I'm Shirley A. Schexnayder, an analytical IT data professional with experience across healthcare analytics, quality measurement, technical documentation, and PMO support. I specialize in turning disparate datasets into repeatable, auditable data products and documentation. I’m proficient in SQL, Python, Tableau, and advanced Excel, with working knowledge of AWS Glue/data warehousing and growing Power BI proficiency. I excel at building repeatable reporting processes, cleaning and linking disparate datasets, and translating business needs into reliable data products and documentation. I’m recognized for stakeholder engagement with senior leaders, strong business acumen, and delivering audit-ready processes and artifacts.

Shirley A. Schexnayder

I'm Shirley A. Schexnayder, an analytical IT data professional with experience across healthcare analytics, quality measurement, technical documentation, and PMO support. I specialize in turning disparate datasets into repeatable, auditable data products and documentation. I’m proficient in SQL, Python, Tableau, and advanced Excel, with working knowledge of AWS Glue/data warehousing and growing Power BI proficiency. I excel at building repeatable reporting processes, cleaning and linking disparate datasets, and translating business needs into reliable data products and documentation. I’m recognized for stakeholder engagement with senior leaders, strong business acumen, and delivering audit-ready processes and artifacts.

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I’m Shirley A. Schexnayder, an analytical IT data professional with experience across healthcare analytics, quality measurement, technical documentation, and PMO support. I specialize in turning disparate datasets into repeatable, auditable data products and documentation.

I’m proficient in SQL, Python, Tableau, and advanced Excel, with working knowledge of AWS Glue/data warehousing and growing Power BI proficiency. I excel at building repeatable reporting processes, cleaning and linking disparate datasets, and translating business needs into reliable data products and documentation. I’m recognized for stakeholder engagement with senior leaders, strong business acumen, and delivering audit-ready processes and artifacts.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Traveling Management Trainer (Contract) at Alliance Micro
January 1, 2015 - November 4, 2025
Delivered MS Office training (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and management/professional development courses, with emphasis on advanced Excel topics including pivot tables and data analysis for business audiences.
ITS/PMO Consultant (Contract) at Robert Half Technology at LSU
January 1, 2017 - November 4, 2025
Built technical and procedural documentation for a start-up PMO within ITS; supported ad-hoc IT and PMO projects. Partnered with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate into process maps and SOPs. Standardized templates and documentation structure to accelerate onboarding and reduce cycle time for project intake.
Technical Writer (Contract) at CRIF Lending Solutions
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Interviewed SMEs across Security, Virtual Storage, Networking, and Server teams to develop SOC 2 and DR documentation. Produced audit-ready process artifacts and DR runbooks that supported successful SOC 2 recertification. Organized archival and retrieval taxonomy; designed a reusable Project Charter template. Projects included SOC 2 pre-approved IT process documentation; Disaster Recovery testing/recovery docs; IT Security checklists. Authored 80+ IT process documents in ~18 months, improving audit readiness and operational consistency. Delivered disaster recovery documentation and SOC 2-aligned process documentation contributing to successful certification renewal.
Research Analyst, Quality Management & Analytics at Amedisys, Inc.
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Built ad hoc and recurring analyses for Medicare quality outcome measures during Pay for Performance demonstration. Linked datasets from multiple sources to support complex analyses; performed market segmentation. Led process improvement to automate report requests and tracking via SharePoint, reducing manual steps and turnaround. Key outcomes included a corporate-wide SharePoint report request process; automated QMA workflow tracking; departmental site launch.
QA/QC/Management Analyst (Consultant) at Deltha Corporation / The Road Home
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Performed internal audits of program documents; executed system testing of proprietary applications. Compiled and analyzed testing data; created internal audit reports in Excel and Access. Developed end-user documentation and functional specs; liaised between business and IT; managed document archive project.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of New Orleans
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Louisiana State University
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at Louisiana State University
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Data Analytics Program at LSU/Fullstack Academy
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
SQL & Python Training (YouTube courses) at Rob Mulla
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025

Qualifications

COGNOS Reporting Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet