Dell Stinnett Christy
About Dell Stinnett Christy
Dell Stinnett Christy is the Associate Director of Data & Analytics Practice at Protiviti, with extensive experience in data science, software engineering, and database programming.
Company
Dell Stinnett Christy is currently employed at Protiviti as the Associate Director of Data & Analytics Practice. Protiviti is a global consulting firm providing solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk, and internal audit. Dell has been with the company since 2011 and is based in the Greater Atlanta Area.
Previous Roles
Dell Stinnett Christy has accumulated a diverse range of experience in various roles over the years. Prior to joining Protiviti, Dell worked as a Reporting Manager at RYLA Inc. from 2009 to 2010. Before that, she spent a decade at ZC Sterling as a Senior Software Engineer from 1999 to 2009. Dell also served as the Director of Program Development at Horizon Health Systems from 1994 to 1999 and began her career as a Programmer at Integrated Voice Solutions from 1992 to 1994.
Education and Expertise
Dell Stinnett Christy holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Data Science from Merrimack College, earned between 2018 and 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she studied Independent Concentration in Computer Programming, Military Science, and Russian from 1979 to 1983. Dell has deep expertise in SAP BusinessObjects system administration and SDK programming, utilizing .NET, Java, Semantic Layer, and RESTful Web Services. She is proficient in designing and maintaining universes, Webi reports, Crystal reports, and Xcelsius dashboards.
Technical Proficiencies
Dell's technical skills are extensive. She has led SAP BusinessObjects upgrade planning and installation for versions XI r2, XI 3.1, and BI 4.x. She has also developed BI Platform SDK programs, including .BIAR file backup split by folder and user preference setter. In database programming, Dell is skilled in creating Views, Materialized Views, Stored Procedures, and Stored Functions in Oracle and MS SQL Server. Additionally, she engages in data loading and cleansing using Azure Databricks with Python and is familiar with Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory for data management and integration. Dell is an expert in SQL with proficiency in MS SQL Server and Oracle, and understanding of other database systems.
Focus on Usability in Database Design
Dell Stinnett Christy places a significant emphasis on usability and application integration in her database design work. Her focus includes not only efficient database architecture but also ensuring the databases serve various applications, reporting needs, and the requirements of AI and Machine Learning projects. This holistic approach helps in creating databases that are not only robust but also align well with broader business objectives and technological advancements.