Jaylen Turner

About

Disney Leadership | Magical Insights | Data-Driven Storytelling

Skilled Computer and Data Scientist with a passion for leveraging Data, Machine Learning, Automation (Algorithms), and Visualizations to solve complex problems, streamline processes, create data-driven solutions, and deliver actionable insights.

M.S. Data Science | B.S. Computer Science

A little about me:

• Family • Friends • Theme Parks • Haunted Houses
• Movies • Summer • Space • Basketball • Football
• Marvel • Starwars • Disney
• Karate - I'm a black belt
• Computer Science - I like to think of myself as Iron Man... in progress
• Gaming

Experience

Senior Workforce Strategy Analyst – Disney, May 2024 - Current
• Led a cross-functional team to onboard a new scheduling system, which included overseeing system learning, testing, and training development.
• Led collaborative meetings with operational and senior leaders to address frontline cast member needs, identify challenges, and discuss solutions.
• Designed and implemented an early release process for the new scheduling system, resulting in labor cost savings of millions annually.
• Planned, developed, and maintained end-to-end data pipelines to enable day-one operational reporting for the new scheduling system.
• Automated manual processes to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Developed automated reports for key performance indicators, enhancing data visibility and decision-making.
Technologies: Python, SQL, Smartsheet, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, R

Workforce Forecasting Analyst – Disney, December 2023 - May 2024
• Developed, sustained, and optimized data pipelines for operational and reporting purposes.
• Streamlined workflows by automating manual processes, improving overall efficiency.
• Designed and implemented automated reporting systems for key performance indicators, enhancing data accessibility.
• Utilized and enhanced a machine learning model to predict weekly Disney Central call volumes.
• Presented insights and recommendations to senior leaders and directors in bi-weekly meetings.
Technologies: Python, R, Tableau, SQL, Excel, PowerBI

Labor Systems Data Analytics & Integration Internship – Disney, Summer/Fall 2023
• Developed day-one reporting solutions for the deployment of a new scheduling system.
• Engaged with clients daily to gather and clarify reporting requirements.
• Managed multiple reporting projects simultaneously, delivering customized reports while balancing client expectations and requests efficiently.
• Reports were used by leaders in park operations for a multitude of purposes including shift trades, efficiency training, and more.
• Worked with data for over $1 billion in labor costs a year and 130,000 cast members worldwide including Walt Disney World, Disney Land Resort, and Disney Land Paris.
Technologies: Python, SQL, BusinessObjects, SAP, Tableau, SSMS, Microstrategy

Business Intelligence Engineer Internship – Buckle, Spring 2023
• Developed a utility library of reusable methods to enhance long-term coding efficiency.
• Created scalable methods designed for continuous use in future projects.
• Executed rigorous unit testing to ensure optimal performance and functionality before deployment.
• Built an automated pipeline to extract methods from Databricks notebooks, organize them in the datalake, and create a wheel for seamless installation to a Databricks cluster upon passing unit tests.
• Deployed the utility library into production using the automated pipeline, ensuring future versions and deployments are smooth and reliable.
Technologies: Python, SQL, Azure Data Ecosystem, Spark, API

Data Analytic Engineer Internship - Kiewit, Summer 2022
• Handled data across HR, Safety, and Procurement, managing sensitive and high-value information.
• Implemented automated nightly data health checks on critical database objects, storing results for future analysis and reporting using Python and SQL.
• Developed dashboards and reports in PowerBI to present insights to executive officers and shareholders.
• Led end-to-end data lifecycles, from identifying business needs to deploying production-level code across multiple projects.
Technologies: Python, SQL, PowerBI, Excel, Teradata (EDW), SSMS (ODS)

Soft skills

• Curiosity • Understanding Context • Technical Mindset
• Communication • Self-Motivation • Leadership • Teamwork • Problem Solving

Technology Skills - At a glance

• Database Systems • SQL • Python • Data Analysis • Pandas
• NumPy • Data Visualization • Tableau • PowerBI • Matplotlib
• Seaborn • Plotly • Cufflinks • Data Cleaning • Data Structures
• Database Modeling Pyspark • Java • JavaScript • Algorithms
• Digital Forensics • HTML • CSS • Scikit-Learn • Machine Learning
• Azure Data Stack • Microsoft Suites • Agile Methodology • OOP

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science - 3.82 GPA, May 2023
• Minor in Criminal Justice – University of Nebraska Kearney
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude Distinction
• Dean’s List Recipient x8
Organizations:
• Men’s Leadership Project
• Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Phi Eta Sigma: Freshman Honor Society
• Epsilon Pi Tau: Technology Honor Society
• Alpha Phi Sigma: Criminal Justice Honor Society

Projects

Here are a few projects that I've poured countless hours into and have managed to not feel entirely embarrassed about. I figure they're good enough to show off to the world... or at least to anyone who cares to look.

Video Game Music Player

Predictive Analytics: Forecasting Player Engagement

Dungeons And Dragons

Library of Babel (Jaylen Approach)

   - Illusioned Complexity, Streamlined Simplicity

Photography Database

Nerf War Administrator

Statistics

Fractals

Lego Mosaic

Find all my projects here

Contact

• GitHub

Elements

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