Mattie Graham

Mattie Graham

Data Visualization Engineer

Data Visualization Engineer with over 9 years of experience in translating complex data into clear, compelling, and user-centric visualizations. Expert in designing and building robust data pipelines and interactive web applications, with a proven ability to transform raw, large-scale data into a "single source of truth."

Experience

Senior Data Analyst

CBRE

Seattle, Washington, United States

Sep 2022 - Present
  • Architected and implemented a scalable data warehouse for a multi-billion dollar global real estate portfolio, developing data models that fed and enhanced reporting visualizations for executive decision-makers.
  • Built and maintained analytics data pipelines to ingest, clean, and enrich data from various sources, utilizing Python and Airflow to automate global forecasting models and reduce monthly analyst workload by over 160 hours.
  • Designed and refactored the Facilities Usage Report (FUR) dashboard, a critical tool for operational compliance, by implementing a refactor to a single source of truth and adding new features that improved data accuracy and user understanding.
  • Pioneered a global location scoring methodology that leverages 32 features across 6 categories to identify optimal locations for Meta facilities, and designed the visualizations to clearly communicate this complex analysis.
  • Spearheaded data classification and permission management initiatives on Tableau Server as part of a company-wide privacy wave, ensuring data continuity and compliance for over 200 dashboards and reports.
  • Authored comprehensive dashboard documentation and curated a Tableau Guide for internal teams, enhancing staff engagement and establishing best practices for analytical reporting.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to drive rapid operational staffing decisions, transforming complex data into compelling narratives that guided real-time business strategy.

Senior Business Analyst

CBRE

Redmond, Washington, United States

Dec 2020 - Sep 2022
  • Developed and implemented BI solutions to store, normalize, and report on Diverse Supplier data, improving reporting and data accessibility by 75%.
  • Led the development of an automated reporting system to track human behavior and provide visual insights to executive leadership, serving as a primary source for strategic decision-making.
  • Established project delivery governance from scope definition through maintenance, managed in Azure DevOps, driving alignment over $7B+ in program value.
  • Onboarded, trained, and mentored team members to become leaders.

Program Manager - Global Digital Transformation

CBRE

Redmond, Washington, United States

Apr 2020 - Dec 2020
  • Led a global digital transformation program, generating $15M in new business.
  • Reduced costs by $500K annually by insourcing cloud consulting resources.
  • Increased project velocity by 150% by implementing global communication and collaboration practices.
  • Standardized global data collection and implemented cloud-computed reporting, improving efficiency and accuracy.
  • Developed and documented deep technologies and project governance processes and tools, aligning international stakeholders and streamlining operations.
  • Created and maintained global web-based environments for data and information mining, supporting continuous learning and improvement.

Business Systems Analyst - Campus Modernization

CBRE

Redmond, Washington, United States

Mar 2019 - Apr 2020
  • Designed and built scalable, governed enterprise data models and data warehouses hosted on Microsoft Azure SQL, supporting over 500 users and $5B in annual budgets.
  • Developed automated bug reporting and training materials, reducing user issues by 95% and improving team productivity by 4x.
  • Led the design and development of front-to-back-end web applications, streamlining business processes and improving user satisfaction.

Associate Project Manager - Campus Modernization

CBRE

Redmond, WA, United States

May 2018 - Mar 2019
  • Led the design and architecture of an easy-to-use training hub on SharePoint using modern web technologies.
  • Led the design and maintenance of a weekly publication delivered to 100+ stakeholders.

Studio Coordinator

SkB Architects

Greater Seattle Area, United States

Aug 2016 - May 2018
  • Project Management, Business Operations, Data Cleaning

Project Assistant

LMN Architects

Seattle, Washington, United States

Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
  • Project Management, Business Operations, Data Cleaning, Microsoft Excel

General Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

Sep 2012 - Jul 2015
  • Project Management, Operations Leadership, Team Development

Technical Skills

Data Visualization & Web Development

JavaScriptHTMLCSSTableauData VisualizationUser Experience (UX)Responsive DesignD3.jsReactGitCommand Line

Data Analysis & Engineering

Expert SQLPythonRAirflowETL/ELT DevelopmentGoogle BigQuerySnowflakedbtDatabricksData WarehousingData Modeling

Cloud & Infrastructure

Microsoft AzureApache SparkHadoopDockerKubernetesCI/CD PipelinesApache AirflowGit Version Control

Collaboration & Process

Cross-functional CommunicationStakeholder ManagementRequirements GatheringAgile MethodologiesProject ManagementData GovernanceTechnical Writing

Proficiency Levels

Expert
SQL, Python, Tableau, Data Visualization, Project Management
Advanced
R, JavaScript, Azure, Airflow, Data Warehousing
Proficient
React, D3.js, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Spark

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)

Data Management and Analysis, Data Analytics

Bellevue College

2018 - Jun 2024
GPA: 3.82

Relevant Coursework

Econometrics (R)
Predictive Analytics (Python/R)
Advanced Marketing Analytics (Tableau)
Multivariate Analysis (R)
Applied Statistical Methods (Python)
Business Intelligence Applications
SQL and Relational Database Programming
Database Theory
Data Visualization
Systems Analysis and Design
6
Years Part-Time
3.82
Final GPA
Full-Time
While Working

Certifications

August 2022

Google Data Analytics Certificate

Coursera

August 2022

Advanced SQL for Data Scientists

LinkedIn Learning

November 2022

Tableau Essential Training

LinkedIn Learning

November 2022

Google Analytics Certification

Google

October 2022

Google Ads - Measurement Certification

Google

Continuous Learning

Committed to staying current with emerging technologies and best practices in data science, analytics, and visualization. Regularly pursuing additional certifications and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.