DERRELL MURRAY
Full Data Analyst and Software Developer Summary
Professional profile
As a developer and data analyst for a small company I was afforded the opportunity to touch on many areas of IT early on. From networking, to desktop tech support, to data tabulation/reporting, to analyst, and software development I have gained a broad foundation of knowledge and experience.
When I was brought in I was also tasked with the development of pivotal company software which gave me intimate knowledge of all of the business processes and logic behind the scenes eventually making me an integral part of the business. I also worked hard to Grow and gain a deep understanding of the broader aspects of the company over the years. Later after the company was acquired for this unique proprietary solution we became the central global hub of processing and I was the lead data analyst/developer and keeper of the knowledge behind the scenes.
I have always taken personal initiative to keep up with current technology through books and online courses and I try to broaden my knowledge and experience where possible.
IT/Technical Skills
Tools: C#, .Net, C, C++, VBA, SQL, Javascript, HTML5/CSS3, XML, JSON
Databases: MS SQL Server, MySQL, MS Access, Dbase IV, Flat ASCII
Software: Visual Studio, MS Office Suite, SPSS, IBM Quantum/Quanvert.
Methodology: Agile/Scrum, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, End User Training, Requirements Gathering,
Problem Solving, Project Management.
Additional Training: Bootstrap, JQuery, Angular 2+, Angularjs, Nativescript, NodeJS,
ASP.NET MVC 5, Entity Framework, Web API, RESTful Services, MS Azure,
Power BI, SSIS/SSRS, Python, Git/Github
Certifications: MS VB6.
What I’ve been doing most recently:
Self-directed training, refreshing skills, and studying new technologies
Exploring starting my own business as a freelance developer
Helping a friend with a startup idea in Market research tech
Coaching high school football as a part-time job
Recent self-directed training and accomplishments 2020:
Created this websites built using HTML5, Bootstrap, and Javascript
Studied and earned a Professional Scrum Master Certification (PSM 1) from Scrum.org
More hacker rank practice in SQL, and Javascript
Studying to pass the Microsoft Azure 900 exam
Completed a video series on Data Analysis using Python
Completed a course on Business Intelligence analysis
Completed a course on advanced T-SQL
Completed a course on SSIS and SSRS
Completed an Angular 8 with Node.js
Completed an Angular.js course
Completed a Nativescript programming course
Recently studied and refreshed on SQL queries and T-SQL
Refreshed knowledge on JQuery, Javascript, Bootstrap, HTML/CSS
Completed a course on Power BI
Completed a course on Python programming
Completed course on Azure development essentials
Completed a basic course on ASP.Net MVC 5 which included entity framework
Developed a portfolio Web Site composed of an ASP.Net MVC Site and utilizing Entity Framework to connect to an SQL database
Built and ASP.NET MVC 5 website and hosted the site on the Microsoft Azure portal along with the included SQL database
Created a Github site and webpage with some basic coding projects to showcase different abilities
Honed skills by doing challenges on hacker rank website. Mostly C#, SQL, Javascript
Career Summary
Kantar TNS 2008-Present
Director of MIS/IT (I equate it more to Senior Data Analyst or Project Manager role)
Job description:
Coordinate and direct domestic and global teams to process and provide survey data and results for analysis. Conduct statistical analysis and construct consumer data models using programming and data manipulation techniques. Devise, develop, and maintain software applications supporting data preparation, reporting, model building, and R&D. Train and support new team members.
Additional Accomplishments:
-Work remotely from home past 3 years
- processed 100 or so projects per year of varying degree of difficulty
-Perform statistical data analysis and construct consumer data models.
-Devise, develop, and maintain software applications supporting data preparation and model building
-Created and taught a comprehensive WebEx training course for my unit’s unique data processing methodology.
-Participated in Agile/Scrum project team in different roles, including stakeholder, C# programmer (business logic layer), and reviewer.
-Originated an application that allowed outsourcing capabilities that more than doubled departments work capacity
-Updated various applications from VB6 and C to C#.NET
-Updated application from VB6 to Excel interface/VBA
-Successfully trained and supported junior team members in data modelling, data prep, and analysis
-Assisted in interviewing and hiring of new data analyst
Built lots of tools to increase processing efficiency using C#, VBA, C, MS Access
-Received praise from manager for impeccable work, work quality, and job performance.
Landis Strategy & Innovation 2002-2008
Senior Programmer & Developer
Job description:
Developed, supported, and maintained all proprietary company software. Maintained corporate website using HTML/CSS, and JavaScript. Cleaned and tabulated survey data using different tabbing software and languages such as Quantum, Star, SPSS, C/C++, and FoxPro. Trained and mentored new hires. Sought out and Developed new apps that enhanced productivity.
Additional Accomplishments:
-Developed, supported, and maintained company software
-Maintained corporate website using HTML/CSS, and JavaScript
-Developed internal web application as an on-going employee satisfaction survey
Developed new programs to enhance productivity and implement new research ideas C#, C/C++, VBA, SQL, Office, SPSS, etc.
-Served on numerous corporate committees such as Employee Recognition, Quality Assurance, Disaster Recovery, and Process Improvement
-Trained and mentored new hires in data tabulation and analysis
-Enhanced company productivity by automating manual processes and developing numerous efficiencies
-Project leader on software project delivering key piece for $1M+ research project. Responsibilities included contracting external developers, stake holder interviews, development of specifications, progress reviews, and quality checks.
-Trained and supported client teams on delivered software product
-Created and maintained custom CRM application composed using VB6, MS Access, SQL, and Excel.
-Created business reports and dashboards using Excel for the Finance department
-I was given cross departmental awards for pro-actively seeking to help improve other departments
-Also awarded for job appreciation, job well done, and excellence awards for exceeding performance expectations
-Identified and suggested new technologies and tools for enhancing Productivity
-Hosted internal lunch seminars and staff meetings on different internal IT topics
Landis Strategy & Innovation 1996-2002
Programmer & Developer
Job description:
Cleaned and tabulated survey data using C/C++, MS Office, and FoxPro. Developed, supported, and maintained proprietary company software. Assist in other IT duties.
Additional Accomplishments:
-Proactively aided data entry department by creating software that automated the building of data entry screens and databases and also performed quality checks.
-Served as back network admin on windows active directory
-Assisted in Desktop tech support
-Earned a Microsoft VB6 Certification
-Programmed various applications using VB6, C, and Foxpro, MS Access.
VOLUNTEERISM
Developer for Non-Profit
Developed and maintained websites using HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Flash, and Joomla (similar to Wordpress)
Developed custom bookkeeping and membership management software using Excel, VBA, and MS Access
Hobbies
Coaching Football – I’ve been coaching football for past 10 years from youth football up to currently coaching High school JV and Varsity.
Live Sound Engineering – Live sound engineer for 15 plus years. 2004-2019
Studying and mastering Personal Finance and investing for 30 plus years
Over 10 years real estate investing and property management
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceFlorida Atlantic University