Jarrod Connally
About Jarrod Connally
Jarrod Connally is the Director of Data & Analytics at BrightSpring Health Services, where he leads teams in managing data operations and enhancing business processes. He has a diverse background in finance and analytics, having held various roles in organizations such as Humana, Genscape, and United Way.
Current Role as Director of Data & Analytics
Jarrod Connally serves as the Director of Data & Analytics at BrightSpring Health Services, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a team of data engineers responsible for managing the Azure Synapse Data Lake and Azure Data Factories. He adopts a teaching approach when collaborating with teams, aiming to enhance business operations and improve decision-making processes. Connally also oversees a team of data visualization developers who create solutions using Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
Previous Experience at BrightSpring Health Services
Before his current role, Connally worked at BrightSpring Health Services as a Senior Analyst in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to improving efficiency for finance, sales, and operating units by developing processes and systems that streamline decision-making. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his advancement to Director.
Educational Background in Economics
Connally studied at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Applied Economics from the same institution. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation for his roles in data analytics and financial analysis.
Professional Experience in Financial Analysis
Connally has extensive experience in financial analysis, having worked as a Financial Analyst at Genscape, Inc. from 2018 to 2020 and as a Finance Analyst at Humana from 2016 to 2018. He also held the position of Finance Professional II at Humana for 11 months in 2018. His roles involved analyzing financial data and contributing to strategic decision-making within the organizations.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
In addition to his corporate experience, Connally served as an Adjunct Professor of Economics at Indiana University Southeast from 2018 to 2020. This role allowed him to share his knowledge and expertise with students, further emphasizing his commitment to teaching and mentorship in the field of economics and data analytics.