Kurai Kevin Tazarurwa
About Kurai Kevin Tazarurwa
Kurai Kevin Tazarurwa is a Senior Business Systems Analyst with extensive experience in business intelligence. He has worked at Jacobs and LCRA, specializing in OBIEE report and dashboard development, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Work at LCRA
Kurai Kevin Tazarurwa has been employed at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) as a Senior Business Systems Analyst since 2019. In this role, he focuses on leveraging his expertise in business intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. His responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, developing solutions, and ensuring the effective implementation of business systems. Tazarurwa's experience in this position contributes to the LCRA's mission of providing reliable and sustainable water and energy services in Texas.
Current Role at Jacobs
Since 2015, Kurai Kevin Tazarurwa has worked as a Business Intelligence Business Analyst at Jacobs in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. His role involves utilizing business intelligence tools to analyze data and generate insights that support strategic initiatives. Tazarurwa specializes in Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE) and has developed numerous reports and dashboards to meet the needs of various stakeholders. His contributions have been integral to Jacobs' efforts in delivering innovative solutions to clients.
Education and Expertise
Kurai Kevin Tazarurwa earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Information Systems from The University of Texas at Arlington, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. Prior to this, he obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business / Computer Networking and Telecom from North Lake College, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. Tazarurwa possesses advanced skills in OBIEE 11g Report and Dashboard Development, as well as proficiency in HTML and Cascading Style Sheets. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in business intelligence and data analysis.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Kurai Kevin Tazarurwa worked at UnitedHealth Group as an Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE) Consultant for seven months in 2015, based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. He also served as an Oracle Business Intelligence Developer at Key Energy Services from 2014 to 2015 in the Odessa/Midland, Texas Area. In these positions, he developed and implemented business intelligence solutions, enhancing data reporting and analysis capabilities for the organizations.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Kurai Kevin Tazarurwa specializes in configuring metadata and designing dimensional models for business intelligence solutions. He has advanced skills in using hierarchy and time series modeling within the Business Model and Mapping layer to fulfill business requirements. His technical expertise enables him to create effective data models and reports that drive business insights and support decision-making processes.