Rick Ewing
@rickewing
Experienced data analyst with 17+ years in analytics and reporting.
What I'm looking for
With over 17 years of experience in analytics, I have honed my skills in design, development, testing, and implementation across various industries, including healthcare and banking. My expertise in SAS programming and SQL, combined with a strong foundation in machine learning tools, allows me to tackle complex data challenges effectively. I pride myself on my collaborative approach and adaptability to changing project needs, ensuring that I deliver reliable results through efficient team coordination.
Throughout my career, I have successfully developed comprehensive reports that provide actionable insights based on thorough data analysis. My experience includes working with diverse data sources and employing best practices to maintain data integrity. I have a proven track record of collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver high-quality analysis and reporting solutions that drive business improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Analyst
CDC/DNI
Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)
Provided analysis and identified complex data issues, pinpointing root causes and proposing solutions to enhance business operations. Implemented and adhered to data quality standards and best practices to maintain data integrity.
Data Analyst
CDC/Leidos
Oct 2016 - Sep 2024 (7 years 11 months)
Designed, developed, and unit tested analysis and reporting requests using SAS in an Agile Scrum development environment with SAS Viya in an Azure cloud environment. Collaborated with subject matter experts, developers, and business analysts to understand customer and project needs.
Data Analyst
Cigna Health Care
Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 (8 months)
Developed SAS programs to support Medical and Pharmacy claims data management and reporting in an enterprise setting. Automated reports through the full development life cycle, pulling data from various sources like SQL Server, Netezza, Teradata, Oracle, Unix, and Mainframe.
SAS- Developer
Construction Management Data
Dec 2014 - Sep 2015 (9 months)
Designed and developed project-specific SAS programs, producing analysis datasets, reports, and graphics. Managed multiple large SAS data sets, defining populations and variables, and performing analysis to address client business questions.
SAS-ETL Developer
Peak Health Solutions
Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 (5 months)
Designed and developed project-specific SAS programs, producing analysis datasets, reports, and graphics. Performed ETL processes on large healthcare datasets and developed utilities for QC/QA and analyses.
SAS-SQL Developer
Regions Bank
Nov 2013 - Apr 2014 (5 months)
Analyzed, created, and modified reports based on business objectives and requirements, presenting loan data in various formats. Queried and delivered loan detail data from the Credit Risk Analytics Data Mart (CRMS).
SAS-SQL Developer
Blue Cross Blue Shield-Cahaba GBA
Jan 2013 - Nov 2013 (10 months)
Developed and produced standard and ad hoc reports and analysis using SAS/SQL from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) databases. Built and executed SAS/SQL queries based on health insurance claims, enrollment, and provider data.
SAS-SQL Developer
BBVA Compass Bank
May 2012 - Jan 2013 (8 months)
Extracted data from multiple platforms, data warehouses, and database tables for analytics and validation. Developed and executed queries in a SAS environment to validate data attributes for capital planning purposes.
SAS –SQL Developer –Analyst/ ACS Specialist
Delta Airline
May 2009 - May 2012 (3 years)
Responsible for the design, development, and review of Airport Customer Service reporting. Assisted in implementing divisional decision support processes to report and analyze performance of 'ACS' airport operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. The program provided a foundational understanding of computer systems and information technology.
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