About Taylor Facen

I'm a data enthusiast who's believes the right data operations can take an organization from good to great. I'm interested in data science, analytics, decision intelligence and everything in between. I am also a proud graduate of Howard University, MIT LGO, and OnDeck Fellows #ODC1.

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Currently

AngelList Venture

Product data analyst building out the company's analytics infrastructure across different business lines

Skills

Data

Analytics, SQL, Data Science

Programming

Python, JavaScript, Database Design

Product

MVP Planning, Event Analytics, Product Strategy

Operations

Systems, Process Flow, Cross-Team Integrations

Project Management

Special Projects, Stakeholder Management, Managing Deadlines

Communication

Presentations, Public Speaking, Documentation

Previously

Customer.io

Automated messaging platform for tech-savvy marketers

Data Intern

July 2021 — December 2021
  • Revamped reporting for operations and sales team to reflect new sales workflow
  • Developed dbt modeling for new datasets
  • Implemented suite of automated tests to improve data quality

Create Venture Studio

NY-based venture studio that builds companies from the ground up

Venture GM Intern

Jan 2021 — May 2021
  • Led qualitative and quantitative research to gain insight on industries and new market opportunities
  • Performed due diligence on business concepts, models, markets, risks, and other considerations for new companies
  • Worked with product team on MVP development, user testing, and product launch

Freeman Capital

Fintech startup focusing on providing everyday people with access to active wealth management

Chief Technology Officer

June 2018 — May 2020
  • Designed and launched MVP website and application
  • Led a team of 10 engineers, designers, testers, and other technology professionals
  • Created and communicated short- and long-term technology goals with shareholders

AB - Bernstein

Wall Street's premier sell-side research and brokerage firm

Research Analytics, Associate Officer

Jan 2018 — April 2020
  • Directed the transition from static reports to dynamic querying tools to more efficiently provide insights to the salesforce
  • Piloted the first summer Python training program for associates in offices across the U.S., Asia, and U.K.
  • Designed the data pipeline strategy consisting of data acquisition, storage, cleaning, analysis, and reporting technologies