Ishmael Holden
@ishmaelholden
I build data, BI, and AI automation solutions that turn financial-services requirements into executive decisions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Meridian Bank, I partner with finance, credit, and operations teams to turn reporting needs into structured BI solutions. I design SQL- and cloud-based automation that replaces manual reporting and improves executive access to performance data.
I build and validate EDW tables with data engineering teams for borrower risk assessment and strategic credit decisions. I also resolve warehouse data-quality and reconciliation issues while supporting cloud migration and SOX compliance.
Previously at Navient, I translated Critical Accounting Assumptions and credit-risk model mechanics into clear executive narratives. My SQL validations reduced variance on outstanding principal balances to under 1% before production release.
I've supported quarterly accounting models, resolved production-model log errors, and helped convert code from Netezza to Hadoop, reducing model production time by about 40%. I bring applied mathematics, SQL, Python, and hands-on AI automation experience to practical analytical problems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Analyst – Management Information Systems
Meridian Bank
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Partner with finance, credit, and operations stakeholders to define reporting requirements and translate business needs into structured BI solutions. Design and deploy automated business intelligence solutions using SQL and cloud-based tools, and build and validate EDW tables with data engineering teams.
Served as primary point of contact for Critical Accounting Assumptions and Credit Risk Management teams, translating complex model mechanics into executive narratives. Built ad-hoc SQL validations to test model accuracy, reducing variance on outstanding principal balances to under 1%.
Ensured accuracy across quarterly Critical Accounting model results and identified and resolved errors in production model logs. Supported code conversion from Netezza to Hadoop, reducing model production time by approximately 40%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Virginia Commonwealth University.
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