typically under the… Show more A major initiative of the Pamplin Society is the Pamplin alumni awards program. As Pamplin has a long-standing tradition of honoring its outstanding alumni, the society will capitalize on this custom in the growing alumni awards program. At present, Pamplin has established 5 awards: the Ut Prosim Service Award, Rising Young Alumni Award, Mentorship Award, the Philanthropy Award and the Corporate Ambassador Award. Recipients must be graduates of the past 10 years, and typically under the age of 35. Each should have distinguished himself/herself professionally in his/her career or in rendering service to the university since graduating. Show less
    • Awarded to Philip Brown
      Global Innovation Team Summit Award Hilton May 2024
    • Awarded to Philip Brown
      Large Team Award 557th Weather Wing, United States Air Force January 1, 2018
    • Awarded to Philip Brown
      Outstanding Unit Award 557th Weather Wing, United States Air Force Dec 2016
    • Awarded to Philip Brown
      Small Team Award 21st Operational Weather Squadron, Kapaun Air Station, Germany Jul 2016
    • Awarded to Philip Brown
      Air Force Achievement Medal 39 Air Base Group, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, United States Air Force Aug 2015