Ray A.
Advanced Analytics Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis @Canada Goose
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WORK HISTORY
Advanced Analytics Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis @Canada Goose
Toronto, ON, CA
Operating at an enterprise-wide level, my core focus is bridging the gap between complex data infrastructure and actionable financial strategy. I provide strategic collaboration and recommendations to our Data Infrastructure and IT teams to architect a \"one-source-of-truth\" data model, synthesizing disparate data sources into a centralized, governed data lake. By standardizing our data models, I actively work to eliminate company-wide data ambiguity.Beyond infrastructure, I am passionate about data democratization and operational efficiency. I lead KNIME training sessions and develop robust tools for non-analytical end-users, successfully automating complex ETL processes and scaling data extraction to create repeatable, highly reliable analytics solutions for the Finance department.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
ABOUT RAY A.
With over a decade of experience spanning enterprise analytics, business intelligence, and supply chain operations, I specialize in translating complex data landscapes into scalable, strategic solutions. My career is built on a simple premise: raw data is only as valuable as the decisions it empowers. My Industrial Engineering foundation from the University of Toronto instilled a rigorous, systems-level approach to problem-solving. Whether architecting an enterprise data lake, optimizing a national logistics network, or scoping AI integrations, my focus remains on systemic efficiency, continuous improvement, and driving measurable value. As an Advanced Analytics Manager in FP & A at Canada Goose, I operate at an enterprise level to bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and executive strategy. I collaborate IT and Data Infrastructure teams to synthesize disparate sources into a centralized,\"one-source-of-truth\" data lake. Previously, I owned Store and Ecommerce Commercial Sales Reporting, leveraging complex datasets to deliver high-impact data storytelling directly to the C-suite. Throughout my career—including foundational roles at Walmart and PepsiCo—I have progressively led complex transformation initiatives. From maintaining 98% in-stock rates across high-volume retail departments to building BI frameworks from scratch, I understand the complete data lifecycle. I build robust ETL pipelines using KNIME, amalgamate data from SQL Server and Fabric, and design intuitive Power BI dashboards to track critical KPIs and operational metrics. Beyond technical architecture, my passion lies in data democratization. I champion a data-driven culture by establishing governance protocols and teaching SQL and KNIME to non-analytical teams. Fostering data literacy is the key to unlocking continuous process improvement and sustainable growth. Outside the data world, I prioritize physical fitness. When I am not architecting data ecosystems, you can find me training at the gym, or spending my downtime on the court playing basketball and tennis.
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