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Vanessa Nivens

Senior Business Intelligence Engineer/pm at Employ

Vanessa Nivens has extensive work experience in various roles related to business intelligence, data analysis, and database management.

From 2020 to the present, they worked at Lever as a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer. In this role, they served as an administrator and developer for multiple Looker instances, utilizing Postgres and Snowflake databases. Vanessa developed in-app dashboards for over 5,000 customers using LookML, enabling them to access advanced insights. Additionally, they developed ad-hoc reporting, leading to substantial cost savings for the company.

Prior to their role at Lever, from 2018 to 2020, Vanessa worked at Havas Edge as a Senior Business Systems Analyst. Vanessa administered the data ingest system and developed a project management system for the analytics department. Vanessa also automated data retrieval processes for numerous clients using SSIS.

From 2016 to 2018, they worked at Good Source Solutions, Inc. as a Data Analyst - Integration Specialist. Vanessa focused on data analysis, integration, and reporting using tools such as SSRS, Power Query, and Power BI. Vanessa also optimized and automated data utilization processes.

At Val Verde Unified School District from 2015 to 2016, Vanessa served as a Database Engineer II. Vanessa'sresponsibilities included system administration and development for various departments. Vanessa also managed information and reports related to the Student Information System and Destiny.

From 2012 to 2015, they worked at Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools as a DBA/Enterprise Systems Supervisor. Vanessa'snotable achievements included leading a data migration project and managing the school system's Student Information System.

Vanessa began their career at the City of Newport News, where they held multiple roles. From 2005 to 2012, they were an Information Technology Analyst, responsible for the installation and maintenance of computer systems across multiple locations. From 2002 to 2005, they worked as a Collision Analyst, analyzing traffic collision reports and preparing study reports. Prior to that, from 1998 to 2002, they served as an Assistant ITA, installing hardware and software on a network.

Overall, Vanessa Nivens has a diverse background in business intelligence, data analysis, and database management, with experience in various industries and organizations.

Vanessa Nivens began their education in 2002 when they enrolled at Thomas Nelson Community College. Vanessa completed their studies there in 2008, obtaining an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree in Information Technology with a specialization in Databases. Vanessa then pursued further education at Saint Leo University from 2009 to 2012, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Information Systems.

In addition to their formal education, Vanessa has also obtained various certifications. In March 2016, they received the ITIL Foundation Certification in IT Service Management from ACQUIROS, Inc. Vanessa then obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in April 2019. More recently, in July 2020, Vanessa acquired several certifications, including Agile Foundations, Change Management for Projects, and The Leader's Guide to Mindfulness (getAbstract Summary), all from LinkedIn.

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  • Senior Business Intelligence Engineer/pm

    September, 2020 - present

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