Chris Cruz

About Chris Cruz

I am a high-performing data scientist with over 8 years of experience developing transformative infrastructure for Fortune 500 and non-profit organizations, with recent experience in the finance industry. I’m a results-driven and mission-focused data analyst and I’m passionate about creating business intelligence tools that streamline archaic processes, generate new insights, and improve overall business operations. In my current role, I leverage my extensive experience in Python and ReactJS to develop full-stack enterprise reporting infrastructure and dynamic dashboard and workflow applications to automate reporting and provide valuable insight for Executive Leadership. I love using data analysis, critical thinking, and automation to optimize business processes. The infrastructure and custom apps I develop identify financial trends and facilitate data-informed decision-making.In addition to designing and building enterprise reporting infrastructure, I enjoy partnering with others who share my passion for moving the needle forward within the technology space, and collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and senior executives to streamline processes. I have in-depth expertise in delivering product training and demonstrations to end-users, and have led a number of teams in the successful design and development of functional, scalable ERP applications. As Co-Founder of Rumble Capital, I have led the successful creation and launch of a number of useful app solutions, including MyMillie (now Flight Advisor), a software app that advises users on travel and flight status updates using a chatbot and neural network to alleviate travel stress, and Push Pirates, a productivity app with 100+ users on the App store. Additionally, as part of the VanLife Movement, I created a smart technology equipped home on wheels utilizing TinyTech during the pandemic; I also built an algorithm to automate price adjustments to simplify Air BnB hosting and improve customer service and satisfaction.As a dedicated data engineer with experience creating effective infrastructure, I provide solutions that automate reporting and capture unique data. I drive process improvement to increase efficiency, identify financial trends, and enhance overall company operations. I also take pride in my creative problem-solving approach and focus on continued personal and professional growth. If you would like to connect or know more about my professional story, please send me an InMail message or email me at c••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Ai Ml Data Scientist & Platform Owner Business Analytics & Automation

   JPMorganChase

   Jun 2017 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Lead development of full-stack enterprise reporting infrastructure and provide business insights and drive strategic management and decision-making for 150+ development team users and Executive Leadership (CIO, CTO, Product Owners). Led a six-member team in the development of 20 dynamic dashboard and workflow applications to increase efficiency of internal processes and provide additional business insights (Python, React JS) Coordinated adoption of agile reporting applications by delivering product demos and training to 100+ end-users Designed ETL architecture involving data mining, transformation, and integration from six disparate data sources, in collaboration with a three-member team Built budget management application for Chase Adelante Business Resource Group to streamline the budgeting process of over 16 North American chapters and 50+ events (ReactJS)

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Poltics & Economics/ Urban Studies

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Research
• Market Research
• Management
• Start-Ups
• Public Speaking
• Fixed Income
• Equities
• Strategy
• Powerpoint