Hi, I’m Shane Christian
Senior Data Analyst · Operations-to-Analytics · SQL & Power BI Expert
I don’t just query data — I understand the operations behind it. From managing 60+ drivers on the road to reconciling multi-region inventory across Postgres and Dataverse, I bring a rare combination of frontline experience and advanced technical skill.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my strong interest in joining your team. My professional background offers a unique intersection of hands-on operational management and advanced technical proficiency. Having progressed from managing front-line logistics divisions to leading enterprise-level data initiatives, I bring a rare perspective to the table: the ability to not only execute complex SQL and Power BI workflows but to ensure those technical solutions are grounded in real-world business logic and ROI. I specialize in bridging the gap between fragmented data and actionable strategy, ensuring that every insight drives departmental efficiency and bottom-line savings.
From the Field to the Data Layer
In my current role as a Senior Data Analyst at Select Water Services, I specialize in transforming complex operational data into clarity. I recently reconciled site inventory data across four major regions — NE, Rockies, Permian, and MidCon — documenting troubleshooting frameworks to resolve discrepancies and ensure reporting accuracy. This experience in maintaining data integrity within Dataverse and Postgres environments directly aligns with any organization’s need for an analyst who understands data quality frameworks and governance.
Operations Intuition Meets Technical Depth
What sets me apart is my foundational experience in the logistics industry. During my tenure at Knight Transportation, I led a fleet of 60+ drivers and successfully reduced idle time from 55% to 20% while increasing gross revenue by 12%. I understand the “day in the life” of transportation processes, which allows me to evaluate systems and identify inefficiencies that a purely technical analyst might overlook.
Making Data Speak to Everyone
I have a proven ability to translate complicated analytics for non-technical stakeholders. Whether it was reducing Medicare fraud case preparation time from 3 weeks to 2 days for the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office, or developing global dashboards for HP, I focused on making data accessible and actionable. I also led the enterprise-wide migration from Domo to Power BI at Select Water, eliminating $1.2M in external consulting fees through internal resource optimization and technical leadership.
I am eager to bring my entrepreneurial mindset and technical toolkit to help drive insights and operational excellence. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Edward Shane Christian
📧 schristian625@aol.com · 📱 615-852-0233 · 🔗 LinkedIn
What I Bring to the Table
🔍 Data Reconciliation & Governance
Multi-system data reconciliation across Postgres, Dataverse, and reporting layers. I build troubleshooting frameworks that make data integrity repeatable, not heroic.
📊 Dashboard Design & BI Strategy
Power BI dashboards with drill-through capabilities — from global HP initiatives to regional operational KPIs. I design for the decision-maker, not the data model.
⚡ Process Optimization
Operations background means I see inefficiencies others miss. I’ve turned 3-week processes into 2-day turnarounds and identified $4K/month in unbilled revenue hiding in plain sight.
🤝 Stakeholder Translation
Attorneys, executives, nurses, drivers — I’ve built analytics for all of them. I bridge the gap between technical complexity and business clarity.
Core Toolkit
Data & Query
SQL · Postgres · Microsoft SQL · AS400 · Dataverse · Azure Databases
BI & Visualization
Power BI · Dashboard Design · Data Modeling · DAX · Quarto
Engineering & Automation
Python · DBT · Automation Tools · ETL Pipelines · DBeaver · Sequel ViewPoint
Workflow & Collaboration
Jira · Service Desk · MS Office Suite · Git · Agile Environments