What Does "Destini Forti" Mean?
Learn why our name is important to us and how it will translate to our work
For years, I have lived by a simple mantra. It's in Italian, but I'll translate it below.
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Uomini Forti, Destini Forti
Uomini Deboli, Destini Deboli
Non C'è Altra Strada
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(Strong Men, Strong Destinies
Weak Men, Weak Destinies
There Is No Other Way)
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In all aspects of life, but especially in the workplace, we face challenges in which our wits, mental fortitude, and strength are tested. Everyday. We must respond no matter what so what matters most is how we respond. If we can't handle the challenges that are thrown at us, we'll respond poorly and suffer the consequences.
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At Destini Forti Analytics, you can be confident that we will answer the call to the challenges that your organization faces and lead you to your own strong destiny.
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Services
At Destini Forti Analytics, we specialize in, but are not limited to, the following services:
Data Analysis
From short-term, ad hoc analyses to long-term benchmark analytical tools and reports, we can provide the data products to help your decision-makers make the best choices for your organization.
Data Visualization
Trust us to create visually appealing, functional, and insightful data visualizations to give your organization the on-demand resources it needs to run smoothly and get answers quickly.
Data Pipeline
Optimize your data pipeline by improving performance, data quality, and documentation with our comprehensive data pipeline construction.
About Me.
Hi! My name is Matt Falcona. I'm an experienced data professional and business intelligence specialist. I have years of experience and a proven track record of success in helping organizations like yours succeed. With a background in business paired with strong technical skills, I have the business acumen most data analysts lack. I'm able to extract business needs and translate them into technical requirements to ensure that your project is staying on the critical path.
Education
2020-2021
Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Syracuse University
In earning a master's degree in data science, I was educated in a variety of data-related topics, including database management and design, data warehousing, machine learning, data mining, data visualization, and financial analytics.
Languages and software: Python, R, SQL, Adobe Illustrator
2013-17
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain
The Ohio State University
In earning a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialization in logistics and supply chain, I was educated in logistics and supply chain management, operations optimization, finance and accounting principles, and business strategy.
Tech Stack
SQL
Advanced SQL user with 6+ years of experience.
-Snowflake, SSMS, MySQL
-DBT (Data Build Tool) for data pipeline and analytical engineering projects
-Database design and data warehouse management principles
Tableau
Advanced Tableau user with 3+ years of experience.
-Experience creating C-Suite level dashboards
-Experience handling sensitive financial and PII data
-Basic to advanced charts, interactive dashboards, geospatial data, and operational tools.
Python
Intermediate user with 2+ years of experience
-Automated data cleansing and mining
-Web scraping
-Machine learning principals and predictive analytics
Professional Experience and Achievements
Senior Data Analyst | Mission Lane | 2022-2023
Supported the Finance department via the following:
-C-suite level reporting and analysis (Tableau and SQL)
-Data pipeline construction (dbt)
-General analysis and reporting (SQL and Tableau)
-Regulatory and compliance reporting
-Tableau dashboards and operational tools
-Vendor evaluation and onboarding
Data Analyst | John Hancock | 2021-2022
Supported the Life Insurance group via the following:
-Data Pipeline construction of unstructured data for analysis and operational efforts (Python and SQL)
-General analysis and reporting (SQL and Tableau)
-Operational tools to support sales operations (SQL and Tableau)
Data Analyst | Vantage Point Logistics | 2017-2020
Supported the Billing and Finance team via the following:
-General analysis and reporting (SQL and Excel)
-Process improvement
-C-suite level reporting and analysis (SQL, Excel, PowerBI) for revenue reporting and forecasting
-Operational support and leadership
-Fraud prevention and operational audits
-Business-side support for the software development team
Notable achievements:
-Process improvement project led to 50% gain in efficiency
-Reported directly to C-suite on viability of new software product and projection of future FTE requirements.