Benjamin Boatman

About Benjamin Boatman

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Experience

1. Senior Analyst

   Microsoft

   Jan 2011 — Present

   Results• Developed WW Services ROB Data Pack used in FY13 WW Weekly Services Calls. The ROB Process is a weekly sales connect between HQ and 13 Area Sales Teams. Services Leadership notes the ROB and Data Packs as significant contributors in the recovery of $250 Million in Services Sales FY13 H2. • Originator of WW Services Sales Machine Learning Forecast Process. An Automated and Standardized Process. Provide sales forecasts on Monthly and Quarterly Basis Services Consulting +/- 6% of actual revenue consistently. A 20 point increase in consistency over Field Based and Key Finance Forecasting Methodologies.• BI Architect Key KPIs used to drive MSFT Services Business on Field and Executive Scorecards. Examples: Services Consulting New Work Sold Definition. Sales Pipeline Close Rates. Sales Pipeline Slip Deals Methodology. • Co-Author Azure Machine Learning Predictive Analytics White Paper. • Featured in MSFT internal article Best Practice Use Case Machine Learning Predictive Analytics for Enterprise Business.Leadership• Management and mentor experience up to 15 Senior Developer and Analysts.• Built from ground floor, WW Services Reporting and Data Insight Teams. These two teams are responsible for delivery and execution of key reporting and analytics for MSFT WW Services, a $5 Billion a year business.• Successful track record transitioning in place BI Teams to Partner Organizations• Member MSFT SMSG Pipeline and Forecast Steering Committee.• High Rated Speaker MSFT Executive Briefing Center - Focus Azure Machine LearningReporting & Execution• Key Contributor/SME BMX Services Reporting Platform. BMX is a data management platform for MSFT SMSG business segments a $45+ Billion a year business. Data elements include Pipeline, Forecast, Compensation, Budgets, Revenues, Expenses, People Data, and key data points driving reporting and insights.• BI Architect and Development Management WW Services Rhythm of Business Reporting, and Data Packs.

Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Business Architecture
• Machine Learning
• Predictive Modeling
• Business Analysis
• Cost Variance Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Operational Reporting
• Program Management
• Software Project Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Project Management
• Crm
• Procurement
• Management
• Resource Management
• Vendor Management
• Data Management
• Sdlc
• Analytics
• Consulting
• Leadership
• Business Analytics
• Finance
• Software Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Predictive Analytics
• Team Leadership
• Modeling
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Management
• Saas
• Strategic Partnerships
• Cloud Computing
• Enterprise Software