Yan is a dynamic professional with a PhD in Linguistics and extensive experience in research and education. With a solid foundation in academia, she has seamlessly transitioned into data analytics, showcasing exceptional analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
During her transition, Yan completed a rigorous online program in Data Analytics, focusing on Excel, Tableau, SQL, and Python. At Data School, Yan has been enhancing her proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx (see Certifications). Her portfolio (see below) showcases a range of high-quality projects across various domains.
Yan's expertise lies not only in technical proficiency but also in effectively communicate complex insights through data visualization and storytelling. Her considerable teaching experience has honed her public speaking skills, resulting in presentations characterized by well-defined structure, clarity, and audience engagement. At Data School, Yan has contributed valuable insights and solutions to various client projects.
Skills
Data Preparation: Tableau Prep, Alteryx, Power BI
Data Visualization: Tableau, Power BI
Database Query Language: SQL
Programming Language: Python
Key Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Translating Business Requirements into Data Questions
Storytelling
Effective Communication
Attention to Detail
Consultancy Experience
Engaged in short-term consulting projects across diverse industries, including healthcare, agriculture, insurance, hospitality, and waste management.
Collaborated with clients to gather, structure, and analyze business requirements.
Performed data preparation, transformation, and designed optimized data structures tailored to client needs.
Developed and implemented interactive dashboards to provide actionable insights.
Presented solutions to clients, offering strategic recommendations for future improvements.
Currently supporting a medical billing agency on a long-term consultancy project.
Portfolio
Tableau Projects
GitHub Repositories