Senior Analyst, Product Data Science @ The Product Data Science team is an amazing group of data scientists who are building predictive apps for internal and customer use cases. We also utilize our apps and analyses to help with trial conversions, targeted marketing campaigns, generate pipeline, close deals, cross-sell/upsell, and reduce attrition. Within R&D we work side-by-side with the product teams to answer hard questions with predictive models and drive adoption/retention/growth of new products and features, prioritize design changes, inform roadmap trade-offs, understand customer usage patterns, and make product EOL decisions. From August 2015 to Present (5 months) Data Science Fellow @ Galvanize Data Science Zipfian Academy is a re-imagination of professional data science education. Our mission is to enable the next generation of data scientists to leverage statistics, advanced computing, data engineering, visualization, business acumen, and the scientific method to unlock the true promise of data. Immersed in a 12-week intensive data science program covering statistical analysis, machine learning, software engineering, and working with data at scale. Strong interest in applying data science advanced techniques to solve real-world problems in consumer technology. From April 2015 to July 2015 (4 months) Sales Data Analyst @ The AABB is a United States-based professional body and standards organization that was founded in 1947 as the American Association of Blood Banks. The organization is now international with members in 80 countries and has taken on a broader scope to include all of transfusion medicine as well as cellular therapies, specifically ones based on hematopoietic stem cells. -Utilized VBA and Python in cohort analysis on large customer data sets spanning five years for technical review and management presentations to the Board of Directors. -Created a forward looking financial model as a baseline for AABB’s Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP) through collaboration with department directors. -Trained employees on the FSP model architecture and documented methodologies for a successful transition. From October 2014 to March 2015 (6 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaIndustry Analyst @ -Provided market research and insight that guided Disruption’s and its clients’ investment decisions. -Developed a new model for the Hubble Stream to improve client engagement levels and increase retention rates with industry and location curated pages. -Wrote over five analysis reports for publication on Hubble, a subscription based investment platform for investors to monitor portfolios, track companies of interest, and manage the deal stage process. -Contributed daily to Hubble Stream as a member of the founding analyst team by tracking different verticals of the private market. From August 2014 to February 2015 (7 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaFinancial Analyst supporting the CFO Organization @ Long Range Planning/Business Decision Support •Processed financial data sets utilizing VBA/SQL for variance analysis in all major expense accounts, cost centers, geographies, and FX rates, as well as various metrics around cost per head, quarterly OPEX trending, etc, for management presentations. •Led and organized teams around long range planning, contractor expenses, and Sarbanes-Oxley for Annual Operating Plan Planning which comprised of an OPEX budget of ~$25M. •Managed ~20 cost centers and business partner relationships by reviewing month accruals, forecasts, headcount changes, and project expenses to aggregate the CFO organization expenses and ensure accurate documentation. •Created and presented a P&L focused on NetApp Capital Solutions (Leasing) sales metrics, gross margin, and OPEX expenses by geography and cost center for additional FP&A support for NCS management presentations. Written/Visual Presentation •Wrote technical manuals for the finance community revolving Hyperion Planning (financial system) transition. •Produced 15 different PPT decks monthly for presentation to business partners and senior management •Qualitatively analyzed month/month performance and summarized KPIs for documentation and management review Data/Technical Analysis •Wrote SQL scripts to manipulate data for data loads and extracts. •Developed data analytical databases from complex financial source data utilizing excel and VBA. Monthly/Quarterly Close Process •Managed the monthly accounting close process with adherence to GAAP and created reporting packages providing variance analysis in all major expense accounts for presentation to the CFO. •Created journal entries for month and quarter end accruals. Problem Solving •Ran multiple what-if scenario analysis models to weigh the cost/benefit outcomes for management decisions. •Analyzed and reported bad debt expense by vendor to present to the Senior Director of Credit and Collections. From May 2013 to March 2014 (11 months) Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance @ Business Decision Support •Provided financial and operational support to the VP of Corporate Finance for board presentations on NetApp as a whole. •Created monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecast reports focused on operating expenses and headcount planning to help drive business investment by identifying risks, opportunities, and trade off scenarios. •Collaborated in monthly forecast/analysis meetings with each Business Unit (G&A, WPR, IT, Sales, Marketing, etc.) to report and present to the VP of Corporate Finance on company wide forecasts and outlooks. Product Analysis & Reporting •Analyzed and reported NetApp bookings versus forecast targets for deferred vs non-deferred revenue models. •Assisted the External Relations team with documents and publications aimed at Wall Street analysts and investors. •Built a company-wide forecast P&L which included bookings, revenue, COGS, OPEX, gross margin, and EPS for management analysis. •Wrote about macroeconomic variables that drive F/X changes in order to evaluate operational variance versus F/X influence. •Worked with the SEC reporting team on forecasting share count, diluted share count, and EPS. •Wrote white papers on six years of previous quarterly earnings calls to report on guidance summaries and macro influences. From August 2012 to June 2013 (11 months) Media Marketing Creative @ -Design and produce various marketing materials to be published externally -Manage and design the Residential Life portion of Student Housing Website -Work extensively with Adobe Creative Suite products to alter and design images -Manage housing contest with entire on-campus life population From August 2011 to May 2012 (10 months) Greater Los Angeles AreaPresident @ -Organize and manage an annual budget of $70,000 -Lead all Fraternity events (Weekly meetings, Rush events, philanthropy) -The link and connection between the fraternity and university administration -Ultimately responsible for everything the chapter does or fails to do From November 2010 to December 2011 (1 year 2 months) Corporate FP&A Intern @ -Assist in monthly/annual forecast process -Individual project studying the Cash Flow Forecasting Process -Participate in NetApp’s developmental internship program -Network with interns and other professionals in the industry From May 2011 to August 2011 (4 months) Assistant Account Specialist @ -Assist students and parents with student account/financial questions -Analyze individual accounts to help understand discrepancies -Handle checks and debit cards while balancing out From July 2010 to May 2011 (11 months) Co-Founder @ -Take calls and emails for scheduling appointments through personal conversations -Manage supplies, employees on a daily basis -Manage the organizations finances -Arrive at appointments in a timely manner and strive for highest customer satisfaction From June 2009 to September 2009 (4 months) Event Staff Clerk - ASLMU @ -Front desk of student government office -Communicated with club and organization leaders -Answered phones and made calls concerning events on campus -Staffed ASLMU sponsored events -Managed club account spreadsheets From August 2008 to May 2009 (10 months) Recreation Specialist @ -Created lesson plans for a camp of 30 kids every week -Talked to parents concerning their child's progress during the camp -Transported camp equipment from park site to the recreation center -Supervised 10 kids directly under me on field trips -Communicated with camp director concerning child behavior From May 2007 to August 2007 (4 months) Office Assistant @ Performed basic clerical tasks. Operates basic office equipment. Sorts and routes incoming materials. Required computer and data entry. From January 2006 to April 2006 (4 months)

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance and Marketing @ Loyola Marymount University From 2008 to 2012 Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General @ Loyola Marymount University From 2008 to 2012