Alexis Thompson Beam, PhD
About Alexis Thompson Beam, PhD
Alexis Thompson Beam, PhD, is a BI Developer with a strong background in cognitive science and extensive experience in data analysis and reporting. Currently employed at Insight Global, she has held various roles in the field and has contributed to academic research and publications.
Work at Insight Global
Alexis Thompson Beam has been employed as a BI Developer at Insight Global since 2018. In this role, she has contributed to the development of custom embedded Tableau reporting for new business ERP web applications. Her responsibilities include formulating style guides, best practices, and documentation for enterprise reporting suites. She operates in the Greater Atlanta Area and has maintained this position for six years.
Education and Expertise
Alexis Thompson Beam holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cognitive Science from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in the same field at the same institution. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan from 2005 to 2009. Her academic background includes expertise in Electroencephalography (EEG) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI).
Teaching Experience
During her time at the University of Notre Dame, Alexis Thompson Beam served as a teaching assistant for various courses, including Learning and Memory, Introduction to Cognitive Science, Statistics for Psychology Majors, and Introduction to Psychology. This experience contributed to her understanding of cognitive science and enhanced her teaching skills.
Professional Memberships
Alexis Thompson Beam has maintained professional memberships with several organizations since 2010. These include the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Midwestern Psychological Association. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to the field of psychology and cognitive science.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Insight Global, Alexis Thompson Beam held various positions in the field. She worked as a Data Analyst at Clockwise.MD by DocuTAP from 2017 to 2018, and as a Service Design Senior Analyst at NCR Corporation from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Lead Cognitive Analyst at Decooda from 2013 to 2015 and as a Graduate Research Assistant/Lab Manager at the University of Notre Dame from 2009 to 2014.