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Kelly Danforth

@kellydanforth

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I lead analytics and reporting teams to automate BI and deliver measurable ROI.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead analytics transformations—modernizing SQL/Power BI reporting, strengthening data governance and regulatory outputs (HEDIS/CMS), and coaching teams to create scalable BI platforms that drive operational and financial results.

I’m a results-driven analytics leader with 15+ years of experience driving data transformation, business intelligence, reporting automation, and operational excellence across healthcare, financial services, and technology organizations. I’ve led teams through modernizing reporting environments, building scalable BI platforms, and delivering measurable cost savings.

Across roles from Senior Manager of Analytics to Manager of Analytics, I’ve transformed spreadsheet-based processes into automated enterprise reporting, built scalable SQL data warehouse structures, and delivered dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI and SSRS. I’ve also strengthened regulatory analytics—especially HEDIS and CMS reporting—while training teams in SQL, SSRS, and Power BI to improve analytical maturity and stakeholder visibility.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Manager of Analytics

Optum

Mar 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 6 months)

Led an analytics transformation from spreadsheet-based reporting to an automated enterprise reporting environment. Built SQL data warehouse structures and delivered dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI and SSRS.

SQL T SQL Data Warehousing Report Automation Power BI

Senior Manager of Analytics

Mercy Care

Jan 2019 - Feb 2022 (3 years 1 month)

Managed an analytics team supporting Value Based Solutions operations. Automated HEDIS data processing with SQL and SSIS and delivered real-time reporting feeds to Accountable Care Organizations.

SQL SSIS HEDIS Healthcare Analytics

Manager of Analytics

Practice Innovation Institute

Nov 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Led an analytics team supporting a $180M CMS healthcare transformation contract. Rebuilt reporting and data architecture and designed HEDIS measurement reporting using clinical data sources.

CMS Reporting HEDIS Population Health Analytics Data Architecture

Manager of Business Intelligence

Mercy Maricopa

Mar 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 8 months)

Directed a BI team supporting Arizona Medicaid contract operations. Implemented an enterprise reporting ecosystem using SQL Server and SSRS and delivered required state reports on time.

SQL Server Business Intelligence Reporting Data Governance

Senior Business Analyst

Magellan Health Care

Oct 2011 - Mar 2014 (2 years 5 months)

Managed data warehouse solutions across multi-state healthcare operations. Led a Louisiana systems integration effort ahead of launch and expanded reporting infrastructure using Microsoft and Oracle technologies.

Data Warehousing Data Integration Reporting Oracle