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Education

Master’s of Science from Boston University – Metropolitan College
2018 – 2020
Focus: Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics

Bachelor of Science of Business Administration (BSBA) from Boston University – School of Management
2010 – 2014
Focus: Management Information Systems and Services

Concentrated Studies from Boston University – College of Arts and Sciences
2010 – 2014
Focus: Statistical Methods

Work Experience

Chief Executive Officer at NaviData Tech 
Aug 2020  – present,  New York, NY, USA

  • Created and manage NaviData Tech, LLC, a consulting firm for clients across all industries that specializes in data management and analysis, cybersecurity, information technology, and market/competitive research
  • Responsible for pitching and resourcing projects while maintaining client relationships
  • Assisted with a manufacturing company’s disaster recovery plan by re-implementing software / hardware and recovering lost data
  • Researched and drafted marketing campaigns for a client as part of their sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives

Senior Associate – Financial Crimes Unit at PwC 
Jul 2014  – present,  Greater New York City Area

  • Analyzed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) transaction data for investment banking client including below-the-line testing and above-the-line testing on parameters set by the client’s regulatory body
  • Developed SAS and SQL macro scripts to execute quantitative ad-hoc analyses on transaction data from the client’s server
  • Prepared and delivered executive summaries, analysis, and presentations, based on data pulled from client’s server, to multiple levels of stakeholders summarizing potential Anti-Money Laundering (AML) behavior
  • Managed and delivered a Tableau dashboard product for the client to analyze key Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) data with minimal oversight
  • Responsibilities included creating strategic product roadmaps from conception to launch, working with different departments and legal teams, and coordinating day-to-day technical and design direction
  • Conducted analysis on a client’s surveillance systems in preparation for the Department of Financial Services (DFS) 504 certification as required by New York Department of Financial Services
  • Managed and lead a team of six associates and senior associates to work through DFS 504 activities, completing all necessary activities, with internal audit validation, two months before required delivery date
  • Conducted an enterprise-wide gap assessment on clients’ IT infrastructure and designed a project plan to implement new cloud computing and patch management infrastructure
  • Managed all phases of the implementation lifecycle, as Program lead, to ensure all global branches had successfully transitioned from legacy technology to the new cloud model with minimal data loss and disruption to business continuity

Advisory Intern – Technical Consulting at PwC 
Jun 2013  – Aug 2013

Technical Intern – Systems and Data Analyst at Fidelity Investments 
May 2012  – Aug 2012,  Merrimack, NH, USA

Financial Planning and Technical Intern at Hd Vest – Westford Tax & Financial Group 
Jun 2011  – Aug 2011,  Westford, MA, USA

About Me

I am currently the CEO of NaviData Tech, an IT consulting firm, that focuses on providing the best in data automation, analytics, visualization and project management services.

Qualifications

Project Categories

  • Cloud Strategy
  • Digital Strategy Project Management
  • Business Impact Analysis
  • Data Science & Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Commercial Operations
  • Process Improvement
  • Operations Project Management
  • Big Data & Analytics Project Management
  • Digital Assurance & Transparency
  • Finance Project Management

Industries

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional & Business Services

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