Martin Plourde
About Martin Plourde
Martin Plourde serves as the Solutions Lead at InterWorks, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a BA in Marketing & Communications from Université Laval and an MBA from Seattle University, and he possesses extensive experience in business intelligence and data architecture.
Work at InterWorks
Martin Plourde has served as Solutions Lead at InterWorks since 2018, contributing to the company's operations in Seattle for six years. In this role, he leverages his extensive expertise in business intelligence to develop tailored solutions that meet client needs. His responsibilities include overseeing the design and implementation of data architectures, ensuring that BI solutions are user-friendly and effective. Martin's experience at InterWorks builds on his previous role as an Analytics Consultant within the same organization, where he worked for 11 months prior to his current position.
Education and Expertise
Martin Plourde holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Communications from Université Laval. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Seattle University, focusing on Business Administration and Management. His academic background supports his extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services, Tableau, and Alteryx, which are critical tools in the business intelligence field. Martin specializes in creating operational and executive dashboards that adapt to the evolving needs of organizations.
Background in Business Intelligence
Martin Plourde has a diverse background in business intelligence, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His career began at Microsoft, where he served as a Business Analytics Specialist from 2009 to 2014. He then transitioned to Viztric, where he held positions as Senior BI Consultant and Principal Consultant - BI. Additionally, he worked at Brightlight Consulting as a Sr BI/DW Consultant for Microsoft's Engineering Excellence. His experience also includes a role as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Washington, focusing on BI techniques for data visualization.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Martin Plourde has accumulated significant experience in the field of business intelligence. He worked at Viztric for a total of three years, first as a Senior BI Consultant and later as a Principal Consultant - BI. His tenure at InterWorks included a prior role as an Analytics Consultant. Martin's experience at Microsoft and Brightlight Consulting further solidified his expertise in business analytics and data visualization techniques. His professional journey reflects a commitment to enhancing business intelligence practices across various sectors.
Focus on User Adoption
Martin Plourde emphasizes the importance of maximizing user adoption of business intelligence solutions. He achieves this through effective design and implementation of data architectures that cater to the specific needs of organizations. His approach ensures that BI solutions are not only functional but also accessible and user-friendly, facilitating better decision-making processes within organizations. This focus on user adoption is a key aspect of his work at InterWorks and throughout his career in business intelligence.