Steven R. Purcell

Experience

1. April 2026 – Present

   Current

   Catalight

   Remote

   • Director, Data & AnalyticsApril 2026 – Present

   • Lead enterprise data and analytics strategy, including business intelligence, advanced analytics, data engineering, and AI/ML initiatives for clinical, finance, product, and operations stakeholders.
   • Direct analytics teams and capabilities, providing technical leadership, resource planning, and professional development.
   • Establish roadmaps for enterprise data architecture, analytics modernization, governance, predictive modeling, and self-service reporting.
   • Lead modernization of the analytics ecosystem using Snowflake, Tableau Cloud, and cloud-native technologies.
   • Direct predictive forecasting initiatives for provider costs, service utilization, and operational performance using Snowflake ML and statistical methods.
   • Guide governance practices covering critical data elements, metadata management, data classification, access controls, and appropriate protection of PHI/PII.
   • Partner with leaders across Finance, Clinical Excellence, Product, and Operations to translate business priorities into actionable analytics initiatives.
   • Champion responsible AI adoption, automation, and standardized analytical development practices.

   • Enterprise Data Strategy
   • Data & Analytics Leadership
   • Business Intelligence
   • Artificial Intelligence
   • Machine Learning
   • Snowflake
   • Tableau Cloud
   • Data Governance
   • Forecasting
   • Healthcare Analytics

2. January 2023 – Present

   Current

   Fruitful Intelligence LLC

   Virginia Beach, VA

   • Founder & Principal Data Science ConsultantJanuary 2023 – Present

   • Lead an independent data science and technology consulting business focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and technical solution development.
   • Provide technical advisory and implementation support for predictive analytics, data engineering, workflow automation, and cloud-based solutions.
   • Support customized analytics infrastructure and data-driven applications tailored to client needs.
   • Apply Python, SQL, AWS, and modern data science technologies to design and implement analytical solutions.

   • Data Science Consulting
   • AI/ML
   • Technical Advisory
   • Python
   • SQL
   • AWS
   • Analytics Engineering
   • Solution Architecture

3. April 2024 – April 2026

   InDev LLC

   Arlington, VA

   • Senior Manager, Senior Data ScientistJanuary 2026 – April 2026
   • Manager, Senior Data ScientistApril 2024 – December 2025

   • Led AI/ML, data visualization, and advanced analytics initiatives supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
   • Provided AI/ML subject matter expertise to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
   • Led a multidisciplinary team of eight data engineers, analysts, DevOps engineers, and AI/ML engineers.
   • Designed and directed the EDEN integrated data environment, reducing more than 40 hours of manual monthly reporting and projection work.
   • Developed an AI-powered ad hoc reporting tool capable of creating SQL queries, executing analytics requests, and producing natural-language summaries.
   • Supported delivery and acquisition of multiple federal contracts, including analytics solutions using more than four years of historical data.
   • Directed cloud-based data integration and analytics solutions involving AWS, Apache Airflow, Python, SQL, and business intelligence tools.

   • Federal Analytics
   • AI/ML Leadership
   • AWS
   • Data Engineering
   • Business Intelligence
   • Python
   • SQL
   • Apache Airflow
   • LLMs
   • Proposal Development

4. March 2024 – August 2026

   Southern New Hampshire University

   Remote

   • Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, Data AnalyticsMarch 2024 – August 2026

   • Taught graduate-level data analytics courses asynchronously online.
   • Guided students in SQL, Linux, RStudio, and analytical techniques.
   • Facilitated discussions, assessed coursework, and provided individual support and mentorship.

   • Graduate Education
   • Data Analytics
   • Technical Instruction
   • SQL
   • Linux
   • RStudio

5. October 2017 – April 2024

   G2Lytics

   Nashville, TN

   • Vice President of TechnologyJanuary 2021 – April 2024
   • Lead Data ScientistOctober 2017 – January 2021

   • Designed, developed, and maintained predictive models using Python, Go, SQL, and AWS services including SageMaker, S3, and ECR.
   • Supervised and mentored data analytics and engineering teams developing data-driven applications.
   • Designed and developed the nForce sales-tax noncompliance detection application, using AI/ML to identify patterns of possible fraud.
   • Collaborated with data architects and software engineers to integrate predictive models into automated solutions.

   • Machine Learning
   • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
   • Leadership
   • Data Science
   • Fraud Detection
   • Artificial Intelligence
   • FinTech

6. March 2017 – October 2017

   Community Health Systems

   Green Hills, TN

   • Systems AnalystMarch 2017 – October 2017

   • Ingested, cleansed, and validated healthcare data streams from approximately 170 hospitals.
   • Automated early warning and detection of data ingestion issues.
   • Prepared scheduled and ad hoc SQL queries for reporting and analysis.

   • Hadoop
   • Python
   • SQL
   • Healthcare Data

7. May 2016 – January 2017

   edo Interactive

   Nashville, TN

   • Data AnalystMay 2016 – January 2017

   • Analyzed credit and debit payment data and advertising campaign outcomes.
   • Worked with cross-functional teams to explain drivers of campaign performance.
   • Prepared and communicated analytical reports to internal teams and clients.

   • Hadoop
   • Python
   • SQL
   • FinTech
   • Payments Data
   • Natural Language Processing

8. August 2015 – May 2016

   Austin Peay State University

   Clarksville, TN

   • Structured Learning Assistance LeaderAugust 2015 – May 2016

   • Supported students in developing subject-specific learning and study skills.
   • Analyzed student performance data to personalize academic support.
   • Provided weekly performance reports to professors to inform program development.

   • Education
   • Mentorship
   • Mathematics

9. August 2007 – January 2012

   Cheatham County Emergency Dispatch

   Ashland City, TN

   • Emergency Dispatch SupervisorAugust 2008 – January 2012
   • Emergency DispatcherAugust 2007 – August 2008

   • Supervised public-safety communications operations and staff compliance with established procedures.
   • Coordinated emergency communications and implementation of response plans.
   • Collected medical and emergency information and provided life-saving instructions to callers.

   • Management
   • Communication
   • Documentation

10. March 2005 – August 2008

    Pizza Hut

    Ashland City, TN

    • Shift ManagerMarch 2005 – August 2008

    • Supervised staff and maintained food safety and service quality.
    • Performed inventory analysis and forecasting to support purchasing decisions.
    • Led employee training and development.