Data Analyst — Connecticut
William
Rivera Jr
Data Analyst & Operations Specialist

My path to data analytics didn't start with a course. It started with 15 years managing inventory integrity in the field: cycle counts, case coordination, lot traceability, account-to-account movements. I transitioned into analytics because I already understood what the data was measuring.

Now I build the tools to measure it better.

Open to new opportunities
15
Years Experience
4
Projects Built
25
Certifications
6+
Tools & Platforms
Core Competencies
  • Data & Analytics — PostgreSQL, Power BI, Excel
  • Operations — SAP, Field Inventory, PAR Optimization
  • Methods — Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Lean
  • Development — Docker, Python (in progress), HTML/CSS/JS
  • Domain — Medical Device, Supply Chain, Distribution
About
Background

In my current role and the last 8 years, I have been managing field inventory for a medical device division and overseeing quality control in high-volume distribution. For me, numbers were never abstract: a single miscount could mean a surgeon lacked the right implant.

That is the lens I bring to data. I am not just someone who learned SQL and Power BI in a bootcamp. I understand what the data is actually measuring, because I lived inside the operations that generated it.

Now I build analytical systems that surface the kind of problems that hide in plain sight: stockout risks, fulfillment failures, demand patterns that nobody caught until it was too late.

LocationConnecticut
Current RoleSurgery Coordinator / Field Inventory
CompanyZimmer Biomet
Experience15 Years Operations
FocusData Analytics Transition
GitHubgithub.com/wriveraj
Skills
Tools & Technologies
Data & Analytics
  • PostgreSQL & DBeaver
  • Power BI Dashboards
  • Excel & PivotTables
  • Tableau
  • Python (in progress)
  • ETL & Data Transformation
Operations & Supply Chain
  • SAP (Advanced)
  • Field Inventory Management
  • PAR Level Optimization
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Cycle Counting & Auditing
  • KPI Dashboard Development
Methods & Frameworks
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Six Sigma Foundations
  • Lean Operations
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Docker & pgAdmin
Projects
Selected Work
02

Surgical Instrument Deployment Planner

PostgreSQLDockerPower BIAdvanced AllocationHTML Dashboard

An 8-table relational database simulating a surgical implant deployment operation across six Connecticut hospital sites. Includes allocation logic, restock triggers, a 7-day deployment calendar, and an interactive HTML dashboard.

View on GitHub
03

SAP Field Inventory KPI Dashboard

Power BISAPDAXHealthcare Data

Simulating field inventory KPI tracking across a surgical device territory — fulfillment rates, demand variance, and PAR-level performance modeled from real operational workflows.

In Development
04

PAR Level Demand Forecasting Model

PostgreSQLPythonForecastingSupply Chain

Modeling stockout risk and PAR optimization using historical surgical case demand patterns across a multi-site medical device territory.

In Development
05

Cycle Count Reconciliation Analyzer

PostgreSQLPower BIRCAInventory Audit

Automating inventory discrepancy detection and root cause flagging across a multi-site surgical supply network.

In Development
Side Project

Home Repair Tracker

HTML/CSS/JSJSONBin.ioReal-Time SyncData Parsing

A fully interactive repair tracking app built from the repairs identified across the property. Features 40 prioritized repair items with step-by-step DIY guides, materials lists, contractor and permit flags, and real-time cross-device sync.

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Experience
Where I've Worked
May 2020 — Present
Zimmer Biomet
Surgery Coordinator / Field Inventory Control Specialist
  • Managed end-to-end field inventory lifecycle for surgical implants, ensuring 100% case readiness 3–5 business days ahead of procedures
  • Designed SAP-integrated KPI dashboards tracking inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and demand variance across the North Atlantic division
  • Maintained inventory accuracy above 98% through comprehensive cycle counts and root cause analysis on recurring variances
  • Extracted and analyzed large operational datasets using SAP, Excel, and Power BI to produce actionable reports for leadership
Oct 2013 — Mar 2020
Dollar Tree Distribution
Quality Control Lead
  • Led quality control operations for high-volume distribution centers, overseeing 15+ associates and inbound/outbound inventory accuracy
  • Built and maintained a warehouse database to track inventory movement data, enabling trend analysis and proactive bottleneck identification
  • Leveraged data and analytics to reduce shipment error rates and improve throughput metrics across the facility
Certifications
Professional Development
14Completed
1In Progress
2026Latest Year
Introduction to PostgreSQL
Introduction to PostgreSQL
Aug 2025
Data
DBeaver Essential Training
DBeaver Essential Training
Dec 2025
Data
Power BI Essential Training
Power BI Essential Training
Jan 2025
Data
Power BI: Dashboards
Power BI: Dashboards
Mar 2025
Data
Excel Essential Training
Excel Essential Training
Jul 2024
Data
Excel: PivotTables
Excel: PivotTables
Sep 2024
Data
Excel: Power Pivot
Excel: Power Pivot
Oct 2024
Data
Learning Excel Online
Learning Excel Online
Sep 2024
Data
AI Foundations: Machine Learning
AI Foundations: Machine Learning
Feb 2026
AI
AI Foundations: Neural Networks
AI Foundations: Neural Networks
Feb 2026
AI
Prompt Engineering & AI Agents
Prompt Engineering & AI Agents
Jan 2026
AI
Operational Excellence Foundations
Operational Excellence Foundations
May 2025
Ops
Six Sigma Foundations
Six Sigma Foundations
Apr 2025
Ops
Six Sigma: White Belt
Six Sigma: White Belt
Apr 2025
Ops
Python Data Structures & Algorithms
In Progress — 2026
11Completed
47hTotal Hours
2026Latest Year
Master of Claude
Master of Claude
Feb 2026 • 5 hrs
AI
Master of ChatGPT
Master of ChatGPT
Mar 2026 • 6 hrs
AI
Master of Gemini
Master of Gemini
Mar 2026 • 4 hrs
AI
Master of MidJourney
Master of MidJourney
Feb 2026 • 6 hrs
AI
AI Essentials for Project Managers
AI Essentials for Project Managers
Mar 2026 • 3 hrs
AI
Turbocharge Your Productivity with AI
Turbocharge Your Productivity with AI
Mar 2026 • 3 hrs
AI
AI Mastery Program
AI Mastery Program
Mar 2026
AI
Master of Stable Diffusion
Master of Stable Diffusion
Apr 2026 • 4 hrs
AI
Master of Veo
Master of Veo
Apr 2026 • 4 hrs
AI
Build a Strong Portfolio with AI
Build a Strong Portfolio with AI
May 2026 • 3 hrs
AI
Master of Perplexity
Master of Perplexity
May 2026 • 5 hrs
AI

Let's Talk

I'm actively looking for Data Analyst roles where operational depth and analytical skill both matter. If that sounds like your team, I'd like to hear from you.

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