Lead Data Analyst
Michael is the Lead Data Analyst on the Data Services team. During his time at Bitfocus, he served as a System Administrator for both the San Fransico and Nevada CoCs, before finding his niche in Data Analytics. This experience allowed Michael to become a subject matter expert on Clarity Human Services with a specialty in configuring complex data pulls. Michael works closely with the Data Engineering team in designing our Looker data structure and highlighting future data needs. He also works with our PRO and Community Administration departments to create custom dashboards covering all aspects of HMIS. Before entering the homelessness service industry, Michael used his data analytics skills for process optimization and production management in an industrial environment. His past roles required the utilization of data to maximize value through extending equipment longevity and improving process efficiency without sacrificing product quality. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University.
Home is where children find safety and security, where we find our identities, where citizenship starts. It usually starts with believing you’re part of a community, and that is essential to having a stable home.
Mathew Desmond