Carlos Escudero
Finance & Business Intelligence Analyst
MBA Candidate | USMC Veteran | Google Certified Data Analyst
About Me
I am a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, turned finance and analytics professional. Currently I am an MBA candidate in Business Intelligence at the University of Houston-Downtown (4.0 GPA), specializing in FP&A and decision support.
My experience spans from managing complex client relationships at Steris Corporation (where I reduced downtime by 25% via data analysis) to supporting a $2M operating budget at KIPP Texas. I bridge the gap between technical data and executive strategy.
I don't just build dashboards; I build tools that answer business questions, optimize costs, and drive operational efficiency.
Career Vision & Goals
I am building a career in Finance and Business Intelligence where I analyze data, guide strategy, and support leaders with clear financial insights. My focus is on growing into FP&A and BI roles that blend analytics, storytelling, and operational impact, while staying aligned with my long-term vision for stability and growth.
I am working toward this through my MBA, hands-on projects, and consistent skill development.
Technical & Core Competencies
Data Analytics
2+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE
Power BI (DAX), Tableau, Excel Modeling, Google Data Analytics Certified.
Finance & Strategy
7+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE
Budgeting ($2M+), Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Cost Optimization (Steris & KIPP).
Leadership
USMC Veteran
Strategic planning, accountability, cross-functional team leadership, and mentorship.
Featured Projects
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Power BI | HR Analytics
Employee Turnover Diagnostics
This analysis takes a closer look at turnover patterns across regions and business roles to uncover where the organization is experiencing the highest levels of employee exits. By visualizing turnover events by region and function, the project begins to reveal early signs of onboarding challenges, leadership gaps, and operational strain.
Financial Modeling
Valero vs PBF Energy
This analysis compares Valero and PBF Energy during one of the most disruptive periods in refining history. Using multi-year vertical and horizontal analysis, I examined how each company absorbed the 2020 collapse, controlled costs, and positioned themselves for recovery. The findings reveal two very different strategies, one grounded in stability and discipline and the other built on higher leverage and amplified performance swings.
Excel Modeling | Tableau | Real Estate
Property Value Drivers
This project explores how airport proximity influences home values in Salinas and Watsonville, California. Using Zillow data, mapping tools and regression techniques, I analyzed over two thousand properties to understand what truly drives valuation. The findings show that distance from the airport has minimal impact on price, while square footage, neighborhood amenities, and school proximity dominate market behavior.