Michael G. Sullivan

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Michael G. Sullivan

Phone: 720-383-5518
Email: misulli@hotmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgs100/
Location: Ocoee, FL

Summary

Data Analyst and Technical Program Manager with 15+ years of experience building data pipelines, ETL workflows, and ML/BI solutions in Python, R, and SQL. Expert in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, optimizing processes, and leading analytics initiatives that drive measurable business impact.

Core Skills

Data Engineering & ETL:
Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SparkSQL, HiveSQL), ETL Automation, Data Wrangling, Schema Mapping
Data Modeling & Analytics:
Regression, Classification, Forecasting, A/B Testing, Feature Engineering, scikit-learn, XGBoost, Data Validation
Visualization & Reporting:
Tableau, Power BI, R (ggplot2, dplyr), Matplotlib, Excel (PivotTables, Power Query), Executive Dashboards, Data Storytelling
Business Intelligence & Governance:
KPI Development, Data Quality Monitoring, Reporting Optimization, Data Lineage, Reproducibility
Programming & Tools:
Python, R, Bash, PowerShell, Git
Soft Skills:
Problem Solving, Leadership, Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication, Process Improvement

Professional Experience

Technical Program Manager / Senior Data Analyst
Citibank (via Artech Consulting) | Remote | May 2022 – April 2025

  • Directed the design and implementation of automated Python/PostgreSQL data pipelines, integrating multi-source financial data into standardized schemas.
  • Developed and deployed data models and ETL workflows for compliance and regulatory reporting of ~$1.6T in transactions, ensuring high data integrity and throughput.
  • Automated ingestion, transformation, and validation processes using Python, Pandas, and SQL, reducing processing time by 35% and improving data quality.
  • Built and led cross-functional teams to design Tableau and Power BI dashboards, delivering real-time performance insights to senior leadership.
  • Oversaw SDLC delivery for 140+ data engineering and analytics projects, enforcing consistent schema design, documentation, and reporting standards.
  • Implemented Jira-based automation and dashboards to track KPIs, cycle times, and dependencies, improving project visibility by 30% and coaching teams on Agile best practices.

Lead Data Analyst / Systems Integration Engineer
NASK, Inc. | Aurora, CO | July 2019 – May 2022

  • Developed automated data pipelines and ingestion workflows in Python and R, standardizing multi-system data feeds and enabling unified analytics across R&D programs.
  • Built and deployed prototype ML classification models to accelerate feature development, improving operational performance and supporting customer-specific requirements.
  • Automated system metrics capture and processing, reducing issue identification lead time and decreasing system downtime by 35%.
  • Designed interactive dashboards and data visualizations for executive reporting and product evaluation, driving actionable insights and enhancing user engagement by 3×.

Data Conversion and Analytics Lead
U.S. Dept. of the Air Force | Aurora, CO | November 2016 – July 2019

  • Led ETL and analytics operations, standardizing datasets for enterprise systems while managing a large analyst team performing QA and product verification, cutting customer wait times by 200%.
  • Applied statistical modeling and advanced analytics to detect system anomalies, supporting vendor engineering efforts and enabling data-driven operational decision-making.
  • Developed automated reporting and monitoring systems, increasing data throughput, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring high data quality during deployment of advanced processing systems.

Software QA Analyst
Leidos, Inc. | Aurora, CO | October 2015 – November 2016

  • Built Bash scripts for automated regression testing and data quality; reduced test cycle time by 40%.
  • Performed daily A/B testing on large-scale software lab outputs, systematically analyzing parameter variations to ensure reliability and boost accuracy by 20% over competitors
  • Developed and maintained data ingestion converters, standardizing diverse incoming datasets into a common format and ensuring pipeline reliability and data integrity despite changing data sources

Data Conversion & Analytics Manager
U.S. Air Force | Aurora, CO | November 2009 – October 2015

  • Managed analytics operations supporting national intelligence programs with a focus on data quality.
  • Designed dashboards and reporting tools to analyze system performance and operational readiness.

Education

Master of Science in Data Science | Eastern University (in progress – 2026)
Master of Public Administration | American Military University
Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies | American Military University
Associate of Applied Science, Communications Technology | Community College of the Air Force

Certifications

Data Scientist: Machine Learning Career Path Professional Certification | Codecademy
Data Analysis and Visualization with Python Path | Dataquest.io
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) | Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) | Scrum Alliance
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) | Scrum Alliance
Certified Personal Agility Coach | Certified Coaches Alliance