Adam Dirks
About Adam Dirks
Adam Dirks is a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Walker Edison, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in information technology and business analysis, with experience from various organizations including Dell and Lockheed Martin.
Work at Walker Edison
Adam Dirks has been employed at Walker Edison as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in designing and building dynamic, interactive dashboards using Domo, which serve multiple business units. He has also pioneered competitive intelligence reporting by utilizing web scraped data to provide insights into pricing and page ranking. Additionally, Adam has developed an item performance indexing process that employs advanced SQL and data visualization techniques to enhance sales for underperforming items.
Education and Expertise
Adam Dirks studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Management Information Systems from 2013 to 2017. His academic background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his career in business intelligence and data analysis. He has also mentored junior analysts, sharing his expertise in SQL writing and project management.
Professional Background
Before joining Walker Edison, Adam Dirks gained diverse experience in various roles. He interned at Gonzaba Medical Group in 2014 and worked as a Teaching Assistant at the McCombs School of Business from 2016 to 2017. He also completed internships at Dell and Lockheed Martin in 2015 and 2016, respectively. From 2017 to 2019, he served as an IT Systems Analyst at Dell Technologies, further developing his skills in information technology and data analysis.
Achievements in Data Analysis
Adam Dirks has made significant contributions in the field of data analysis. He has collaborated with sales, finance, and data science teams to automate the sales goal-setting process, enhancing operational efficiency. His work in developing competitive intelligence reporting and item performance indexing has provided valuable insights that support business decision-making and drive sales growth.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Adam Dirks has a passion for hiking. He has hiked over 2000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and documented his journey on a personal blog. This personal interest reflects his commitment to exploration and adventure outside of his professional life.