Functional Skills

Manufacturing Improvements
Technology Strategy
Data Visualization / Reports
Statistical Analysis
Simulations

Software Skills

R
Python
SQL

Sector Experience

Healthcare
Manufacturing
Media & Entertainment
Technology

Languages

English

Experience

G Ford Consulting Other
Owner
1/2015 - Present
Perform Analytical and Business Consulting to help with manufacturing, operations, and marketing. Discuss business problems with client, and using statistical programming (R, Python), convert raw data into useful, understandable, and actionable results that improve efficiencies and help clients work smarter.

IMS / SDI / Verispan Marketing
Senior Principal
1/2006 - 11/2012
Developed and delivered solutions for retail and specialty drug marketing questions using patient level data. Consulted with clients to understand their needs, find solutions, and communicate the value of the analysis. Supported sales efforts as an expert in capabilities, methodology, and analysis of data.

TargetRx Marketing
Assistant Manager
11/2003 - 12/2005
Used primary and secondary market research data to develop standardized market research products for pharmaceutical companies. Answered clients’ business questions by developing and performing ad hoc analyses. Supported sales and client engagement groups by presenting methodology and/or results to clients.

Lucent Technologies / Agere Systems Operations
Member of Technical Staff
8/1998 - 4/2003
Data Analyst / FMA Engineer
Held primary responsibility for end-to-end manufacturing cost reduction and chip-related failure mode analysis (FMA) for cooled laser products ($250 million revenue in 2001). Applied acquired knowledge of manufacturing process and device physics to data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation.