Jon Cantrell

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About Jon Cantrell

Data & Analytics Leader | Business-IT Translator | Driving Data-Driven Decision Making I'm a strategic data and analytics leader with over 15 years of experience between business and technology. My passion lies in leading teams, transforming BI capabilities, and optimizing operations through leveraging tools and data to their maximum ability. I am currently leading the engineering team responsible for deploying Starbucks' Enterprise Portfolio Management system. Prior to that, I led a business intelligence transformation on our portfolio management team, shifting from complex and difficult to maintain Excel reports to self-service analytics utilizing Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx. I specialize in partnering with stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions, and empowering teams with actionable data. Key Strengths- Building partnerships between business & IT, translating requirements into actionable data solutions - Leading data & analytics strategy, BI transformation, and automation - Developing scalable BI solutions using Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, and other tools - Driving process improvements, data governance, and self-service reporting adoption - Data storytelling & visualization to enhance decision-making - Coaching and mentoring teams to grow data-driven cultures - Leading cross-functional Scrum teams and operating in Agile environments to drive efficient project execution By championing data automation, visualization, and process improvement, I empower organizations to move from reactive reporting to proactive, strategic decision-making. Whether leading an Agile Scrum team, integrating enterprise systems, or developing intuitive dashboards, I am committed to turning data into a powerful business asset.