Benjamin Niiler
About Benjamin Niiler
Benjamin Niiler is a Manager of Data Analytics at Ideagen, where he leads client training and develops reporting tools for Governance, Sustainability, Risk, and EHS Programs. He has extensive experience in safety management and project management across various industries, having held positions at several companies including SafeCon Consulting Group and Eastridge Workforce Solutions.
Current Role at Ideagen Plc
Benjamin Niiler serves as the Manager of Data Analytics at Ideagen, a position he has held since 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In this role, he manages the IBM Cognos Data Analytics Reporting program, focusing on Governance, Sustainability, Risk, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Programs. He is responsible for creating new IBM Cognos Analytic reporting tools designed to enhance client compliance and improve business intelligence Key Performance Indicator (KPI) outputs. Additionally, he leads webinars and user group presentations to elevate client knowledge and skills in data analysis.
Previous Experience in Data and Safety Management
Before joining Ideagen, Benjamin Niiler accumulated extensive experience in safety and health management. He worked as a Site Safety and Health Officer/Safety Program Manager at SafeCon Consulting Group Inc. from 2010 to 2012, overseeing projects at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA, and North Island Naval Air Base in Coronado, CA. He then served as the Senior EH&S Manager at Eastridge Workforce Solutions from 2012 to 2016, focusing on safety management in the San Diego area. His role as General Manager for the Americas at Integrum Management Systems from 2016 to 2018 further solidified his expertise in EHS and risk management.
Project Management and Implementation Experience
Benjamin Niiler has a background in project management, having worked at Silich Construction Inc. as a Project Manager and PM Software Implementation Manager from 2005 to 2010 in Aspen, Colorado. His responsibilities included overseeing project execution and implementing software solutions. Additionally, he served as a Commercial Construction Manager at Intrawest Placemaking from 2000 to 2005 in Denver, Colorado, where he managed various construction projects.
Educational Background
Benjamin Niiler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Oregon, where he studied from 1983 to 1988. He furthered his education by completing a program in Occupational Safety and Health Technician at the University of California, San Diego, from 2011 to 2012. This combination of studies has equipped him with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and safety management.
Training and Development Initiatives
In his current position at Ideagen, Benjamin Niiler acts as a corporate trainer for Cognos Analytics. He offers both beginning and advanced training programs for users, enhancing their understanding and application of data analytics tools. He collaborates with Sales and Product Development Management teams to prioritize new ideas derived from client demonstrations and discovery calls, ensuring that the tools developed meet client needs effectively.