
Richard Austin
- Sr. Bi Consultant/Sr. Business Analyst
- Tampa, FL
- Member Since Mar 03, 2023
Richard Austin, MBA
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain an opportunity as Sr. BI Consultant/Business Data Analyst which will utilize my previous experience and education.
SOFTWARE & SKILLS
QlikView Developer, QlikView Server & Publisher, Tableau, Spotfire, Teradata, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle SQL, Oracle BI Object, Oracle APEX, VBA, SSIS, SSRS, Advanced MS Access, Advanced MS Excel, MS SharePoint, PeopleSoft 9.1 Reporting Manager, PeopleSoft 9.1, Query Manager, Toad, Beyond Compare, Advanced MS Word, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, Cognos, Hyperion, Murex
EDUCATION
- Graduated: Summa Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
· Qlik Sense Analytics Development
· QlikView – Practical QlikView
· QlikView – Server & Publisher
· QlikView Developer
· QlikView Designer
· Power BI – Up & Running with Power BI Desktop
· Power BI – A Complete 10 Hour Introduction
· Tableau 10 A-Z: Hands-On Tableau Training for Data
· Tableau 10 Advanced Training: Master Tableau in Data
· SQL – Writing SQL queries
· SQL – Master Class for SQL data analytics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Citigroup, Inc., Tampa, Florida 08/2017 – 11/2017
Sr. BI Consultant – Contractor with ICG FMU
· Gathered requirements for data extraction, transformation, and load into Qlik Sense.
· Performed SQL queries in Oracle to determine specific data types needed for requirements.
· Developed Mock Qlik Sense reporting and drilldown diagrams for FMU Reporting.
· Performed testing in Qlik Sense QMC to validate QS Extensions worked correctly.
· Developed QVDs for Data Modeling used for Qlik Sense which were used in the development of the FMU Portal.
· Reverse engineered the current QlikView portal to obtain formulas used in Mock trials.
· Pushed current Qlik Sense development into the live Streams for end users access.
New York Life, Tampa, Florida 09/2016 – 12/2016
Sr. Bi Consultant/Sr. Business Analyst – Indirect Marketing and Strategy
· Developed ad hoc reporting for agent development strategies and sales lead platform with Spotfire maps.
· Gathered requirements for data extraction & data base queries utilizing Teradata, SQL and MS Access queries.
· Developed SQL Scripts for creation of various Database Objects (Stored Procedures, Indexes, Triggers, and User Defined Functions).
· Developed complex queries using joins and sub-queries.
· Created multiple views and queries for extraction of data.
· Involved in Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) process framework.
· Developed strategies which enhanced the lead platform and improve lead results.
· Created, communicated and managed project plans and business requirements.
· Troubleshoot platform issues and determine resolution options in concert with technical staff and business constituents.
Citigroup, Inc., Tampa, Florida 02/2016 – 4/2016
Sr. Business Analyst/ Sr. BI Consultant – CTO Strategy and Development
· Performs daily and monthly Financial MOR Reporting and linked them to SharePoint.
· Performed process improvement using SQL and VBA Macros to improve upon timely deliverance of reporting.
· Developed and implemented key operating procedures for Financial MOR Reporting.
· Strong understanding of Dimensional Modeling technique, Multi-dimensional database Schemas like Star Schema, Snow flake Schema, Fact and Dimensional tables, Section Access, Set Analysis in QlikView and DW concepts
· Writing SQL Scripts to load the relevant Data in QlikView Applications.
· Developed Macros, SET ANALYSIS to provide custom functionality in QlikView Applications.
· Involved in Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) process framework.
· Developed SQL Scripts for creation of various Database Objects (Stored Procedures, Indexes, Triggers, and User Defined Functions).
· Developed complex queries using joins and sub-queries.
· Developed FRDs according to SME specifications and linking the requirements in SharePoint.
Deutsche Bank, Jacksonville, Florida 07/2015 – 09/2015
Data Analyst/Sr. BI Consultant – Contractor CISO
· Developed QlikView reporting and drilldown diagrams for Cyber Security KPIs.
· Experience with QlikView objects including multiple charts types, Trends, KPI’s, Bookmarks, Pivoting, custom requests for Excel Export, Fast Change and objects for Management Dashboard reporting and other KPI’s.
· Created QVD’s & updated on timely basis as database updates.
· Created different charts like pie charts, bar charts, radar charts, bubble charts, water fall charts, pivot tables, straight tables and Gauge charts.
· Used different loads in the script like Load Inline, Binary load, Partial Reload, Resident Load.
· Used Alternate States and Set analysis features in the designing part.
· Monitoring of the QVS, QMC, QVW's and user accounts for the usage of the applications.
· Pulled data from different data sources and connected using ODBC, OLEDB to QlikView applications and performed ETL as necessary.
· Performed UA Testing and analysis on data warehouse servers, applications, and databases to ensure accuracy.
· Performed ETL for data quality on all Disaster Recovery (DR) secured servers, applications, and databases.
· Performed discovery on all SUs, PUs, and TUs from various BI data warehouse systems for analytical purposes including Active Directory, LDAP, and ArchSite.
· Worked with different business users and SME’s to develop Vision Document and Business Requirement Specification using SharePoint as an Audit source.
· Developed BRDs and FRDs according to SME specifications and requirements and linked all requirements in SharePoint.
· Created Use Case Diagrams using MS VISIO in order to show the interaction between the Actors and Use Cases as well as showing the relationship between the Use Cases.
· Extracted, analyzed, and refined systems data for analytic purposes and KPI Reporting.
· Created Oracle APEX reports for weekly cyber security reporting.
· Performed Functional and GUI Testing to ensure that the user acceptance criteria are met.
· Performed various QlikView reporting and analytics on User Access to Critical Applications (CA), Onboarding, Secure Shell (SSH), and Databases.
· Developed and implemented Oracle BI Object reports for Cyber Security KPIs and KCAs.
Citigroup, Inc., Tampa, Florida 10/2014 – 03/2015
Sr. BI Consultant/Business Analyst – Contractor with FRO Risk & Control and FRO Treasury
· Extracted and analyzed Audit and Financial data from various BI data warehouse systems for analytic purposes.
· Designed and implemented UI Dashboards and Macros in Excel in VBA allowing business users to report on Risk and Controls processes in SharePoint.
· Wrote BRDs and FRDs according to SME’s business specifications and requirements.
· Gathering data sources like QVD files, Excel, Oracle, binary QVW, Inline and .txt files in developing the QlikView Data Models.
· Developed QlikView charts, tables, and drilldown visualizations for Risk & Control reporting.
· Knowledge of many QlikView Functions (Date and Time, Keep, Join, Mapping, String & input Fields etc...) used in projects to create Data Models.
· Used Alternate States and Set analysis features in the designing part.
· Created various Flags and KPI based on users requirements.
· Performed ETL data and research analysis for data quality and QlikView.
· Performed UAT test analysis on data quality against previous reporting to ensure accuracy for regulatory reporting.
· Developed Access databases using VBA for Risk & Control to improve efficiency and timely reporting.
· Created Visio work flow and process mapping diagrams for teams and management to show process of work.
· Performed various SQL queries to extract data for reporting.
· Knowledge and understanding of Use Cases, User stories and Scenarios within projects to effectively portray the needs of the customer.
MetLife, Inc., Tampa, Florida 10/2010 – 7/2014
BI Data/Financial Analyst – (Derivatives Data Integrity & Analytics)
· Extracted, Transformed, and Loaded (ETL) data using Microsoft SQL Server to performed daily reconciliations on derivative trades to ensure accuracy.
· Performed data analysis on all derivative trades using metric and pivots to ensure quality.
· Partnered with various SME’s to develop process improvements and efficiencies.
· Partnered with Risk & Control and Audit to ensure system controls were in place for financial accounting.
· Performed various UA Testing and routine system updates to ensure systems accurately booked accounting.
· Extracted and analyzed Audit and Financial data from various BI data warehouse systems for analytic purposes.
· Extracted data from COGNOS, Hyperion, and PeopleSoft 9.1 for monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
· Developed QlikView reporting for various financial and accounting reporting.
· Worked with QlikView Hierarchies, QlikView Architecture, ETL, Data-warehousing and Dimensional modeling.
· Involved in Requirement gathering & designing QlikView applications.
· Gathering data sources like QVD files, Excel, Oracle, binary QVW, Inline and .txt files in developing the QlikView Data Models.
· Extensive knowledge of all phases of software development life cycle. (Requirement Analysis, Design, Development, Testing and Documentation).
· Developed and implemented Excel UI Dashboards and Macros in VBA for accounting and regulatory reporting.
· Developed Access databases using VBA to improve timeliness and accuracy for STAT and GAAP regulatory and Tax reporting.
· Reduced daily operational functions by 6 hours allowing for increase work responsibility.
· Analyze and prepare monthly and quarterly derivative tax and SEC reports.
· Performed routine queries and reporting utilizing PeopleSoft 9.1.
· Booked daily, monthly, quarterly GL entries utilizing PeopleSoft 9.1.
· Performed various UAT testing for audit on departmental Statutory Reporting database.
FULL-TIME STUDENT 08/2007 – 08/2009
HERR VALUATION ADVISORS, INC., Tampa, Florida 10/2005 – 04/2007
Operations Manager
· Forecasted monthly and quarterly revenue and cash flow to determine year over yearly growth.
· Increased capital by $10,000 per month by reducing A/R from 90 days to a maximum of 45 days.
· Performed cost/benefit analysis and negotiated new contracts with vendors and service providers reducing cost by $15,000 yearly.
· Managed accounting functions including payroll, G/L, A/R, A/P, bank reconciliations, purchasing, invoicing, and inventory control.