San Jose, Costa Rica
Financial and data analytics professional professional with extensive experience in optimizing financial performance and delivering measurable results in strategic planning and process improvement. Proven track record in enhancing profitability and operational efficiency through advanced financial modeling, data-driven insights, and innovative problem-solving. Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and building strong stakeholder relationships in dynamic environments.
Serve as a trusted finance advisor to global operations leaders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights to guide strategic decisions and drive efficiency across AWS operations. ▪ Lead weekly business reviews (WBR) and deliver accurate, timely reporting packages with forward-looking analysis and commentary to support business planning and performance management. ▪ Implement metrics-driven performance tracking using SQL, Excel, and Power BI to improve reporting accuracy. ▪ Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying automation opportunities and leading special projects focused on enhancing finance process efficiency and compliance.
Developed and implemented data-driven strategies to enhance business outcomes through trend analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation. ▪ Analyzed datasets and developed interactive dashboards using Power BI to provide insights into key performance indicators and support strategic decision-making. ▪ Collaborated with different teams to document business processes and reporting needs, leading to the development and implementation of tailored reporting solutions. ▪ Enhanced team capabilities by leading training sessions on effective data utilization and reporting practices. ▪ Designed and deployed machine learning models for automated email inquiry classification, reducing response times and increasing operational efficiency.
Developed a sustainable hydroponic vegetable production system with minimal resource use and environmental impact, targeting health-conscious customers through direct sales. ▪ Conceptualized and executed the business model, overseeing all aspects of business development and strategy. ▪ Applied data analytics and statistical methods to enhance hydroponic vegetable production, reducing resource consumption by 70% and minimizing environmental impact. ▪ Engineered a high-efficiency urban farming system using Python and SQL for operational data analysis.
Led a company-wide transformation initiative to address rapid growth and increasing complexities of the business model. The scope of the changes included organizational structure, information systems, flows of communication and team culture creation. ▪ Led the implementation of a new accounting system and its integration with the existing commodity trading and risk management software, automating time-consuming tasks and reducing month-end closing time by 70%. ▪ Created and automated value-added business analytics by integrating diverse data sources, streamlining finance, treasury, and logistics operations, achieving over 50% efficiency gains. ▪ Developed and implemented comprehensive market risk models, ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial covenants, and providing critical insights for marketing and trading strategies. ▪ Managed financial operations for a company with annual revenues of $110M, providing strategic decision support to senior leadership.