I’m Jim Ayers, a data analytics consultant and IT leader with more than 20 years of experience turning complex data into strategic insight across finance, healthcare, and technology. I specialize in data engineering, predictive modeling, BI, and enterprise software development to help organizations operate more efficiently and make informed decisions. I love building robust data ecosystems in Azure and AWS, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering dashboards and AI-driven tools that drive measurable outcomes. My approach blends solid engineering with practical business sense to turn data into action.

Jim Ayers

I’m Jim Ayers, a data analytics consultant and IT leader with more than 20 years of experience turning complex data into strategic insight across finance, healthcare, and technology. I specialize in data engineering, predictive modeling, BI, and enterprise software development to help organizations operate more efficiently and make informed decisions. I love building robust data ecosystems in Azure and AWS, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering dashboards and AI-driven tools that drive measurable outcomes. My approach blends solid engineering with practical business sense to turn data into action.

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I’m Jim Ayers, a data analytics consultant and IT leader with more than 20 years of experience turning complex data into strategic insight across finance, healthcare, and technology. I specialize in data engineering, predictive modeling, BI, and enterprise software development to help organizations operate more efficiently and make informed decisions.

I love building robust data ecosystems in Azure and AWS, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering dashboards and AI-driven tools that drive measurable outcomes. My approach blends solid engineering with practical business sense to turn data into action.

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Work Experience

Health Care Data Analytics Consultant at Coastal Horizons
January 1, 2016 - Present
Designed AI predictive models in Python/R (logistic regression) for relapse risk and integrated results into Power BI dashboards. Developed executive KPI reports and implemented Power BI row-level security. Built an Azure SQL data warehouse for staff reporting. Migrated SharePoint 2010 to Office 365 Cloud to improve collaboration. Created Python ETL pipelines for healthcare data integration. Built a Power BI search engine for EHR documents.
Founder / Principal Consultant at Landfall Analytics
January 1, 2016 - Present
Delivered AI Azure cloud foundation applications for healthcare and business clients. Developed AI Virtual Therapy Analyst Application for Android OS. Developed Ambient Listening application for AI-generated clinical notes. Built Python logistic regression models for patient outcome prediction. Deployed data warehouses integrated with BI tools. Created Power BI dashboards for operational insights.
Software Development Manager at CastleBranch
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Led 12 developers in LAMP-stack AWS web app projects. Launched Bridges, a C#/SQL SaaS platform. Implemented New Relic monitoring to optimize performance.
Information Technology Director at Coastal Horizons
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Directed IT operations for a multi-county healthcare agency. Built BI Data Warehouse for integrated care reporting. Developed patient report cards to track health metrics. Implemented secure API data exchanges with state partners. Led rollout of EHR system and centralized IT Help Desk. Developed automated Patient Appointment Reminder system that integrated EHR appointments with Twilio SMS and voice reminders.
VP, Senior IT Project Manager / Lead Architect at Wachovia Bank
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Led Basel II compliance and risk management tech projects. Designed Securities Credit Risk and Collateral Margin systems. Served as MS SharePoint Lead for enterprise solutions.
Senior Project Manager / Architect / Lead Developer at Acentron Consulting
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2004
Delivered enterprise solutions for American Express, LabCorp, Inmar, and Wachovia. Won Collaborative Impact Award (2003) for intranet innovation. Built large-scale SQL Server modeling and continuity systems.

Education

M.S. Data Analytics at University of North Carolina Wilmington
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
B.S. Computer Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

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Industry Experience

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