Experience

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

• United States
• Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead Business System Developer

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  As Lead Business System Developer, my primary role is to oversee and execute the design, develop, test, and deploy business systems to production at VTTI to more efficiently collect, manage, and leverage data to make strategic decisions. I consult directly with VTTI leadership to understand organizational goals and develop strategies to better understand the pathway to reaching these goals, and when applicable, develop a system or leverage existing systems to provide leadership with KPI's that… Show more As Lead Business System Developer, my primary role is to oversee and execute the design, develop, test, and deploy business systems to production at VTTI to more efficiently collect, manage, and leverage data to make strategic decisions. I consult directly with VTTI leadership to understand organizational goals and develop strategies to better understand the pathway to reaching these goals, and when applicable, develop a system or leverage existing systems to provide leadership with KPI's that track or forecast our progress. I work closely with VTTI Program Managers to understand their needs to more efficiently track and manage their project portfolios and develop tools or dashboards to assist them in understanding and leveraging project data to make decisions. Other details about this position: - Serve as the SME and for a team of 3 other developers. - Regularly present and consult as SME with VTTI Directors, Chief of Staff, and Business Operations Director. - Mentor VTTI BIS Student interns (1-2 per semester) Software and Technical skills: - Software used daily: Microsoft PowerBI, Microsoft PowerApps, Microsoft SharePoint - Software used regularly: SQL (Oracle and PostgreSQL) via DBViz Pro, Microsoft PowerAutomate, R, Python. - Statistical Methods: Regression, Clustering, Correlations. - Manage project roadmap and execute tasks via Agile methodology - Develop complex data models leveraging data from multiple sources.

• Program Manager

  • May 2022 - Present

  As the Program Manager for the Division of Data and Analytics at VTTI, my role is to serve the Division Director Kevin Kefauver as a project manager and consult on key business decisions regarding the Division's project portfolio. Using various software and project methodologies, I manage a project portfolio in excess of $1M and ensure projects are expensed efficiently and appropriately. Secondary duties include contract management and coordination, tracking resource allocation within the… Show more As the Program Manager for the Division of Data and Analytics at VTTI, my role is to serve the Division Director Kevin Kefauver as a project manager and consult on key business decisions regarding the Division's project portfolio. Using various software and project methodologies, I manage a project portfolio in excess of $1M and ensure projects are expensed efficiently and appropriately. Secondary duties include contract management and coordination, tracking resource allocation within the division, interfacing with other program managers to coordinate resources, and working with Group Leads within the division on operational efficiency.

• Program Coordinator - Automated Mobility Partnership (AMP)

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  VTTI's Automated Mobility Partnership (AMP) is a program designed to provide pioneers of the automotive industry with access to a subset of VTTI's Naturalistic Driving Data for them to use to answer complex questions and develop the next generation of automotive mobility technology. The Program Coordinator organizes and manages the operations of this program by: - Interfacing with the AMP Customers and responding to questions or queries regarding the program. - Manage the program's… Show more VTTI's Automated Mobility Partnership (AMP) is a program designed to provide pioneers of the automotive industry with access to a subset of VTTI's Naturalistic Driving Data for them to use to answer complex questions and develop the next generation of automotive mobility technology. The Program Coordinator organizes and manages the operations of this program by: - Interfacing with the AMP Customers and responding to questions or queries regarding the program. - Manage the program's finances and reports regularly to the Program Director on the program's financial health. - Assists the Program Director in making key strategic decisions for the direction of the program. - Designed and developed a dashboard designed to understand how AMP Customers are leveraging the data to help tailor new features to suit their changing needs. - Ensure the project remains on track by running weekly stand-up meetings.

• Project Associate

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  As a Project Associate specializing in Business Analytics, my role is to provide key information to VTTI executives, directors, and Program Managers to allow them to make informed business decisions. I develop, implement, and maintain a variety of systems designed to collect internal data used to influence operations in a variety of key business areas, including Project Management, Fiscal/Accounting, Labor Tracking and Resource Management, and Human Resources and hiring.

• Project Data Analyst

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019

  My primary role was to assist the Project Director in the management of existing projects and acquisition of new contracts for research work through proposal writing. Secondary duties included the collection, analysis, and visualization of data involved in our multiple research projects. My analytical skills are applied to both project management and technical research disciplines. II help determine the feasibility of contracts that we could potentially pursue as well as to convert raw… Show more My primary role was to assist the Project Director in the management of existing projects and acquisition of new contracts for research work through proposal writing. Secondary duties included the collection, analysis, and visualization of data involved in our multiple research projects. My analytical skills are applied to both project management and technical research disciplines. II help determine the feasibility of contracts that we could potentially pursue as well as to convert raw data from research into a form that can be used to derive technical insight that is then reported to the sponsoring client. I am simultaneously assisting in the development of a complete strategic business solution for both the Center for Automated Vehicle Research and VTTI as a whole.



Town of Christiansburg, VA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervisor

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  As a supervisor at the Christiansburg Aquatics Center, my role includes ensuring that all staff members are performing tasks required of them, managing a staff of approximately 50 individuals and peers, and assisting in the development and training of all staff on emergency procedures. As a supervisor at the Christiansburg Aquatics Center, my role includes ensuring that all staff members are performing tasks required of them, managing a staff of approximately 50 individuals and peers, and assisting in the development and training of all staff on emergency procedures.



NASA Langley Research Center

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consulting Analytical Capstone Experience

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

  While enrolled as a Master's student at Virginia Tech, in lieu of a Master's Thesis, a capstone project was required. I was selected as a consultant for the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) located in Hampton, Virginia. Our project consisted of performing analysis to form a recommendation for a data archiving platform for LaRC to allow them to better manage and analyze information discussed during technical meetings. Our recommendations included factors such as security risks, ease of… Show more While enrolled as a Master's student at Virginia Tech, in lieu of a Master's Thesis, a capstone project was required. I was selected as a consultant for the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) located in Hampton, Virginia. Our project consisted of performing analysis to form a recommendation for a data archiving platform for LaRC to allow them to better manage and analyze information discussed during technical meetings. Our recommendations included factors such as security risks, ease of implementation, installation, and training, compatibility with IBM Watson, and functionality. Through the economic analysis of our report, we concluded that our recommendation will result in an estimated administrative savings of over $200,000 for a single department annually. As our recommendation is implemented throughout the remaining departments within the organization, ROI was estimated to rise exponentially. Show less While enrolled as a Master's student at Virginia Tech, in lieu of a Master's Thesis, a capstone project was required. I was selected as a consultant for the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) located in Hampton, Virginia. Our project consisted of performing analysis to form a recommendation for a data archiving platform for LaRC to allow them to better manage and analyze information discussed during technical meetings. Our recommendations included factors such as security risks, ease of… Show more While enrolled as a Master's student at Virginia Tech, in lieu of a Master's Thesis, a capstone project was required. I was selected as a consultant for the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) located in Hampton, Virginia. Our project consisted of performing analysis to form a recommendation for a data archiving platform for LaRC to allow them to better manage and analyze information discussed during technical meetings. Our recommendations included factors such as security risks, ease of implementation, installation, and training, compatibility with IBM Watson, and functionality. Through the economic analysis of our report, we concluded that our recommendation will result in an estimated administrative savings of over $200,000 for a single department annually. As our recommendation is implemented throughout the remaining departments within the organization, ROI was estimated to rise exponentially. Show less



Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  As a GTA for the Marketing Department within the Pamplin COB, I assisted Professor Charley Swayne with the development of class material, teaching, grading, research, and administrative duties. During the second semester of work I guest lectured in a few of the senior level classes taught by Charley. As a GTA for the Marketing Department within the Pamplin COB, I assisted Professor Charley Swayne with the development of class material, teaching, grading, research, and administrative duties. During the second semester of work I guest lectured in a few of the senior level classes taught by Charley.



Flow Automotive Companies

• United States
• Retail Motor Vehicles
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Manager in Training

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Manager in Training - Designed to move an individual through all lower and mid-level positions in order to have a full understanding of dealership operations prior to being places in a manager position. Within one year of employment was promoted to a mid-level management position. Manager in Training - Designed to move an individual through all lower and mid-level positions in order to have a full understanding of dealership operations prior to being places in a manager position. Within one year of employment was promoted to a mid-level management position.



YMCA Camp Greenville

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Waterfront Director

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  As the Waterfront Director I was responsible for all activity at the waterfront and led a team of peers consisting of approximately 20 lifeguards and 40 counselors. Oversaw training of emergency protocols for all camp staff as well as lifeguard training for the lifeguard staff. As the Waterfront Director I was responsible for all activity at the waterfront and led a team of peers consisting of approximately 20 lifeguards and 40 counselors. Oversaw training of emergency protocols for all camp staff as well as lifeguard training for the lifeguard staff.



YMCA of the Triangle

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head Lifeguard

  • May 2011 - Jun 2015

  As my first job as a lifeguard at the AE Finley YMCA, I learned the ins and outs of aquatics safety and the requirements of operating a safe and friendly facility. After two years at this position, I was promoted to the position of Head Lifeguard, my first of many peer leadership positions. Throughout my years of work Ive learned it is important to look back and remember form where you once came, and this being my first ever employer it is important to me to gauge how far I have come as a… Show more As my first job as a lifeguard at the AE Finley YMCA, I learned the ins and outs of aquatics safety and the requirements of operating a safe and friendly facility. After two years at this position, I was promoted to the position of Head Lifeguard, my first of many peer leadership positions. Throughout my years of work Ive learned it is important to look back and remember form where you once came, and this being my first ever employer it is important to me to gauge how far I have come as a leader and worker from these days Show less As my first job as a lifeguard at the AE Finley YMCA, I learned the ins and outs of aquatics safety and the requirements of operating a safe and friendly facility. After two years at this position, I was promoted to the position of Head Lifeguard, my first of many peer leadership positions. Throughout my years of work Ive learned it is important to look back and remember form where you once came, and this being my first ever employer it is important to me to gauge how far I have come as a… Show more As my first job as a lifeguard at the AE Finley YMCA, I learned the ins and outs of aquatics safety and the requirements of operating a safe and friendly facility. After two years at this position, I was promoted to the position of Head Lifeguard, my first of many peer leadership positions. Throughout my years of work Ive learned it is important to look back and remember form where you once came, and this being my first ever employer it is important to me to gauge how far I have come as a leader and worker from these days Show less