Jake Stout

Technology Consultant

About me

Adapting, Analyzing, and Achieving Excellence — Your Multifaceted Professional Partner.

Helping companies realize value from their data.

Jake is an experienced consultant with years of diverse experience in Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Project Management. He has led process improvement initiatives with the use of testing and the creation of dashboards/automations to help client identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste in business processes. Jake utilizes data analysis to derive insights, find trends, and conduct tests from large complex data sets, driving data-driven decision-making across the clients. Jake is well equipped with excellent organization and communication skills as well as proven technical and execution abilities. He also serves as a mentor to new joiners and interns, helping them acclimate to the professional world.

What Jake Offers

From understanding your requirements, designing a blueprint and delivering the final product, Jake does everything that falls in between these lines.

Digital Transformation

Integrating digital technologies into various aspects of a business or organization to fundamentally change how it operates and delivers value.

Business Intelligence

Making data more accessible, insightful, and actionable, ultimately driving better business outcomes and competitive advantages. Integration of advanced technologies and processes to adapt to the rapidly evolving data landscape.

Process Automation

Optimizing efficiency, reducing costs, improve accuracy, and enhance the overall quality of operations. It involves the strategic deployment of automation technologies and the reengineering of existing processes to align with the organization's goals and objectives.

Skills

Technical Skills

Technologies: Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, UI Path
Skills: Automation, Object Oriented Programming, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Generative AI
ERPs: SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, SAGE, Corridor
Programming Languages: Java, SQL, VBA, DAX, Python, R, C++

Soft Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time Management
Leadership
Adaptability
Creativity

Interests

Traveling: Have visited 26 states, 3/30 NFL stadiums, 4/30 MLB stadiums.
Sports: Played lacrosse in college, Avid MLB and NFL fan.
Coaching: Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach for Loyola High School of Los Angeles, and South Bay Lacrosse Club

Experience

2021-Present

PwC

Advanced Analytics Associate

Lead process improvement initiatives to help clients identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste in business process. Utilize data analysis to derive insights and trends from large complex data sets, driving data-driven decision-making across the clients. Develop and implement customized dashboards and automations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, VBA, and Alteryx to meet unique business needs and enable continuous monitoring of key metrics.

2018-2021

Towson University — Athletic Academic Support Services

Accounting Tutor

Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring sessions for students in introductory financial and managerial accounting courses. Explained complex accounting concepts in a clear and concise manner to ensure student comprehension and ensured that course materials were up to date with current accounting standards.

2019

Clearview Group

IT Risk Advisory & Assurance Intern

Conducted risk assessments and identified potential risks to the organization’s IT infrastructure. Analyzed and evaluated the effectiveness of existing controls and recommended improvements to mitigate risks. Assisted in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and reviewed policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date with current regulations. Provided support for internal audits and assisted in the preparation of audit reports, identified control gaps, and recommended remediation plans.

Portfolio