Resume
Hi, and thank you for visiting my website!
I created this site to showcase my data science projects and document my journey in solving business problems through data analysis. My focus is on building tools that help business owners monitor and improve the health of their businesses. With experience across multiple industries, I collaborate with business leaders to identify key challenges and develop data-driven solutions that enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
This website also serves as a platform for my continued exploration of new ideas and technologies in data science. I’m passionate about research and discovery, constantly learning to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of data.
If you're looking to optimize processes, refine financial strategies, or gain deeper insights from your data, I’m here to help!
Jake Lender
New York, NY
Jakelender@gmail.com
Analytical Professional skilled in developing data-driven applications, performing quantitative analysis, and driving strategic improvements in financial and operational performance.
Experience
Green Key Resources – A Forbes 2024 America’s Best Executive Recruiting & Staffing Firms.
Business Analyst | February 2024 – August 2024
Developed a user-friendly Power BI application with advanced DAX and bookmarks, identifying significant outstanding balances, including overdue amounts, resulting in a 20% reduction in overdue expenses within one month. Collaborated with the Director of Data Science and CTO to ensure strategic implementation.
Managed and resolved 10 technical tickets per week related to Salesforce, databases, and Power BI. Successfully documented and communicated complex database issues to Salesforce developers, facilitating timely and effective solutions.
Acted as a liaison between non-technical users and technical teams, translating user issues into actionable tasks.
Led discussions among a group of four, including the CTO, project manager, and database designer, to implement best data practices. Optimized data projects for gross margin analysis, client insights, and operational efficiency, reducing data refresh times by 75%.
Lumen Technologies – A Fortune 500 global telecommunications company.
Business Analyst | May 2021 – Nov 2023
Implemented competitive pricing strategies for a portfolio of global products generating over $1B in annual revenue. Performed quantitative analysis on customer contracts using Python and Power BI, restructuring hundreds of contracts and driving a substantial revenue increase.
Developed ad hoc dashboards and visualizations, servicing ~100 users across multiple groups, to provide essential tools for assessing market value and uncovering key insights.
Designed comprehensive reporting for sales directors to monitor performance and trends, identifying thousands of underpriced locations, leading to a significant increase in monthly sales.
Facilitated data analytics roundtable discussions during COVID lockdowns, helping teams attain certifications and explore real-world data scenarios.
Athlogic – A technology startup bringing analytics to high school football.
Business Intelligence Intern | Jun 2020 – Aug 2020
Managed a quality assurance initiative, identifying errors and inconsistencies in application flow. Collaborated with the team to establish and implement standardization guidelines, improving product reliability and competitiveness.
Conducted training on data security and engaged with the CEO to explore safeguarding options against cyber-attacks, playing a critical role in protecting personal information for over 200 high schools.
Constructed a dashboard that implemented real-time analytics at halftime instead of postgame, enabling coaches to make strategic adjustments and significantly improving their efficiency.
Education
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science Computer Science | Minor Cyber Criminology | May 2020
Certification, Skills & Hobbies
Tech Skills: Python (Machine Learning, Data Exploration), Power BI, Database Management, SQL, Microsoft Excel
Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork