Education

• Aug 2018 -
  May 2022

  Data Visualization
  Web Programming & Design

  Purdue University

  Attended Purdue with a dual major in Data Visualization and Web Programming & Design, Nathan Kanter currently has recieved high honors every semester.
  
  GPA: 3.83
  

• Aug 2014 -
  June 2018

  Public High School

  Bedford High School

  In Bedford, New Hampshire, Kanter took a large amount of IB classes and performed over 400 hours of community service.
  
  GPA: 4.11 (4.0 Scale)

Awards

• May 2021

  1st Place Team in Digital Divide & Inclusion in Education Challenge

  In this data challenge, my team and I completed against other data scientists and economists from universities around the world to donate £50,000 to a non-profit educational charity of our choice. This challenge was issued and run by the XPrize Organization and the Open Data Institute.

• May 2020

  George McNeely Scholarship

  Based on academic merit, this Scholarship is for a full time sophomore or junior

• May 2018 & May 2019

  Technology Alumni Scholarship

  For belief in this student’s academic achievement and their ability to use technology

• Mar 2018

  Purdue Presidential Scholarship

  For high academic achievement, leadership, and service in one’s school and community

• Mar 2015

  American Legion Citizenship Award

  To recognize someone with qualities of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, service, and true Americanism

Experience

• Feb 2024 -
  Aug 2024

  Eastern Industrial Automation - Manchester, NH

  Data Analyst

  ● Developed reusable dashboards using Microsoft Power BI to analyze the taxonomy structure of the company's website, directpneumatics.com
  ● Identified underperforming product categories and recommended adjustments to improve sales
  ● Created and optimized SQL queries in Microsoft Access for data analysis within Power BI
  ● Presented data-driven insights to senior executives, resulting in strategic changes that increased sales by 18%
  

• Jul 2022 -
  Nov 2023

  NTT DATA Services - Chicago, IL

  Data Visualization Engineer

  ● Led client projects using Scrum methodologies for an international airline and major entertainment company to ensure timely and successful project delivery
  ● Managed and trained offshore teams, providing them with the skills to support client engagements
  ● Developed detailed project timelines and schedules, ensuring compliance with client deadlines whilst also delivering projects on time and within scope
  ● Negotiated project delivery terms with client SVPs, establishing clear expectations and securing agreements that aligned with client needs and organizational goals
  ● Executed comprehensive data management and configuration tasks, optimizing client data for accurate analysis and reporting
  ● Created dashboards on ITSM processes using ServiceNow and Celonis, providing actionable insights through advanced process mining techniques
  ● Conducted internal training sessions on data visualization and design theory, elevating team competencies and promoting best practices
  ● Performed in-depth data analysis, identifying trends and uncovering opportunities for cost savings, which led to multi-million-dollar efficiencies for clients
  

• Oct 2019 -
  May 2022

  Purdue University: CGT department - West Lafyette, IN

  Research Data Analyst

  ● Served as the Technical Lead for the Lupus project at the Byrd Visualization Lab, overseeing technical aspects and ensuring seamless execution of research initiatives
  ● Conducted comprehensive research on Adolescent Lupus Symptom Clusters, analyzing data to identify trends and correlations that informed clinical understanding and treatment approaches
  ● Developed advanced Tableau dashboards and interactive Python visualizations, providing intuitive and impactful data presentations that facilitated data-driven decision-making
  ● Acquired in-depth knowledge of Lupus, enabling effective communication with hospital personnel and internal stakeholders, to ensure accurate interpretation and application of findings
  ● Discovered a major clinical insight, significantly advancing the understanding of Lupus in adolescents and contributing to potential improvements in patient outcomes
  

• May 2021 -
  Jul 2021

  Roche Diagnostics - Indianapolis, IN

  Finance Analyst

  ● Utilized SQL and Alteryx for efficient database management, ensuring data integrity and streamlined data processing for financial analysis
  ● Developed a comprehensive Tableau dashboard to be used for the VP of Finance to the lowest level analyst, thus providing clear insights into financial actuals and supporting data-driven decision-making
  ● Designed and implemented an internal website, enhancing the finance department's operational efficiency by centralizing resources and tools for improved workflow
  ● Presented complex financial data to the company CFO, simplifying and streamlining insights to provide opportunities for the executive team to make informed strategic decisions
  

• Jun 2020 -
  Aug 2020

  Thermo Systems - East Windsor, NJ

  Control Systems Developer

  ● Developed a boiler control system for the University of Massachusetts Amherst using the FactoryTalk Suite
  ● Helped manage crucial documents such as design and alarm specifications
  ● Wrote crucial tutorials to be used by incoming control system employees
  ● Assisted with configuring computer networks and PLC connections
  

• Jun 2019 -
  Aug 2019

  UPS - Louisville, KY

  Business Analyst

  ● Created visual representations of financial data for senior management to identify resource allocations for company projects
  ● Manipulated copious amounts of data to present vital information to senior management in a concise and digestible way
  ● Was Scrum Master for an agile development team
  ● Created user stories and communicated the acceptance criteria based on the client's needs