Zachary Jones

Data Analyst with experience building Python/SQL pipelines, automated reporting systems, and anomaly detection workflows to drive data-driven business decisions.

About Me

Education

Degree: Quantitative Finance, Stevens Institute of Technology (2018–2024)

GPA: 3.24 • Dean’s List 2020 – 2024

Coursework:

Corporate Finance Market Microstructure & Trading Time Series Analysis Financial Engineering

Technical Skills

Programming:

Python (pandas, numpy) SQL R

Analytics:

Forecasting Anomaly Detection Regression Modeling Statistical Testing Time Series Analysis

Reporting:

Excel (PivotTables, Solver, VBA) Tableau PowerPoint

Tools:

Cloudability Azure Cost Reporting Bloomberg Terminal

Certifications:

Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)

Work Experience

United Parcel Service Parsippany, NJ
Technician II (Cloud Analytics / Reporting)
May 2025 – Present
  • Built and maintained Cloudability dashboards tracking Azure cloud spend, enabling department-level reporting by cost category, service type, and organizational ID
  • Automated cost anomaly detection reporting to identify overspending and unusual usage patterns, improving financial visibility for key stakeholders
  • Delivered recurring reporting workflows and presented findings to internal leadership, improving accountability and decision-making around cloud resource usage
  • Developed a Python automation script to audit 150+ machines and generate Excel pivot-table summaries, reducing audit time from 2 hours to 3 minutes
Hair Luxe Cresskill, NJ
Financial Operations Analyst
Apr 2020 – May 2025
  • Performed monthly budget tracking and variance review, reducing expenses by 15% through data-driven cost optimization
  • Designed Excel/VBA models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and capital planning decisions
  • Automated recurring financial reporting processes, saving 10+ hours per month and reducing reporting errors
  • Conducted ROI analysis on technology upgrades and vendor services to support investment decisions