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Miguel Ordorica

Data, Statistical, and Visualization Analyst

Skills

Programs

  • Minitab
  • SPSS
  • SAS
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Access
  • Qlik
  • Tableau

Languages

  • SQL
  • Java
  • C++

EDUCATION

M.B.A., Business
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

M.A., Sociology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

B.A., Anthropology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

VOLUNTEER/Hobbies

Midwest Dog Rescue Network
Volunteer - hundreds of dogs fostered

Race Volunteering and Trail Maintenance

Summary

Analytical business professional with experience in fuel conservation, transportation, data analysis, operations and education. Uses intuition, information and personal experience in his approach to problems while suggesting optional solutions. Balances opposing sides by fostering harmonious relationships to accomplish tasks and achieve a win-win outcome. Coaches and mentors other being generous with his time, and is a strong supporter of company initiatives involving people. Open-minded when evaluating new business philosophies and ideas while displaying fresh insights and original ideas. 

Professional Experience

2021Current

Data Visualization Analyst

SNA-International
  • Investigate and correct data discrepancies
  • Learn basic Qlik applications
  • Understanding of DPAA data sources
20192021

Independent Consultant

First Analytics, MPL, Wi-Tronix, others
  • Created proof of savings for MPL lube stick technology
  • Analyzed bridge accelerometer data to identify potential failure
  • Determined potential savings from Wi-Tronix data box on locomotives
20052019

Manager, Fuel Conservation

Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, NE

Oversaw data analysis and information technology for all aspects of Fuel Master program, a multi-million dollar employee-based fuel conservation program, by conducting in-depth research, managing an extensive database and creating regular progress reports resulting in savings of $100M annually.

  • Traveled extensively and served as liaison between union leadership and corporate management to negotiate rewards based on reductions in fuel consumption rate. 
  • Supported data intensive projects including an LA basin study working with Environmental Protection Agency by creating a model ensuring compliance with emission guidelines.
  • Created and managed real time reports for engineers, field managers, and upper management.  Examples include "Grade Card" for engineers to track fuel conservation by trip, Compliance Scorecards for field managers, and monthly status reports on performance for upper management
  • Supported projects for other departments. Created a system to determine minimum fueling levels at different locations to capitalize on cheaper fuel.  Different fueling locations can have substantially different costs.
20032006

Adjunct Faculty

University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Created curricula and taught three courses per semester as a full-time faculty member. Courses included Social Theory, Nationality and Race Relations, Sociology of the Family, Criminology, and a Sociology Honors Seminar.

20022003

Adjunct Faculty

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE

Created curricula and taught one to two courses per semester as part-time faculty member. Courses included Research Methods, Social Problems, and Environmental Sociology.