Data Science AI

Leveraging a diverse skill set to help businesses transform their operations, enhance productivity, and drive growth through the power of data and AI. I count on my experience in business strategy, project leadership, data science, and enterprise architecture to help companies. I solved business challenges and enabled data-driven decision-making in various industries like IT, software, pharma, CPG, transport and logistics, professional services, fintech, and outsourcing.
★ Help companies unlock their growth potential through data science and AI.
★ Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for business leaders.
★ Work with diverse businesses to design and build strategic data-driven decision-making systems.
★ Designed and implemented an automated end-to-end decision-making system, integrating data across multiple sources into an Azure MySQL data warehouse and developing a Shiny web application on AWS EC2 with machine learning features for enhanced C-level decision-making.

Data Science Consultant

Blankfactor

I used a mixture of leadership, project/process management, and technical skills to design robust data science applications. I worked with business clients or internal stakeholders, translating business needs into data-driven decision-making solutions.
★ Worked on employee turnover analysis that revealed an opportunity for $640k per year in productivity gains. Deployed a web app with R & Python (employee grouping, trained classification models with H2O and R tidy models framework).
★ Built internal structure and processes for effective team collaboration. Lead the internal data practice - managing a team of data practitioners, and administering the main tools like Jira/Confluence, AWS, Snowflake, and Google Workspace. 
★ Designed a robust cloud-based architecture leveraging Snowflake, integrating various data sources that enhanced the data science and AI capabilities of the company.

Senior Data Scientist / Data Officer

iCOVER

I leveraged industry best practices to define the transformational strategy of the company on a global level. I collaborated with all teams to ensure the completion of various projects related to IT, HR, Product, and Delivery. I first led a team of Product Managers who developed new products related to background screening. I led a team focused on improving the company's data and project maturity. I also worked on several data engineering and data science activities. Accountable for a local site of 100+ people distributed in different teams.

★ Data Management: deployed global data science capabilities with python data engineering, MySQL, and Tableau Online visualization. Worked on predicting customer churn with Spark, and deployed a testing disaster response classifier web app on Heroku cloud. Used clustering to group clients and explore revenue-generating products. Worked with MS Azure cloud capabilities to streamline the teamwork. 
★ Business Process Management: designed, and deployed a document and process infrastructure based on Google Workspace. Established a quality management system with process governance according to CMMI Model. Increased organizational maturity from level 1 to level 3.
★ Project Portfolio Management - designed, and deployed a hybrid model for project delivery within Jira Software/Confluence that enabled complete track of scope, time, and cost. Deployed Jira Service Desk in IT and operational teams that covered 30% of all company population.
★ Leadership: coordinated the efforts of renting a new building for ~100 employees in Sofia. Organized a project team and checked more than 16 potential locations.

Projects and Data Lead

Cargill

I developed a business process management strategy to achieve organizational goals while leveraging IT service management best practices. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the completion of various projects related to financial, HR, IT, continuous improvement, and change management. I led a team of eight Project Managers who were responsible for migration, improvement, and deployment projects/programs. Used Lean Six Sigma tools to run statistical experiments on a broad level of data related to finance, logistics, HR, and IT.

★ Designed and implemented a Lean Six Sigma certification program for a local site of 1100 people and managed 12 Yellow Belt and 20 Green Belt candidates to improve various processes related to Finance, Procurement and Logistics. 
★ Drove improvement by identifying and mitigating the potential risk of non-compliance as well as streamlined standard operating procedures by implementing a regional business process management framework.
★ Designed Global Project and Portfolio Management Framework based on Clarizen tool that increased portfolio control and visibility.

Project Portfolio Lead

I updated executive management with respect to business progress. I headed a highly skilled team of international experts and conducted a cost-benefit analysis for multiple programs. I defined project road maps, schedules, and work breakdown structures to achieve desired goals. I delivered a full range of quality, BCP, lean six sigma, and project management consultancy services to promote E2E collaboration between the EMEA teams.

★ Spearheaded, completed, and delivered a number of major projects within time and budgetary constraints.
★ Identified cost reduction opportunities for $500k in the commercial delivery process and resolved the root cause of issues in link with key HP client to renew $600k contract deal.
★ Created BCP partner assessment framework to mitigate risks and increase HP customer support resiliency.

Quality Program Manager

I devised a business strategy for conflicts management, performance enhancement, training, and development. I administered reporting team that was engaged in delivering business analysis and SharePoint services to improve business performance. I contributed to the provision of comprehensive project support in the GSD Supply chain as a material buyer.

★ Minimized inventory cost by 50% through optimization of an efficient reactive sourcing spare parts process.
★ Decreased report generation time by 30% through automation of key performance indicator delivery process.
★ Ensured smooth running of supply chain operations by developing project strategies for resource distribution.

Business Analyst

Familex Ltd

I managed logistics projects, including supply chain optimization, new payment terms, and international relations. I coordinated with complex vendors to improve trade processes. I promoted international business and expanded the company’s portfolio during several international fairs.

★ Developed an effective logistic model for stable supply deliveries to decrease the average time to deliver by 38%.
★ Optimized operational performance by providing detailed training to meet the requirements of the trading department.
★ Negotiated contracts with key suppliers to reduce purchase price by 20% and save around $300k annually.
★ Designed a third-party delivery inspection model and letter of credit bank payment, slashing the non-confirming deliveries from 30% to 0.

Manager, International Trade

Data Scientist | Consultant | Lean Six Sigma MBB

From Lean Six Sigma projects to data science solutions, I've turned complex business problems into strategic opportunities. My key to success? Bridging the gap between business and technology. With expertise in project leadership, data science, and business strategy, I help companies unlock their potential using data-driven decision-making.

My journey has led me through the corridors of Fortune 50 giants like Cargill and HP, where I led various teams, and implemented tech solutions for business success. Then I left the big corporate world and I witnessed first-hand the challenges of the small-medium sized businesses. My work in time series forecasting, customer segmentation, and attrition prediction has informed strategic direction and uncovered untapped opportunities.

Today, as a consultant, I'm passionate about extending this impact beyond corporate boundaries. I leverage my diverse skill set to help businesses transform their operations, enhance productivity, and drive growth through the power of data and AI.

If you're ready to leverage data science and AI for your business, I'm here to catalyze that journey. Let's partner to navigate the data-driven future together.

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Plamen Rabadzhiyski

Rival Analytics, LLC

Founder, CEO

The Home Depot

Responsibilites include partnering cross-functionally on projects among the following teams to support the company's strategic objectives: Merchandising, In-Store Enviornment, Visual & Off Shelf Merchandising, Pricing, Operations, Finance, and Rental.

Projects involved translating business questions into actionable insights, most cases in the form of return on expense (ROE) projects, or return on invested captial (ROIC) projects. Efforts led towards industry leading ROIC metric across both retail and home improvement sectors.

Managed off-shore team to deliver both onging FTE support on more common tasks and special data projects to enhance Decision Analytics product offerings to our internal stakeholders.

Decision Analytics Manager (FP&A) - Test & Learn

SunTrust

I am responsible for partnering with audit teams to define data analytics test objectives, gather requirements, translate requirements into useful analyses, communicate project objectives and testing requirements to data analysts, perform and oversee coding and execution of data queries, quality review of deliverables and documentation, deliver relevant results to audit teams, and document/review work performed in support of internal audit activities.

I currently support consumer banking, wholesale, wealth, and corporate function areas within the bank. However I continue to support other audit areas of the bank as-needed.

Completed Qlikview Developer and Qlikview Designer training in September 2014

Currently working with SAS 9.3/9.4, SAS EG 5.1/7.1, T-SQL, Toad, Qlkiview, Monarch and MS Office products

I am a SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9

Currently studying intermediate/advanced SAS topics and teaching myself R

Data Analytics Manager

Responsible for supporting internal audit teams by collaborating with audit managers to provide meaningful data that enables the effective and efficient performance of audit activities, including data analytic projects as well as continuous auditing and monitoring analytic projects.

Audit responsibilities include data mining, business intelligence, visualization of results and process documentation.

Currently working with SAS, SAS EG, SQL, Qlikview, Toad, and MS Office products.

Completed Qlikview Developer and Qlikview Designer training in September 2014.

Senior Data Analyst

Deloitte

Andy works within the firms Finance & Operations Risk Transformation (F&ORT) and Risk Information Services (RIS) service areas.  His main industries he focuses on are Financial Services (Banking and Securities), Federal (Healthcare and Financial Services), as well as Consumer & Industrial Products.

The primary drivers to provide these high quality services come through data analytics. Andy uses data analytics in the F&ORT arena to focus on assessing, testing and assisting organizations in improving processes and controls, transforming the way clients effectively address business, technology and financial statement risk. Furthermore, he utilizes data analytics through RIS to  leverage a firm's "big data" to extrapolate insights, calculate likely scenarios and predict future events.

Andy has developed the following technical skills with employed with the firm: Audit Command Language (ACL), Microsoft VBA, Base SAS 9.3, MS SQL, Tableau and SAP Business Objects.

Analytics Consultant - Risk Information Services, Financial & Operations Risk Transformation

*Responsible for providing timely and accurate invoicing for clients and for adding and maintaining  customers in the relevant customer account database(s).
*Analyzes current systematic and/or manual processes, provides recommendations for enhancements to further improve process efficiency and accuracy.
*Proactively handles all internal and external customer billing inquiries courteously, accurately, and quickly.

Billing Analyst

USMotivation

Contributes to the overall financial strength of the organization by being the primary Travel contact for the development of client’s billing invoices.  In addition, verifying that vendors are adhering to pricing as contracted by our clients or USMotivation.   

*   Compiling and verifying data to create and issue invoices for the Travel Department.
 *   Verify hotel contracts against actual charges incurred.
 *   Verify destination management company contracts against actual charges incurred.
 *   Verify miscellaneous vendor invoices against contracted rates.
 *   Reconcile and account for all airline airfare charges.
 *   Ensure collection of commissions.
 *   Reconcile anticipated profit margins against actual profit obtained.
 *   Creating a precise and actual invoice based on all reconciliations.
 *   Prepare check requests to insure all vendors are paid.
 *   Communicate with team members to insure all charges are reconciled accurately, advise of reconciliation status, and resolve vendor discrepancies.
 *   Assist Accounting Supervisor on projects as needed.
 *   Other duties and projects as assigned.

Billing Specialist

Regions Bank

*Managed all banking operations and employees of the branch
*Worked with Branch Manager as well as leveraged resources to grow branch assets from $62million to $225 million in three and a half years
*Carried full licensing for the state of Georgia as well as series 7 and 66 licenses  
*Assisted 4 other branches with their life insurance and annuity goals

Assistant Branch Manager and Licensed Insurance Agent

*Was responsible for being the "first line" of contact for customers as they entered the branch
*Met and exceeded sales goals by identifying and maximizing cross-sale opportunities through customer profiling
*Resolved customer problems through direct personal action or referred to alternative branch or bank resources
*Identified and addressed customer needs by providing a wide variety of in-branch services including opening new accounts, redeeming savings bonds, performing money transfers, and buying/selling foreign currency
*Cross-sold and serviced additional products such as life insurance, fixed annuities, and securities to customers

Financial Sales Specialist

Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc

*Managed clients' portfolios independently as well as part of a team that managed over $200 million in assets
*Prospected for clients by cold-calling, networking, SMART marketing process, Cannon Financial process, seminars, etc
*Analyzed client situation and developed recommendations for all services available through Morgan Keegan.
*Established alternative solutions and exit strategies when necessary in order to meet clients' goals and needs
*Expanded referral networks between clients and other professionals (such as CPAs, estate attorneys, etc) to provide a comprehensive, one stop service in order to manage multiple financial relationships for clients

Financial Advisor

An accomplished strategic data and analytics leader with over 12 years of experience spanning consulting, entrepreneurship, and corporate roles. Andy excels at driving value through data insights, anticipating client needs, and delivering efficient results. He adeptly manages projects, provides feedback, and fosters development to enhance execution and exceed client expectations, while also effectively leading analysts and offshore teams. With a proven track record of collaboration across functions, Andy delivers data-driven solutions to support strategic objectives.

With a  history of using SAS and SQL, Andy now uses R, while also dabbling in python for open source ETL, data analytics and data visualization.  More to come as time goes on :) GitHub Profile: https://github.com/amurtha80/  

Andy has used Tableau for dashboarding and visualization. He also has extensive experience with Qlik products for Enterprise Data Visualization. From time to time when he needs to come up with a quick custom chart he spins up an RStudio Instance and whip up something with `ggplot2` 

Andy is tool agnostic, which allows him to focus on how to get work done, and keeps Andy flexible as tools are constantly changing!

While there are a lot of cool products out there, no demos/sales calls at this time please!

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