Kyle Ward

Experience

1. Data Analytics

   National Telecommunications And Information Administration Ntia

   Sep 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Responsible for the planning and execution of comprehensive data validation processes for a $42.5 billion federal grant program to deliver broadband internet to more than 7 million homes and businesses across the country.•Lead cross-functional efforts with internal and external stakeholders to review large datasets from every US State and territory, ensuring accuracy and compliance for broadband infrastructure grant programs. •Perform data analysis using Python and SQL in Databricks to manipulate large datasets of all locations in the US where broadband internet service is or could be installed, maximizing the return on investment of Federal funding.•Lead the implementation of an organizational data governance framework to provide a unified data management solution using the Databricks Data Intelligence platform for NTIA grant program analysis and reporting.•Develop business intelligence dashboards to provide insights into NTIA grant programs performance and communicate the progress and outcomes of the programs to Senior Executives and the public.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering

  2008

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master of Science (MS), Applied Economics

  2013 — 2016

Skills

• Strategic Communications
• Minitab
• Ms Project
• Systems Engineering
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Industrial Engineering
• Budget Process
• Process Engineering
• Operations Research
• Financial Analysis
• Management Consulting
• Business Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Dod
• Program Management
• Project Management