Andrew Baker

Data Science & Visualization Certificate

Nov 2020 - May 2021

University of California, San Diego, CA

A 24-week intensive program focused on gaining technical programming skills in Excel, VBA, Python, R, JavaScript, SQL Databases, Tableau, Big Data, and Machine Learning.

Bachelor of Arts: Music Composition

2008 - 2012

Towson University, Towson, MD

A 4-year degree underscored by a series of pieces utilizing graphic notation and java coding in conjunction with classical and modern music composition practices.

Associate of Arts: Music

2006 - 2008

College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, MD

A 2-year degree designed to build and train music theory and musicianship skills

Manager of Data Support

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

DealerOn, Derwood, MD

• Managed a completely remote team of 14 driven individuals responsible for ensuring vehicle data (pricing, photos, etc.) appear correctly on over 3,000 websites.
• Using Jupyter, Pandas, and Matplotlib: collected, organized, and presented data to upper management comprised of team/individual productivity, expedited case rate, total incoming case volume, and other key metrics.
• Worked closely with the Development Team to ensure the tools and products being created met the needs of the Data Support team, the dealers, and the end user. This included providing the User Experience team (UX) with guidance, ensuring compliance with the program guidelines from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (Ford, GM, etc.), and documenting training materials for these resources post-release.
• Acted as the representative for the capabilities of our inventory system regarding Original Equipment Manufacturers and their website program requests and requirements.

Lead Inventory Specialist

Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

DealerOn, Derwood, MD

• Assisted in maintaining dealer inventory for 3,000+ websites using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Application Programing Interface (API) tools in conjunction with DealerOn’s proprietary inventory management system.
• Created flowcharts and process documents to help other teams (Product, Project Management, User Experience, and Development) understand how inventory data flows through other 3rd party companies as well as our inventory management system.
• Trained and mentored all new hires using self-created training materials.
• Built Javascript bookmarks and basic apps to improve efficiency and reduce redundant investigation/troubleshooting steps.
• Acted as an expert resource for inventory-related client escalations.