Project overview
Data Visualization Specialists are responsible for turning abstract information from data analyses into appealing and understandable visualizations that improve business insights from the results of the analyses. They are creative thinkers who understand user interface design and apply visualizations skills such as user experience design, data visualization and graphical design. Individuals in this role understand how information is turned into knowledge and how this knowledge supports and enables key business processes. They must have a good understanding of data access requirements for business analytics and exploration. Also required are analytical skills, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, as well as an innate curiosity around wanting to understand business processes, business strategy and strategic business initiatives to help drive incremental business value from enterprise data assets. Works on complex, major or highly visible tasks and projects as a project team member, sometimes as a project lead. Works on projects that may span a broad range of technologies. Expertise in multiple technical environments and possesses business knowledge that spans one or more business areas. Participates in project planning processes. Identifies project tasks and leads or assists with project timeline estimations. Works with other team members and business stakeholders to drive development of business analytics requirements. Leverages knowledge of business processes and data domain. Brings deep expertise in data visualization tools and techniques in translating business analytics needs into data visualization and semantic data access requirements. Works with data engineers to facilitate technical design of complex data sourcing, transformation and aggregation logic, ensuring business analytics requirements are met. Leverages enterprise standard tools and platforms to visualize analytics insights, typically working with and/or leading a small team.