Jasper Tinoco

Data Specialist at First Steps | Grad Student @ University of Michigan | Irma M. Wyman Scholar

Role
Data Specialist at First Steps Kent
Location
Ann Arbor, MI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Jasper Tinoco

Hey, my name is Jasper Tinoco, and I\'m a Master’s student at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor studying User Centered Agile Development and Big Data Analytics. I received my Bachelor\'s at UMich in Information, emphasizing Information/Data Science and extensive coursework around UX Research and Design. My academic path began at Grand Rapids Community College, focusing on Information Technology, particularly in Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security. My professional and academic experiences have been driven by a passion for utilizing data analytics and project management to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.Let\'s connect and explore how we can drive positive change together.

Experience

  1. Data Specialist

    First Steps Kent

    Apr 2024 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

    Led a full reassessment and redesign of the organization’s data infrastructure, identifying scalability gaps in existing systems and rebuilding end-to-end pipelines, workflows, and governance processes supporting a $12M+ annual early childhood program.+ Engineered automated ETL pipelines in Python to extract, transform, and load program data across 30+ contracted agencies, supporting monthly reporting and quarterly reconciliation at scale.+ Developed and maintain a Power BI dashboard suite with 80+ DAX measures using star schema architecture, replacing a nonfunctional reporting system and delivering real-time program insights to leadership and county commissioners.+ Designed geographic and demographic visualizations mapping service distribution across Kent County ZIP codes, supporting equity analysis and informing strategic decisions for a program reaching thousands of children and families.+ Serve as the organization’s sole data function, providing technical support and data governance guidance to data leads across 30+ funded agencies, while managing internal pipeline development, stakeholder reporting, partner reconciliation, and IT liaison work across multiple contract periods and fiscal years.+ Collaborated cross-functionally with program leads, communications staff, and external evaluation partners to translate complex data into accessible insights for diverse audiences including nonprofit boards and county government.

Education

  • University of Michigan - School of Information

    Master of Science - MS, User-Centered Agile Development and Big Data

  • Grand Rapids Community College

    Associate of Arts - AA, Computer and Information Systems

    2019 — 2021

  • University of Michigan - School of Information

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Information/Data Science

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