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Ryan Hambleton

Summary

Principal-level analytics and strategy leader with 15+ years of experience building enterprise-scale BI ecosystems and AI-driven decision systems. Passionate about driving organizational growth through the intersection of human-centered design, robust solution architecture, and strategic storytelling. Proven track record of bridging technical complexity with executive business goals to deliver multi-million-dollar EBIT impact—all while fostering data culture, community, and capability-building across large-scale global teams.

Core Skills

  • Generative AI Design & Development
  • Agent Development
  • NLP Solutions
  • Model Performance Evaluation
  • Model Tuning & Analysis
  • Cursor
  • Genie (Databricks)
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Gemini
  • Streamlit
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • Data Lake/Warehouse Reporting
  • Semantic Layers
  • KPI Design
  • Self-Service Analytics
  • Production Dashboards
  • Workflow Automation
  • Data Quality
  • Insight Generation
  • Productized BI
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • ThoughtSpot
  • Alteryx
  • UX/UI
  • Design Standards
  • Executive Storytelling

Experience

  1. Senior Visualization & Experience Manager

    Nike

    20212026

    • Architected an end-to-end reporting ecosystem for Marketplace Operations, transitioning the organization from reactive dashboarding to an automated Monthly Business Review (MBR) framework; surfaced 5+ initiatives totaling $5M+ in annual incremental EBIT and increased potential product ROI by $25M+.
    • Delivered advanced AI-native analytics products, including Streamlit applications utilizing Databricks agents and LLM workflows to automate natural-language data interaction.
    • Bridged the gap between predictive data science models and executive decision-making, translating complex statistical outputs into actionable operational metrics for 500+ global stakeholders.
    • Founded the "Visualization Innovation Group" (30+ members) to institutionalize AI-driven workflows; developed proprietary "Agent Creation Kits" (scaffolding and packaging standards) that empowered cross-functional teams to develop, package, and deploy agentic AI solutions (e.g., Tableau Documentation Agent, Cursor Agent Packager).
    • Spearheaded enterprise-grade analytics modernization by defining semantic layers and reporting architectures during large-scale migrations (Snowflake to Databricks), resulting in improved dashboard adoption, reduced technical debt, and enhanced data reliability.
  2. Senior Analytics Engineer

    ProKarma (Concentrix)

    20172021

    • Advised Director- and VP-level stakeholders on BI platform strategy and analytics operating models, transforming disjointed, legacy reporting functions into high-performing, centralized Centers of Excellence.
    • Re-architected underperforming enterprise analytics environments for Fortune 500 clients (including adidas, Verizon, and Walt Disney Studios), improving system performance by consolidating fragmented workflows and eliminating manual technical debt.
    • Engineered high-value, scalable automation solutions that replaced manual processes, generating $1M+ in annual cost savings and significantly improving operational throughput.
    • Institutionalized development standards, overseeing the engineering of 100+ dashboards and leading enablement initiatives that trained 1,000+ users, significantly increasing organizational data literacy and self-service adoption.
    • Led as the primary consultant on large-scale analytics transformations, translating complex business requirements into robust, scalable technical architectures.
  3. Marketing Analyst, Account Coordinator

    Legacy Marketing

    20142017

    • Architected the department's inaugural analytics and reporting capability, establishing the systems required to measure complex, multi-channel campaign impact.
    • Designed and presented weekly dashboard frameworks that translated campaign performance into actionable business strategy for client leadership (e.g., Pernod Ricard).
    • Modernized internal data interaction by providing UI/UX leadership for reporting portals, directly improving data accessibility and usability.
    • Operationalized data-driven decision-making by authoring, designing, and testing consumer surveys and marketing materials, leveraging A/B testing and statistical analysis to drive strategic results.

Education

  • North Central College

    B.A. Marketing