About

About me

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

Helping companies realize value from their data.

Jake is a highly motivated professional with a strong background in advanced analytics, digital transformation, and project management. His experience includes leading process improvement initiatives, utilizing data analysis to derive insights and trends from complex data sets, and developing and implementing customized dashboards and automations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, VBA, and Alteryx.

In Jake’s current role as an Advanced Analytics Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers, he has worked on a wide range of solutions and have experience across various industries, including Technology, Media, Utilities, Aerospace & Defense, and Real Estate. He also serves as a Squad Leader and Associate Coach, where he serve as a coach for new joiners and mentor interns for the duration of their experience.

Jake graduated Magma Cum Laude from Towson University in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Minor in Information Systems. He was a member of the University’s Division 1 Lacrosse team, Own Your Roar (a student-athlete run mental health awareness club), Towson’s Beta Gamma Sigma chapter, and served as the VP of Community Service for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

My Skills

Jake believes in the fact that learning never stops and I am interested in learning new technologies and programming languages that will help me design and develop a better output in less time.

Experience

2021-Present

PwC

Adavanced Analytics Associate

  • Managed end-to-end project delivery for clients across various industries such as Financial Services, Consumer Markets, Energy Utilities and Resources, Technology Media and Telecommunications, and Aerospace and Defense. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Conducted data analysis using tools such as SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, SAGE, Corridor as well as homegrown ERPs. Developed data models and performed data quality risk assessments to ensure data accuracy.
  • Developed business intelligence solutions using tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, and Generative AI. Created interactive dashboards and reports to provide insights to clients.
  • Automated manual processes using tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps. Streamlined processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Assisted clients in implementing accounting changes such as ASC 606 and ASC 842. Conducted impact assessments and developed remediation plans to ensure compliance with new accounting standards.
  • Conducted post-implementation risk assessments to identify potential risks and control gaps. Developed remediation plans to mitigate risks.
  • Led a team of new joiners at PwC as a Squad Leader and served as an Intern Coach. Conducted weekly meetings to help acclimate new joiners to the firm and provided support and resources for their professional growth. Mentored interns during the duration of their time with the company. Resulted in 100% (5 interns) conversion to accepting full-time offers.

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.
  • Achieved a 100% pass rate for all tutees in introductory financial and managerial accounting courses.

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.
  • Maintained documentation of IT processes, procedures, and controls. Communicated effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management. Presented findings and recommendations to management in a clear and concise manner.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using tools such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and utilized R to help automate the risk assessment process.

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