Troy Cobb
About Troy Cobb
Troy Cobb is a Business Intelligence Developer at Saia Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in various roles at Saia Inc. and previously worked at Pilot Flying J and QuikTrip.
Work at Saia
Troy Cobb has held multiple positions at Saia Inc. since 2014. He began as a Proactive Notification Representative for 11 months in Johns Creek, Georgia. Following this role, he worked as a Floater for 7 months in 2015. From 2013 to 2015, he served as a Customer Service Representative. After that, he transitioned to the role of EDI National Account Administrator, where he worked for 4 years until 2019. Currently, he is employed as a Business Intelligence Developer, a position he has held for 5 years.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Saia Inc., Troy Cobb worked at Pilot Flying J as a Retail Sales Specialist from 2011 to 2013 in Braselton, Georgia. He also had a brief tenure at QuikTrip as a Warehouse Selector in 2013 for 5 months in Pendergrass, Georgia. His diverse work history has provided him with a broad range of skills applicable to his current role in business intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Troy Cobb graduated from North Laurel High School, where he earned his Diploma of Education. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in business intelligence, where he has developed expertise in data analysis, reporting, and process automation.
Achievements in Business Intelligence
Troy Cobb received the Spotlight Award for his outstanding achievements in business intelligence. He became the primary resource for complex BI inquiries and initiatives. He developed a unique Pay for Performance reporting dataset for a sales team of over 300 employees, which was later scaled to other business intelligence solutions. Additionally, he performance-tuned stored procedures and indexes to enhance the efficiency of sales ETL jobs and provided training to new hires.
Automation and Productivity Improvements
In his role, Troy Cobb created Excel macros that automated departmental reports, leading to a significant weekly savings of over 10 hours in productivity. This initiative reflects his commitment to improving operational efficiency through technology and innovative solutions.