Nichole Markiewicz

About Nichole Markiewicz

Hi y’all! My name is Nichole and I enjoy making sense of complex data and turning it into clear, useful insight. Finding patterns, explaining them simply, and helping others act on them is what motivates me.I’m a business-minded data scientist with a strong foundation in finance. I build models, explore market trends, and create practical analytics solutions that support smarter decisions. I focus on clarity, collaboration, and delivering insights that drive real business impact.

Experience

1. Information Technology Financial Analyst

   Ross Stores, Inc.

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   Analyze and track IT budgets, forecasts, and expenditures to ensure alignment with company financial goals.* Collaborate with IT and finance teams to develop annual and quarterly IT budgets and long-range plans.* Prepare financial reports and dashboards to communicate IT spending trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).* Monitor and report on IT capital and operational expenses (CapEx/OpEx), including software, hardware, cloud services, and infrastructure costs.* Conduct cost-benefit analyses for IT projects and technology investments.* Partner with procurement and vendor management teams to evaluate IT contracts and vendor spend.* Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.* Support month-end and quarter-end closing processes related to IT financials.* Assist in business case development for IT initiatives and evaluate return on investment (ROI).* Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support IT decision-making.* Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements within the IT department.* Track and allocate shared IT services costs across business units or departments.* Use financial tools (e.g, Excel, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) for data analysis and reporting.

Education

• Trinity University

  Bachelor's degree, Economics & Political Science

  2019 — 2023