About Me

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Hi, I’m James Peters β€” a U.S. military veteran turned data professional with a deep passion for transforming messy data into meaningful insights.

I bring over 7 years of experience in business analysis, including hands-on work with SQL, SAS, and Oracle, as well as advanced training in Python, R, Power BI, and Six Sigma methodology. My career has spanned financial services, airline operations, and process improvement β€” where I’ve helped teams move from gut instinct to data-backed decisions.

πŸ” My Focus Areas

  • πŸ“Š Analytics & Business Intelligence
    Crafting dashboards and reports that turn complex metrics into actionable stories.

  • πŸ€– Data Science & Machine Learning
    Using models to uncover patterns, predict outcomes, and automate insight generation.

  • πŸ› οΈ Process Optimization
    Leveraging Lean Six Sigma to streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies.

  • 🌐 Cloud & Data Engineering Foundations
    Actively developing skills in Azure and modern data infrastructure.

🎯 My Mission

β€œUse data with integrity, clarity, and creativity β€” to improve systems, empower people, and make a difference.”

πŸ’‘ Quick Facts

  • πŸŽ“ Master’s in Advanced Data Analytics
  • πŸŽ“ Currently pursuing a second Master’s in Business Analytics
  • πŸ”§ Building a portfolio across R, Python, Excel, and Six Sigma
  • 🧭 Purpose-driven. Detail-oriented. Systems thinker.