Jay Stannard
About Jay Stannard
Jay Stannard is a Data Scientist with extensive experience in data integration and visualization. He holds multiple degrees, including a Doctorate in Philosophy from George Mason University, and has worked for organizations such as FINRA and Florida Polytechnic University.
Work at FINRA
Jay Stannard has been employed as a Data Scientist at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2017. In this role, he focuses on data analysis and integration, utilizing various programming languages and tools to enhance data management processes. His responsibilities include creating integrations with FINRA’s Service Management API using Python REST and SOAP libraries, which facilitates connectivity with other enterprise applications. Stannard also prepares a weekly Remote Connectivity Report that assists executives in evaluating the load on remote connections, which is crucial for decision-making regarding remote infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Jay Stannard has an extensive educational background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics and Philosophy from George Mason University, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering at the University of Florida from 2002 to 2009. He also holds a Master of Science degree from Florida Polytechnic University, which he obtained from 2014 to 2016, and another Master of Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completed in 2019. His education equips him with a strong foundation in data science and analytics.
Background
Before joining FINRA, Jay Stannard held various positions that contributed to his expertise in data science and analytics. He worked as a Data Warehouse Engineer and a Graduate Assistant at Florida Polytechnic University, where he gained experience in data management and analytics. Additionally, he served as a Business Intelligence Developer at The Cardiac & Vascular Institute for seven months in 2016. His early career included an internship at Prioria Robotics, where he developed foundational skills in engineering and data analysis.
Technical Skills and Tools
Jay Stannard possesses a diverse skill set in data science and analytics. He is proficient in HTML and CSS, which he uses to format Service Desk elements. Stannard has experience loading data from Amazon S3 into data warehouses for analytics and extracting data from JIRA and Genesys REST APIs, simplifying JSON data for integration. He utilizes Splunk for data ingestion and creates dashboards and reports using SPL. His technical expertise allows him to design effective data visualizations, such as tracking ticket resolution metrics.
Projects and Contributions
In his role at FINRA, Jay Stannard designed a visualization tool to track ticket resolution by agent, application, and month. This project exceeded the requirements set by the Help Desk manager, demonstrating his ability to deliver impactful solutions. Additionally, he prepares reports that inform executive decisions regarding remote connectivity, especially during the pandemic, highlighting his contributions to organizational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.