Hi, my name is
Pete Thompson.
I'm passionate about Business Intelligence and Software Development.
Summary of Qualifications
- 19 years of diverse business intelligence, software development, and engineering experience across multiple industries
- Highly skilled in multiple tech stacks, coding languages, and development tools
- Experience leading multi-disciplined teams and achieving great results
- Rated in the highest tier (top 1%) on Upwork, the largest and most trusted freelancer platform, with over $585K earned and a 100% client rating
- Received 21 personal awards across multiple companies for outstanding achievements
- Proven ability to achieve significant value and high returns on data and software projects
What I Do Best
COLLABORATIVE TEAMMATE
I enjoy collaborating with others and co-creating empowered teams that can solve any problem
ANALYTICAL
THINKING
One of my biggest strengths is analytical thinking and problem solving
INNOVATOR
My brain is wired for innovation, and I love to identify ways to implement cutting edge technology and ideas
TECHNICAL SKILLS
My technical skills are of the highest caliber. I also have the ability to quickly learn new skills to solve problems
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
I'm great at improving, optimizing, and automating processes to save time and money
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
I'm very good at figuring out how to extract critical insights from complex data sets
Expertise
- Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
- Dashboard Development
- Web Development
- Data Engineering & Automation
- Database Design & Administration
- Solving Complex Problems
- Process Optimization & Automation
- Requirements & Software Documentation
- Data Reporting Automation
Skills & Programming Languages
- Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
- SQL
- Python
- PHP / Laravel / JQuery
- Javascript
- MySQL / PHPMyAdmin
- HTML/CSS
- Database & Backend Design
- Microsoft Excel & PowerBI
- Google Cloud Services
- Google Big Query
- ETL & Data Cleaning
- Big Data & Data Governance
- JIRA, Confluence, Concourse, etc.
Professional Experience
2017 — Present
AUTOMATIONAL
Dallas, TX
Experience at Automational
Automational is a startup I founded which specializes in data engineering and custom software development services.
Principal Software Engineer
- Roles: Business Intelligence, Software Development, Data Automation
Accomplishments:
- Developed an automated reporting suite, generating 7-figure recurring revenue for a client (SPINS)
- Automated data processes and business processes for dozens of clients, significantly reducing their operation costs
- Developed multiple customized BI tools for clients including both web based and Excel/PowerBI based dashboards
- Developed multiple customized websites for clients that provide customer facing dashboards, data analytics and reporting, and process optimization
- ‘Expert Vetted’ and ‘Top Rated’ Developer on Upwork.com, the largest and most trusted freelancer platform. https://www.Upwork.com/fl/petethompson07
- Earned over $585K as a freelancer/consultant on Upwork with an 100% client success rating
2020 — 2025
SPINS
Chicago, IL
Experience at SPINS
SPINS is a data company providing retailers and brands with consumer intelligence solutions, analytics, and consulting to help them grow.
SPINS was one of my clients while working at AUTOMATIONAL.
Business Intelligence Engineer
- Roles: Business Intelligence, Software Development, Data Engineering, Product Development
Accomplishments:
- Developed a top selling Business Intelligence analytics reporting suite (PowerTabs), generating $3M annual recurring revenue and growing
- Helped to fully automate PowerTabs for monthly report roll-outs and scale it to 200+ clients
- Developed a Business Intelligence reporting suite for C&S Wholesale Grocers (a industry giant in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply), leading to a large new contract for SPINS.
- Completed multiple team projects using SQL, PowerBI, Python, and VBA.
2011 — 2017
RAYTHEON
Dallas, TX
Experience at Raytheon
Raytheon Technologies is the 2nd largest defense contractor in the United States and specializes in radars, missiles, satellite sensors, and communication technologies.
Senior Systems Engineer
- Roles: Division-Level Data Automation and Data Analytics Subject Matter Expert. Lead Software Engineer. Lead Reliability Engineer.
Accomplishments
- Received 15 awards for innovation, process improvement, and outstanding performance
- Selected among the top 1% of employees for an out of cycle promotion
- Developed over 30 business intelligence and data automation tools that solved very diverse and complex problems
- Division-level (Spaces & Airborne Systems) Subject Matter Expert on Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Reporting
- Return on investment for half of my projects was over 1,000% (10x+) within the first year
2011 — 2014
Imperium Capital Investments
McKinney, TX
Experience at Imperium
Imperium Capital Investments specialized in developing automated software that rapidly identifies current trends in investment markets, optimizes trading strategies based on those trends, and executes automated investment decisions (automated trades) for its clients.
The fully automated software and algorithm developed was able to compete with entire teams of data analysts.
Senior Software Engineer
- Roles: Lead Developer & Co-Founder of an innovative startup
Accomplishments
- Developed a software platform that reduced a 2,000 man-hour process down to 2 hours
- Developed an algorithm capable of analyzing FOREX currency data and illuminating profitable investment strategies that are actively being executed by others
- Developed software which tests any trading strategies and determines optimal take profit and stop loss levels on an hour-by-hour resolution
- Co-developed software that can auto-trade based on strategies discovered by the algorithm as well as auto-execute optimal take profit/stop losses
2010 — 2011
DIAB
Desoto, TX
Experience at DIAB
DIAB Group manufactures and markets composite materials and serves several industries including the energy, aerospace, marine, transportation, and defense industries.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Roles: Mechanical & Reliability Engineer. Process Improvement/Six Sigma. Project & Contractor Management.
Accomplishments
- Led a team that redesigned a production line, increasing output by 200%, reducing labor by 66%, and saving $400k annually.
- Managed a Six Sigma project that optimized a manufacturing process, reducing floor inventory by 50% and product travel time by 30%
- Developed a strategic plan and cost estimate for rapidly doubling entire site production to 200% capacity within 2 months
- Achieved over $200k cost savings through reliability improvements to manufacturing equipment
2007 — 2010
EASTMAN
Longview, TX
Experience at Eastman
Eastman Chemical Company, formerly Eastman Kodak, is a Fortune 350 company which manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of chemicals, fibers and plastics.
Mechanical Engineer I & II
- Roles: Mechanical Engineer. Software Developer. Project & Contractor Management. Engineering Reliability.
Accomplishments
- Developed an automated hydraulic conversion tool that saved over 7,500 man-hours
- Received 6 personal awards for outstanding achievements
- Selected among 1% of employees promoted during a promotion freeze
- Led a team that successfully resolved catastrophic failures in a $300M piping system