Michael Merzel
About Michael Merzel
Michael Merzel serves as the Director of Workforce Analytics at Sorenson Communications, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in business intelligence and analytics, with previous roles at Macy's and the University of Utah.
Work at Sorenson Communications
Michael Merzel has been serving as the Director of Workforce Analytics at Sorenson Communications since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing workforce data analysis and implementing strategies to optimize workforce performance. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at the same company from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to data-driven decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Business Intelligence
Before joining Sorenson Communications, Michael Merzel held various positions in the field of business intelligence. He worked at Macy's as a Business Intelligence Manager from 2017 to 2018 in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. He also served as a Business Intelligence Specialist at Richter7 from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was involved in digital credit projects at Macy's as a Project Manager from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Michael Merzel earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and German from Washington University in St. Louis, studying there from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Utah, where he studied from 2020 to 2022. He also spent 11 months studying at the University of Tübingen in 2014.
Teaching Experience
In 2021, Michael Merzel worked as a Teaching Assistant for Database Theory and Advanced SQL at the University of Utah for a duration of seven months. In this role, he supported students in understanding complex database concepts and advanced SQL techniques, contributing to their academic success.