Eugene Kesselman

Principal Data Consultant

  • Data
  • Tableau
  • Power bi
  • Business intelligence
  • Entrepreneurship

Skills

  • Building responsive and user-friendly websites using modern web technologies and frameworks
  • Experienced in leveraging generative AI techniques to create innovative and dynamic applications
  • Strong focus on delivering high-quality code, efficient algorithms, and scalable solutions
  • Collaborative approach to problem-solving, working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored software solutions
  • Dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in software development to ensure cutting-edge solutions

Experience

Data Potion Analytics Inc. - Founder Principal BI and Data Consultant

Location: West Vancouver, BC

Duration: 2020 - Present

  • Leverage Power BI and Tableau tools to provide clients with valuable insights for informed decision-making and growth.
  • Expertise in data analysis, visualization, and reporting to automate data collection and derive actionable insights.
  • Help businesses improve efficiency, increase profitability, and gain a competitive edge.
  • Demonstrate the power of data automation and business intelligence in achieving business goals.

Process Us Solutions Inc. - Co-Founder

Location: Vancouver, BC

Duration: 2021 - Present

  • Specialized software development company with expertise in full stack software development, website building, and generative AI.
  • Designing, developing, and deploying robust software solutions across the entire stack.

Flight Centre Travel Group - Business Intelligence Manager, Tableau and Power BI

Location: Vancouver, BC

Duration: 2018-2020

  • Built and led a cross-functional Business Intelligence team, growing it from inception to 12 full-time employees, consisting of Data Architects, Data Warehouse Developers, Data and Reporting Analysts, and Customer Service representatives.
  • Successfully expanded the Tableau user base by scaling up from 5 Tableau desktop licenses to 50 licenses, and 450 Tableau server viewer/interactor licenses, enabling broader access to data insights across the organization.
  • Implemented Alteryx, a data science and data modelling tool, within the analyst team, enhancing data processing and analysis capabilities.
  • Led the implementation of Agile methodology and feature-based development, utilizing tools such as AHA, Azure-DevOps, and Git, fostering collaboration, efficiency, and iterative development.
  • Conducted comprehensive business analysis, gathering requirements from internal stakeholders and translating them into user stories. Developed data models and visualizations, conducted thorough testing, showcased the solutions, and deployed them on the Tableau server.
  • Successfully migrated Tableau reports to Power BI, leveraging the power of Power Pivot and Power Query, ensuring a seamless transition and enhancing data analytics and reporting capabilities.

Flight Centre Travel Group - Business Analyst, Tableau and Power BI

Location: Vancouver, BC

Duration: 2017-2018

  • Led requirements gathering and conducted a business analysis to develop a consolidated sales model in SQL Server, leveraging Tableau dashboards for effective data visualization.
  • Provided training on Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, and Tableau, while actively supporting process automation initiatives within the finance department.
  • Advocated for the adoption of data visualization and self-BI and ETL tools to enhance operational efficiencies across the organization.
  • Led a cross-functional team consisting of Finance, Marketing, and IT analysts and developers to implement the agile methodology, including sprint planning, backlog review, daily scrum meetings, and stakeholder showcases, resulting in the incremental development of the sales model.
  • Built and designed a robust Tableau server, establishing an enterprise-level data visualization and reporting site with separate development, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production environments.
  • Organized and facilitated weekly 'Tableau Drive' meetings to promote Tableau usage and facilitate discussions on data warehouse implementation.

Absolute Software - Senior Financial Analyst, Tableau and Power BI

Location: Vancouver, BC

Duration: 2015-2017

  • Implemented and optimized financial processes within Finance, Accounting, and Order Management through the automation and utilization of self-BI and ETL tools such as Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI, and Tableau.
  • Developed a comprehensive and automated corporate financial model integrating Actuals, Budget, Forecast, HC, and Revenue using Power Query, Power Pivot, and MS-SQL Server (Microsoft Dynamics GP).
  • Created a new Power Pivot Financial Model that connected live to NetSuite cloud API through Power Query ODBC, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Managed all aspects of planning and budgeting activities, conducting an in-depth analysis of the company's diverse and multi-faceted sales and revenue results.

D-Wave Systems - Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Burnaby, BC

Duration: 2013-2015

  • Implemented a highly automated Excel-based macro for corporate planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting, integrating with the NetSuite ERP system, resulting in a 90% reduction in preparation time and improved control.
  • Orchestrated month-end, annual budget, and forecasting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Streamlined the company-wide business planning cycle and annual plan, introducing monthly and quarterly forecast updates, monthly reporting, and comprehensive variance analysis.
  • Developed pro forma consolidated annual and five-year Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and P&L statements to support the CEO and CFO in securing $60M in venture capital funding.
  • Designed and analyzed dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) for Sales & Marketing (S&M) and Research & Development (R&D) departments, providing valuable insights for performance evaluation and decision-making.

Manitoba Provincial Government - Financial Analyst

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Duration: 2011-2013

  • Generated and monitored detailed forecasts for operating budget expenditures exceeding $97M, capital exceeding $10M, and receivables exceeding $56M, including creating a salary forecast of $21M for 250 IT employees.
  • Oversaw $200M in corporate IT capital assets and managed 20 SAP cost centers.
  • Supported the PMO and executive team in managing capital and operating expenditures and projects.
  • Successfully managed the billing and recovery of approximately $6.4 million annually from all government departments for IBM Mainframe services.
  • Regularly created SAP variants and configured reports for clients and managers, facilitating effective data.

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About

Eugene Kesselman is a seasoned analytical expert with over 20 years of experience in a wide range of industries, including IT, Banking, Government, Military, Retail, Manufacturing, Travel, Asset management, and Agriculture. His passion for leveraging data to drive organizational transformation and maximize resource efficiency has made him a sought-after partner for companies looking to unlock the full potential of their data. Utilizing cutting-edge tools like Power BI and Tableau, Eugene brings a transparent and results-driven approach to solving even the most complex analytical problems. With a commitment to providing ongoing support throughout the project and beyond, Eugene is dedicated to ensuring a successful outcome for all stakeholders