Luigi Neri
Senior Data Engineer
Dublin
Summary
A focused, hard-working and meticulous analyst with international working experience in developing functional expertise and data analysis in the fields of insurance (corporate & broker), media agencies, market research, government and logistics. Provide key insights and findings to improve customer satisfaction and share with management. Lead & participate in cross-functional projects to achieve the team’s goals and create an impact. Creating compelling dashboards and reports for senior exec using Power BI / Tableau. Proactively reach out to senior members of the team and stakeholders proposing improvements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Data Engineer
IBM, Red Hat
6 2022
- Lead development of analytical capabilities in EMEA Sales Finance team
- Serve as data and infrastructure lead for financial planning
- Manage extraction, data cleansing, analysis, and ongoing validation of large volumes of historical customer data
- Responsible for leading production and analysis of strategic KPIs and custom analytics.
- Utilized advanced query optimization techniques to enhance database performance and reduce latency issues during high-traffic periods
- Acted as trusted advisor for clients by providing thought leadership on best practices in data engineering, ensuring their systems were optimized for performance and scalability
- Spearheaded efforts to migrate legacy systems onto cloud-based platforms, resulting in improved scalability and cost & efficiency
- Built databases and table structures for web applications
- Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines, consistently prioritizing tasks effectively to meet project timelines without compromising quality or accuracy
- Designed robust database architecture that supported seamless integration of new datasets and facilitated rapid analysis capabilities
Associate Director of Analytics | Industry Relation Data, Applications & Analytics
UnitedHealth Group, Optum Rx
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Developing solutions to automate reports production and delivery using Airflow and Python
- Designing data pipelines with SSIS/SSRS and consuming with Tableau – Power BI
- Producing dashboards for Industry Relations leaders to manage negotiations with Pharmaceutical companies
- Answer ad-hoc requests giving actionable insights to Industry Relations partners.
Data Analyst | Data Acquisition
AON, Centre for Innovation and Analytics
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Design dashboards in Power BI using DAX to give actionable insights to stakeholders
- Define metrics to validate pricing model created by data scientists in Compensation team
- Recommend customers from Top2K list to target by analyzing available data with SSIS
- Sharing Power BI knowledge with different teams to help them start using it.
- Assisted with creating data cubes and OLAP models to improve data analysis
- Designed and implemented tools to support strategic value chain optimization initiatives
- Trained junior analysts on best practices, improving overall team performance and productivity
Data Analyst | Management Information and Data Services (MIDS)
Zurich Insurance
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Develop compelling analyses for data-informed initiatives for marketing, claims, renewal teams
- Improve customer service operations by halving call quantity to clients by quantifying value added of each customer touch point of renewal process
- Introduced Alteryx for ad-hoc customer segmentation analysis not possible with current tools
- Influence and execute new strategies and tactics using sound analysis and impact metrics to support launching of award-winning home insurance product.
- Extracted and interpreted data patterns to translate findings into actionable outcomes
- Designed and implemented tools to support strategic value chain optimization initiatives
- Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format
- Assisted with creating data cubes and OLAP models to improve data analysis
- Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets
Reporting Director | Analytics
Mindshare (WPP Group)
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Create, generate, update, refresh reports for Unilever and support decision-makers in Power BI
- Lead reporting team, assign workload and share objectives to achieve targets
- Manage data collection and distribution of media data for Marketing Mix Modelling.
Assistant Analyst | Analytics
BrandScience (Omnicom Group)
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Create econometric models, generate sales forecasts and budget allocation recommendations
- Managing gathering data and validation process interacting directly with clients’ marketing teams
- Presentation of final results to clients and communication with clients throughout the process.
Research Analyst | Analytics
International Stadia Group
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Developing econometrics model to estimate revenue and generate forecasts about number of customers interested in hospitality products, object of study, in catchment area
- Design conjoint survey to collect respondents’ preferences about seating products
- Identify and interpret trends around naming rights for stadia in world.
- Implemented randomized sampling techniques for optimized surveys
- Implemented quality control protocols to enhance accuracy of data and research results
- Stayed up-to-date with industry developments through regular participation in conferences and workshops, ensuring relevance of research outputs
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and developments to conduct relevant and valuable research
- Assisted in development of successful marketing strategies by analyzing consumer behavior patterns and preferences
- Assisted in development of successful marketing strategies by analyzing consumer behavior patterns and preferences
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns
Risk Analyst Intern | Merchant Risk team
PayPal
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Identify the documentation requested by PayPal competitors in 5 European countries and tailor insights for the risk and product team
- Benchmark competitors’ risk policies against PayPal to streamline the onboarding process.
Business Analyst | Consulting team
Herzum Software
03.2007 - 09.2009
- Requirement elicitation and gathering dealing directly with the client.
Education
Master in European Business -
ESCP Europe
Turin, Italy 09.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor and MSc Management Engineering - undefined
University of Calabria
Cosenza, Italy 09.2001 - 05.2006
Skills
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undefinedHonours Awards
- Unical Scholarship – Awarded scholarship from University of Calabria for the high average score for five years in a row
- FIT Scholarship - Awarded scholarship from Federation FIT for the high profit at university for five years in a row
Timeline
Associate Director of Analytics | Industry Relation Data, Applications & Analytics
UnitedHealth Group, Optum Rx
01.2020 - 02.2022
Data Analyst | Data Acquisition
AON, Centre for Innovation and Analytics
08.2018 - 12.2019
Data Analyst | Management Information and Data Services (MIDS)
Zurich Insurance
03.2015 - 08.2018
Reporting Director | Analytics
Mindshare (WPP Group)
05.2014 - 03.2015
Assistant Analyst | Analytics
BrandScience (Omnicom Group)
01.2013 - 04.2014
Research Analyst | Analytics
International Stadia Group
05.2011 - 12.2012
Risk Analyst Intern | Merchant Risk team
PayPal
08.2010 - 03.2011
Master in European Business -
ESCP Europe
09.2009 - 05.2010
Business Analyst | Consulting team
Herzum Software
03.2007 - 09.2009
Bachelor and MSc Management Engineering - undefined
University of Calabria
09.2001 - 05.2006
Senior Data Engineer
IBM, Red Hat
6 2022
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