Resume

Amy Folkestad

Technical leader, Strategic Analyst and Data Scientist

Senior analyst and IT generalist with over a decade of experience using pattern recognition to create innovative business solutions. I am a driven, self-starter who thrives in analytical roles that enable me to use my passion for data, math, and visual storytelling to solve complex problems.

Analytical Technology: Python, Jupyter Notebook, Visual Studio Code, SQL, SSMS, AWS, Azure, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI

Analytical Experience: Strategic Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mapping (ERD diagrams), Data Mining, Data Cleaning, KPI’s, ROI, Forecasting, A/B Testing, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Matrices, Regression Analysis, Research, Machine Learning, AI

Professional Experience

Senior Analyst & Data Science Consultant

Contract Data Consulting and Continuing Education | Denver, CO | November 2023 – Present

• Senior Business Analyst on a contract with the Census Bureau
• Developed a custom retirement forecasting data application utilizing machine learning and probability theory, packaged with Streamlit
• Statistical analysis, visualizations, and business insights through a machine learning and AI program via UC Berkley
• Building a mathematical foundation for advanced analytics through the Calculus sequence and Linear Algebra at Arapahoe Community College, working towards a Master’s in Applied Statistics

Tech: Python, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Jupyter Notebook, Tableau, PowerBI, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite

Enterprise Data & Business Analyst

Stanley Consultants | Centennial, CO, January 2023 – October 2023

• Created the first complete applicant tracking process that pioneered the use of a custom field to link candidate data to the hired employees
• Defined business logic and calculations for human resources, sales, KPI, and forecasting dashboards
• Improved data quality by implementing ERP data entry logic to prevent data errors proactively
• Tripled report engagement by defining new data initiatives and improving the visual storytelling of Enterprise reporting, including creating a custom JSON PowerBI theme and branded backgrounds
• Significantly improved department efficiency through the development of the Enterprise reporting life cycle, including setting up the ticketing system to maintain and document report requests

Tech: SQL, SSMS, Excel, PowerBI, Deltek, ServiceNow, Sharepoint, PowerAutomate, JSON

Data Analyst

Bii Consulting | Contract with MosaicCo | Centennial, CO | January 2022 – July 2022

• Increased automation and optimized storage use through data analysis and modeling
• Data loading and testing to identify optimal Azure architecture
• ERD diagrams and data definitions to create clarity for data engineers
• Created PowerPoint presentations of data processes and findings utilized by Bii Consulting to present our data research findings to the MosaicCo executive team

Tech: Azure, SAP HANA, ETL, SSMS, SQL, Parquet, PowerBI, JSON

President, Analyst, and Technology Consultant

Design Web Design Studio | Centennial, CO | January 2013 – January 2023

• Led business growth through data-driven web design, spearheaded digital strategy and marketing campaigns with a network of freelancers, researched and managed technical solutions
• Reduced admin time by 5+ hours per week and optimized customer experience by automating scheduling processes (Zapier, form triggers)
• Doubled online leads via comparative market research to enable lucrative digital strategies and optimized product offerings
• Developed strategic insights through the setup and maintenance of Google Analytics Dashboards
• Lowered page load time to under 1 second to increase customer engagement (lower bounce rates) through network and content optimization
• 15% increase in customer engagement through MailChimp drip campaigns
• Amplified product growth by partnering with marketing to create trade show designs, product specification materials, and A/B testing designs for Lat-Lon (GPS tracking solutions)
• Secured payment gateways by integrating SaaS applications via API
• Halted cyber attacks by adding security features to payment gateways, blacklisting known malicious IP addresses within the server settings, and customizing database architecture within WordPress to prevent known points of attack proactively

Tech: WordPress, Bootstrap, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, OAuth, API, Authorize.net, IoT, DNS, GitHub, Adobe Suite, PHP, CSS, Html, Python, Excel, Camtasia