Nicolas D. Lagarde

About Nicolas D. Lagarde

Hi there!I’m a results-driven Business and People Analytics professional with 7 years of experience turning complex data into actionable strategies. I specialize in leveraging tools like SQL, Python, R, Power BI, and Tableau to optimize performance, streamline reporting, and guide decision-making across HR, compliance, and operational domains.I completed my M.S. in Business Analytics from NYU Stern, where I deepened my expertise in machine learning, predictive modeling, and strategic automation. Over the years, I’ve developed custom dashboards, led large-scale data integrity initiatives, and partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver insights that strengthen workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.I’m also well-versed in platforms such as Excel VBA, STATA, Business Objects, Google Cloud Processing, Workday, Oracle HCM, and SAP HCM Suite. Beyond the technical side, I take pride in mentoring teams, enhancing compliance analytics, and applying a strategic lens to every project. Whether it’s improving talent mobility, advancing DEI analytics, or designing AI-powered tools for decision support, I thrive at the intersection of people, process, and data.And yes, I’m an Oxford comma enthusiast.

Experience

1. Vice President, People Analytics

   SMBC Group

   Dec 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Partner with HR and business leaders to define KPIs and reporting strategies that track progress and surface risks early- Design and deliver advanced HR dashboards and reports that translate workforce data into clear, actionable insights- Extract, transform, and integrate data from multiple HR systems to enable consolidated analysis and decision-making- Analyze complex datasets using statistical techniques to identify trends and tell a clear, data-driven story- Own recurring and ad-hoc reporting delivery, balancing accuracy, timeliness, and stakeholder priorities within SLAs- Collaborate cross-functionally on system enhancements, testing, and process improvements to align tools with business needs.

Education

• NYU Stern School of Business

  Master of Science, Business Analytics and AI

• Rowan University

  Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Skills

• Team Building
• Management
• Bloomberg Terminal
• Public Relations
• Communication
• Google Analytics
• Photoshop
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Stock Market
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Word
• Google Search Appliance
• Team Leadership
• Fashion
• Project Planning
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Advertising
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Teamwork
• Project Portfolio Management
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Facebook
• Google Adwords
• Capital Markets
• Emerging Markets
• Event Management
• Stock Management