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Data Visualization Expert

Omar is a Data Visualization expert with a passion for visualizing data and teaching Tableau. He has the ability to use visual analytics and storytelling to help make data accessible and inspire people to make better decisions. Prior to joining Action, Omar has worked for Tableau Software Professional Services, several Apple teams, Google, and numerous non-profits (Tableau Service Corps).

Omar is a Tableau Desktop certified professional and has a Masters in Data Visualization and Analytics from the Maryland Institute College of Arts (MICA). His work has been featured on the Tableau Racial Equity Data Hub. You can find more of Omar’s extensive Tableau work on his Tableau Public page.

In Omar’s free time, you’ll find him playing basketball, gaming, or hanging out with family or friends. If you’re looking for some amazing chai, then reach out!

Work Samples

Experience

  • Tableau and Alteryx Consultant

    Action (Apple)

    2020 - Present

  • Tableau Consultant

    Apple + Google

    2018 - 2020

  • Analytics Consultant

    Tableau Professional Services

    2016-2018

Services

  • Data Visualization + Storytelling

    Omar prioritizes the importance of clean and easy visual design coupled with insight that tells a story

  • Data Analysis + ETL

    Omar recognizes the importance of cleaning messy data and the need to bring together various data sources to ensure ease and access for reporting and data visualization use.

Education

  • MICA

    Masters in Data Analytics and Visualization

  • UMBC

    Financial Economics + Information Systems

Skills

  • Tableau Desktop

  • Tableau Server

  • Alteryx

  • SQL

  • Data Viz Design

  • Personable

  • Emotionally Intelligent

  • Inclusive

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"Data is the ‘water’ of technology and business: it can be scarce or excessive. Insufficient access to data has challenges. And, distributing data optimally brings positive change and impact."

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