Joshua Alexander
Seeking position in either Management or Data Science or related fields. I have experience in a variety of industries. I've managed people in highly stressful environments. I am a veteran and meet disabled criteria although require no accommodations.
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Disaster Statistician
American Red Cross
Helping with Disaster Statistics and GIS map for disasters for Wisconsin Red Cross at state level. Volunteering to help add Data Science to role.
2024- Present
Mentor / Subject Matter Expert AI, BI, Data, and Digital Marketing
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Volunteering with SCORE while in multiple degree programs working with small business owners helping them with data analysis needs.
2024 - Present
Director of Software as a Service
Accurate Digital Solutions
Helping company with business strategy, marketing strategy, and building systems. Revamped their project management and took over project management for all projects in the company. Helping them create data collection to be able to better analysis work processes in the company and enhance better quoting for projects.
2008 - 2020
President/Owner
Promotional Science, Inc.
Owned and operated a website development/marketing agency with clients covering 6 countries primarily working as a programmer for other tech firms. We specialized in WordPress development including custom theme, plugin, and other custom modifications. Coding languages included PHP, MySQL, JS, HTML, and CSS. Shut down company during COVID and went back to medical field.
2005 - 2007
Accountant
Space Properties, LLC
Worked in accounting started off in accounts payable then trained for accounts receivables and helped CFO with audits and reconciliations of accounts. Was one of only 3 people in accounting department for a multimillion dollar real estate investment company.
2019 - Present
Emergency Medical Technician/ ER Technician
Aspirus, Inc.
Work part-time for Aspirus responding to emergency medical calls in Taylor County EMS and for Aspirus Medford Emergency Department. Went back to this field just for fun while company was going and came back full-time for a period when COVID hit now back part-time while in Grad School.
1996 - 1999
Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy
Veteran of U.S. Navy trained as a combat medic with Marine Corps served in peace time and responded to medical emergency both in field and in clinic settings.
Education
2024 - August 2027
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Edgewood College, Madison, WI
Currently enrolled in DBA at Edgewood College focusing my dissertation in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
2024 - August 2025
Masters in Digital Marketing and Analytics
Universidad Isabel I , Burgos, Spain
Studying Digital Marketing and analytics abroad online this degree is recognized in the US and I can have converted if needed once completed.
2024 - November 2025
Masters in Artificial Intelligence for Business
Universidad Isabel I , Burgos, Spain
Studying Artificial Intelligence abroad online this degree is recognized in the US and I can have converted if needed once completed.
2024 - November 2025
Masters in Big Data and Business Intelligence
Universidad Isabel I , Burgos, Spain
Studying Big Data and Business Intelligence abroad online this degree is recognized in the US and I can have converted if needed once completed.
2006 - 2007
Masters of Business Administration in Finance (MBA)
New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY
Graduated with my MBA in Finance with Distinction. My courses again included a variety of business courses including one in Managerial Decision Models which went over creating math formulas needed to solve business problems for issues where no formulas existed.
2004 - 2006
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in Finance (BSBA)
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
Graduated Magna Cum Laude along with completing multiple undergraduate certifications as part of the program. Courses included every subject in business but ultimately I ended up concentrating in Finance as my minor in Business Administration.
Publications
June 2018
Entertaining Data: Business Analytics and Netflix
International Journal of Data Analysis and Information Systems
I authored the section on Netflix which picked not only for publication but also for a speaking engagement at a Data Conference which I had to turn down at the time. Link to Article
December 2017
Technologies Effect on Exporting for Small to Medium Enterprises(SME's)
International Journal of Data Analysis and Information Systems
I authored section on Technology and Export Evolvement and Finance sections of publication this was my first academic publication. Link for Article
Skills & Expertise
Data Analysis
Strong Excel skills can do pivot tables and most intermediate to advanced excel functions.
Can run SQL functions in Excel
Computer Science
Coding experience currently in Python, R, and SQL
Previous Coding experience in PHP, HTML, CSS, MySQL, and JS.
Financial Management
Worked as an Accountant for a multimillion dollar Real Estate Investment Company
Worked doing Tax Preparation work
Business Management
Ran a programming company with 6 employees with clients spanning 6 countries.
Have been in public safety management in past careers.
Published Author
Published two academic journal articles while in college for a Data Science Journal in 2017 & 2018.
Have multiple interviews published for Business, Autism, and ADHD by other authors.
Public Safety & Military
Served in U.S. Navy as a Medic so had leadership training while in the service and was even lowest rank to become duty medic in charge.
Have worked in Corrections, Security, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Departments
Phone
630-430-6238
Marshfield, WI