Richard DiazDeLeon

About Me

Analytics professional with experience in business intelligence, healthcare analytics, reporting automation, and dashboard development. Skilled in SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, and statistical analysis to transform complex data into actionable insights that improve business performance and support strategic decision-making.

Location: Orange County, CA
Current Role: Financial Planning Analyst II
Education: M.S. Applied Statistics
Core Skills: SQL, Power BI, Python, Tableau, Excel
Specialties: Business Intelligence, Dashboard Development, Reporting Automation

Education

California State University, Long Beach

Master of Science in Applied Statistics ;

August 2022 - December 2024 Long Beach, CA

Field of Specialization: Data Science

Senior Design Project: Operational efficiency & staffing with LLMs

Relevant Coursework:

MKTG 675 - Seminar in Marketing Analytics
STAT 510 - Regression Analysis
STAT 520 - Statistical Inference
STAT 574 - Data Mining
STAT 544 - Statistical Consulting
STAT 530 - Experimental Design & Analysis
STAT 540 - Data Informatics
STAT 520 - Statistical Inference

California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts in Computational Applied Mathematics;

August 2019 - August 2021 Fullerton, CA

Field of Specialization: Economics

Relevant Coursework:

MATH 335 - Mathematical Probability
ACCT 307 - Accounting Information Systems
FIN 320 - Financial Management I
ECON 310 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
MATH 310 - Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 406 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
MATH 370 - Mathematical Model Building
MATH 470 - Advanced Mathematical Model Building

Experience

Kaiser Permanente

FP & A Analyst II

June 2023 - Present, Full-time Orange County, CA

Skills: Power BI, SQL, Tableau, Excel (Macros, Power Query, Pivot Tables), Python, Financial Analytics, Data Visualization

Department: Finance

Duties: Built automated Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions to support senior leadership decision-making.

Designed and automated dynamic Excel reports using advanced functions (e.g., Macros, Pivot Tables) to streamline financial budgeting and forecasting processes.
Developed interactive dashboards in Tableau and Power BI to visualize and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for cross-functional teams and leadership.
Utilized Python for data cleaning, analysis, and automation, improving the accuracy and efficiency of financial models.
Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze market pricing trends and provide actionable insights for decision-making across multiple business segments.

Kaiser Permanente

Data Scientist - Undergraduate Intern

March 2022 - June 2023, Full-time Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Skills: SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Business Objects (BO), Docker, XGBoost, Data Analytics

Department: Enterprise Analytics

Duties: Built data-driven forecasting solutions using machine learning techniques and analyzed enterprise datasets to support pricing decisions. Partnered with actuaries and stakeholders to develop reporting workflows, improve predictive models, and deliver actionable insights through analytics applications.

Collaborated with vendors, actuaries, and business stakeholders to analyze data insights and enhance pricing models, supporting improved cost optimization strategies.
Developed and deployed a forecasting web application using XGBoost, enabling more accurate predictive analytics and enterprise planning decisions.
Automated analytical workflows using Docker, improving deployment efficiency and supporting scalable analytics solutions across cross-functional teams.
Performed SQL data querying and reporting through Business Objects (BO), transforming enterprise data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.

Newport Mesa Unified School District

Math Tutor & Admin

September 2021 - May 2022 Costa Mesa, CA

Skills: Excel, Data Analysis, Reporting, Data Management, Process Improvement

Department: Education

Duties: Managed student performance data and developed reporting solutions using Excel to support operational decision-making for educators and administrators.

Maintained and validated student records, ensuring accurate reporting of grades, attendance, and performance metrics.
Used Microsoft Excel to analyze performance trends and identify areas requiring additional support.
Created reports and data summaries to help educators make informed decisions and improve student outcomes.
Collaborated with teachers and administrative teams to improve data tracking processes and operational workflows.