Skye Gilbreth
Data Scientist
About
Accomplished Data Scientist with a passion for delivering valuable data through analytical functions and data retrieval methods. Committed to helping companies advance by helping them to develop strategic plans based on predictive modeling and findings. Bringing forth a proven track record of analyzing complex data sets and serving as a strong advisor.
Work Experience
VanderHouwen
Vancouver, WA
June 2020 – July 2021
Consultant Report Writer
I was on the software engineering team for VanderHouwen’s client, Panther Systems. While there, I worked towards converting 300 Crystal Reports to SSRS and participated in the software life cycle through Azure DevOps (Azure Boards, Repos, Pipelines, and Test Plans). I used Microsoft Dynamics CRM to interact with data from the CRM system, Azure DevOps, and document workflows and analytical tools. Using Visual Studio, SSMS, and SSRS, I improved analytical tools to achieve more significant results and awareness.
Highlights
- Helped implement security measures for one of Panther System’s customers by converting all the customer’s reports to work with Transport Layer Security (TLS).
- Collaborated with other key architecture roles to ensure the new SSMS database design and Git locations of reports met the business objectives. Migrated, revised, and produced 93 stored procedures, 37 functions, and 60 SSRS reports to the new database.
- Built parameterized reports involving Sub Reports, Matrices, Expressions, and Graphs using SSRS.
Orchestra Software
Portland, OR
September 2019 – April 2020
Senior Analytics Developer
Established effective workflows and best practices, mentored team members and facilitated training for internal staff and customers. Worked closely with international billable clients to develop analytical solutions through SSMS, Crystal Reports, Data Extracts, AWS, and Excel dashboards using DAX and power pivot.
Highlights
- Adapted an agile development environment using Jira and Git with Source Tree and Bitbucket.
- Tracked KPIs and identified business improvement trends with SSMS.
- Evaluated analytical solutions through exploratory data analysis to improve and achieve more significant results.
PeaceHealth
Vancouver, WA
December 2016 – July 2019
Analytics Developer
Analyzed data in enterprise-wide systems for Epic Data Modules, Ambulatory, EpicCare Inpatient, and ASAP. Led and participated in discovery analysis meetings to customer requests. Built and deployed data visualizations, ad-hoc reports, and report schedules/subscriptions using SSMS, SSRS, Tableau, EPIC, Crystal Reports, and SAP BusinessObjects InfoView.
Highlights
- Extracted data from internal data warehouses and source systems to develop comprehensive operational and clinical performance measures, leading to 10 – 20% efficiency improvement.
- Built HCC tables to map HCC codes in SSMS and provided analytical solutions on the data.
The Vancouver Clinic
Vancouver, WA
December 2014 – December 2016
Data Analyst
Responsible for developing operational and analytical reports, dashboards, security classes, and dashboard components through SQL/SSMS, Crystal Reports, and EPIC. Instructed new team members on work processes and programming in SQL.
Highlights
- Obtained three Epic certifications in Radar Administration, Reporting Workbench, and Clarity Data Model – EpicCare Ambulatory.
- Was a member of the Healthy Planet initiative team, responsible for producing analytical solutions to track KPIs.
- Worked on and implemented two EPIC Upgrades
Insight Global
Vancouver, WA
October 2014 – December 2014
Data Analyst
Worked on The Vancouver Clinic’s quality initiatives team as a contract employee for two months before being offered a full-time position with the company. The purpose of the quality initiatives team was to validate the clinical quality measures within the clinic’s EHR system, EPIC, before reporting the data to obtain an incentive payment.
Highlights
- Researched the required Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) codes through the value set authority center and developed SQL scripts within SSMS that pulled patient-specific information based on these codes.
- Verified SQL scripts matched the CMS requirements and reported data discrepancies to team members.
Klamath Health Partnership, Inc.
Klamath Falls, OR
June 2013 – October 2014
Data / Systems Analyst
Provided technical support for two clinic locations. Was responsible for end-to-end technical assurance, governance, best practices, training, the reuse of technical assets, and the assignment of technical work. I constructed ad-hoc reports using SQL and Crystal Reports and integrated them into the EHR system.
Highlights
- Participated in every aspect of the migration from EPIC and Eaglesoft to Greenway PrimeSuite.
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed two interns.
- I integrated and systematized the helpdesk tool Spiceworks into the internal website.
Klamath Health Partnership, Inc.
Klamath Falls, OR
August 2012 – May 2013
Senior Project: Uniform Data System Process Re-design
I collaborated with OCHIN and Klamath Open Door (KOD) on an effective method to obtain a monthly data extract from Epic’s EHR system. I programmed SSMS to perform a monthly ETL job property by pulling the data extract from the FTP server. I engineered an annual Uniform Data System (UDS) report through Crystal Reports and integrated it into Pentaho to create an online view for the user.
Volunteer
SKIYENTE SKI CLUB
September 2020 – September 2021
Board Member
UO Boot Camps Demo Day
January 2020 – September 2022
Industry Professional
I attend the UO Boot Camp Demo Day's where I provide feedback on Bootcamp participant projects. I am a micro-mentor during Demo Day and sometimes this leads to a longer mentoring relationship. During the Demo Day, I will also discuss my experiences in the industry, give advice on working in the tech industry and obstacles they may encounter.
Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc
August 2018 – September 2023
Cheerleading Coach
Head Cheer Coach to the CenterRidge Hawks, Mitey Mite cheer team, and Assistant to the Pew Wee team.
Contact
Vancouver WA
Education
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2020 2021
Portland State University
Master of Science
Applied Data Science for Business
Grade: 3.46/4.00
Courses- Modeling & Simulation with R and Python, Machine Learning Applications for Managers, Multiple Regression, Applied Regression Analysis, Data Structures for Business Applications, Operations Research Management Science
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2019 2020
Portland State University
Graduate Certificate
Business Intelligence and Analytics
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2009 2013
Oregon Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science
Information Technology: Systems Analysis
Courses- Statistics, Finite Math/Calculus, Business Application Programming, NoSQL, Relational Database Design, Documentation Development
Skills
Programming Lanugages
HTML / JSX
SCSS / CSS / BEM / Styled Components
Javascript / Typescript
React / Next
R
Python
SQL / T-SQL
PL / SQL
Backend Development / IDEs
Jupyter
Spyder
PyCharm
Anaconda
Tableau
SSRS
Crystal Reports
R Studio
SSMS
Oracle
MongoDb / NoSQL
Visual Studio
AWS
Azure
Jira
Data Science
Data Envelope Analysis (DEA)
Exploratory Data Analysis
Predictive Modeling
Data Visualization
Data Munging
Database Development
Data verification and maintenance
Probability / Statistics
Machine Learning
Publications
Paints-R-Us Term Project
PDXScholar
01 January 2019
This project goes through a linear product mix optimization problem for a fictional paint company, Paints-R-Us. Paints-R-Us is a wholesale paint manufacturer located in the Pacific Northwest. The Global Production Manager, Steve Brush, has been tasked with maximizing Paints-R-Us’s profit in the upcoming quarter. Steve Brush oversees the global production plan, and in collaboration with the production, planners will develop a production plan which optimizes the profits that Paints-R-Us can create in the quarter accounting.
Interests
Jigsaw Puzzles
Music
Dance
Snowboarding