Aleksandra (Sasha) Zhyk
About Aleksandra (Sasha) Zhyk
Aleksandra (Sasha) Zhyk is a Data Engineer at Oportun, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience at Bank of America in various analytical and operational roles, she specializes in data stewardship and financial data systems.
Work at Oportun
Aleksandra Zhyk has been employed at Oportun as a Data Engineer since 2022. In this role, she focuses on data stewardship and provides subject matter expertise for financial data and systems. Her responsibilities include ensuring data quality and integrity, which are critical for the company's operations. She also owns, troubleshoots, and resolves incidents related to data integrations and reporting systems, contributing to the smooth operation of these systems.
Previous Experience at Bank of America
Prior to her current position, Aleksandra Zhyk worked at Bank of America for several years in various roles. She served as an Assistant Vice President (AVP) in multiple capacities, including Production Services Lead in General Ledger Operations from 2015 to 2018, and Senior Financial Analyst in GWIM Finance Client Balance Reporting from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she held the position of Corporate Workplace Analyst and worked as an Applied Technology Program Intern. Her experience at Bank of America provided her with a solid foundation in financial operations and data management.
Education and Expertise
Aleksandra Zhyk has a robust educational background in finance and data science. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) between 2012 and 2014. She also holds an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business Administration from Central Piedmont Community College, obtained from 2010 to 2012. Furthermore, she completed a Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics at UNCC from 2019 to 2022, enhancing her analytical skills and technical expertise.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In her role as a Data Engineer, Aleksandra Zhyk utilizes strong SQL development skills to build effective and scalable financial data solutions. She designs and executes strategies for real-time data analysis, which enhances the efficiency of financial operations. Her work involves collaborating with management, business partners, analysts, developers, architects, and engineers to support data quality efforts. Additionally, she executes ad-hoc research, demonstrating versatility in data analysis, from basic SQL queries to advanced analytical models.