Yizu Berlage
About Yizu Berlage
Yizu Berlage is a Senior Manager of Sales Planning and Analysis at Convoy Inc, with extensive experience in data analysis and business intelligence across various industries. He holds a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.
Work at Convoy
Yizu Berlage serves as the Senior Manager of Sales Planning and Analysis at Convoy Inc. since 2021. In this role, Berlage is responsible for establishing a single source of truth across various data systems, which enhances data accuracy and reliability. This position involves managing the publication of Tableau and Salesforce dashboards that support go-to-market efforts, sales coaching, sales enablement, and financial reporting. Berlage also regularly presents weekly corporate KPI report results to senior leadership teams, ensuring that executives are informed about key performance indicators and financial targets.
Previous Experience at Expedia, Inc.
Berlage has extensive experience at Expedia, Inc., where they held multiple roles. From 2015 to 2019, Berlage worked as the Senior Manager of Business Intelligence within Destination Services. Prior to that, Berlage served as the Senior Planning & Analytic Manager for one year from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, Berlage worked as a Senior Statistician for Global Products from 2010 to 2014. These roles involved significant responsibilities in data analysis and strategic planning, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Career at JPMorgan Chase
Berlage's career at JPMorgan Chase spanned several years and included various analytical roles. Berlage started as a Strategic Development Analyst - Sr Lead in 2006 for six months, followed by a position as Manager of Marketing Analysis from 2006 to 2009. In this capacity, Berlage focused on marketing strategies and data analysis to drive business decisions. The experience gained at JPMorgan Chase laid a strong foundation for subsequent roles in data science and business intelligence.
Educational Background
Berlage holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, where they studied from 1991 to 1996. This advanced degree provided a solid academic foundation in quantitative analysis and research methodologies. Additionally, Berlage earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. This educational background has been instrumental in shaping Berlage's analytical skills and expertise in data-driven decision-making.
Experience in Data Science and Analysis
In addition to roles at Convoy and Expedia, Berlage has held significant positions in data science and analysis at other organizations. At DocuSign, Berlage worked as Director of Data Science for Sales Operations and Customer Success from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, Berlage was a Quantitative Analyst at McKinsey & Company from 2000 to 2006, where they contributed to marketing and sales practice through data analysis. This diverse experience in data roles has equipped Berlage with the skills necessary to manage complex data systems and provide actionable insights.