John V.

About John V.

I help people and organizations unlock clarity from complexity… whether it’s inside a data ecosystem or a human story.As a Principal Data Coach and Architect with deep experience in regulated industries, I specialize in transforming fragmented, multi-source data into strategic insight using tools like Business Objects, SAS, Snowflake, and Databricks. I lead with empathy and precision, helping teams bridge the gap between technical rigor and meaningful impact.But my understanding of transformation isn’t just professional: it’s personal. In 2019, I began a journey that would change everything: I lost 312 lbs, rebuilt my health, and embraced a life of sobriety, resilience, and purpose. That experience didn’t just reshape my body. This redefined how I lead, coach, and connect.Today, I blend technical expertise with a human-first mindset. Whether I’m consulting on federal healthcare data, mentoring rising talent, producing transformational content, or running marathons—my mission is the same: to empower others through insight, intention, and authentic connection.Based in the Portland, Oregon metro area, I’m open to roles that align with wellness, data leadership, or both. Let’s connect if you’re building something that needs both heart and horsepower.

Experience

1. Principal Data Coach & Architect

   Index Analytics LLC

   Nov 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Lead data strategy, architecture, and analytics initiatives supporting CMS through Index Analytics.• Serve as Principal Data Coach to both internal and client-facing teams, translating complex insights into clear, actionable guidance.• Architect and sustain scalable data pipelines using Business Objects, SAS, Snowflake, and Databricks to ensure data quality, accessibility, and meaningful impact across federal healthcare systems.• Drive initiatives rooted in human-centered design, enhancing transparency, decision-making, and strategic clarity across business units.• Champion mentorship, communication, and wellness as foundational pillars of effective, people-first data leadership.

Education

• Penn State University

  B.S., Statistics, Mathematics

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Sas Programming
• Leadership
• Data Warehouse Architecture
• Business Analysis
• Predictive Modeling
• Data Modeling
• Tableau
• Statistical Modeling
• Data Mining
• Business Analytics
• Cognos
• Predictive Analytics
• Business Objects
• Etl
• Data Quality
• Management
• Business Intelligence
• Sas
• Statistics
• Sql
• Visio
• Vba
• Dashboard
• Data Analysis
• Data Warehousing
• Microstrategy
• Segmentation
• Business Requirements
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Data Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Teradata
• Data Integration