Maria Haag

About Maria Haag

At my core, I am a problem solver. Whether I am untangling a complex data set, standardizing a fragmented software implementation process, or finding in operational savings during a digital transformation, I thrive on turning chaos into order. My background is in high-level analytics, but my passion is in high-impact operations.I specialize in the \"how\" of technology:SaaS Implementation: I don\'t just launch software; I build the roadmaps that ensure it\'s adopted and effective, having previously reduced implementation timelines by 36%.Operational Efficiency: I look for the friction points in a business—whether in the P&L or the daily workflow —and build the tools to remove them.User Success: I believe technology only works if the people actually use it to its maximum value. I bridge the gap between technical complexity and real-world usability.I’m a \"Computer Guru\" who speaks the language of business operations. If there is a bottleneck in a process or a gap in a system, I enjoy finding the solution that makes life easier for the team and the customer.

Experience

1. Director of Analytics & Software Development

   Biozyme Incorporated

   Mar 2024 — Present · St Joseph, MO, US

   Direct Reports: 6 (Developers, Business Analysts, Data Coordinator)Operations: Established a company-wide governance framework to standardize software project intake, utilizing Jira and Agile to align resources with high-ROI initiatives.Staff Development: Champion a culture of high performance through engagement, support and continuous learning.SaaS Implementation: Expanded organizational visibility by deploying Asana across non-technical workstreams, significantly improving project completion rates.Data & Insights: Directed the development of cross-departmental dashboards (Operational, Strategic, and Analytical) to provide real-time data for decision-making.Strategic Financial Engineering: Built an advanced forecasting tool used to develop revenue budget, drastically improving accuracy and planning efficiency across the organization.Financial Stewardship: Manage departmental P&L and vendor lifecycle, including the negotiation of multi-year contracts and sunsetting underperforming legacy systems.

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Animal Genetics

  2015 — 2017

• DePauw University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology and Political Science

  2009 — 2013

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Master's Degree, Animal Science- Genomics

  2013 — 2015