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Noel Figuera
Career Transition
Experience
Jul 2025 - Present
8 monthsCareer Transition
Jun 2024 - Jun 2025
1 year 1 monthSabbatical
- Took time off to recharge and reconnect with family and friends across Spain, the US, and Austria.
Sep 2021 - May 2024
2 years 9 monthsSwitzerland
Lead Analytics Engineer, Sales Analytics
GitLab.com
- Designed dbt data models using dimensional modeling
- Automated ETL pipelines with Python, Airflow, and Jupyter
- Standardized cross-functional metrics
- Mentored analytics engineers
- Improved planning accuracy and alignment
Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
1 year 3 monthsSwitzerland
Senior Analyst, Sales Strategy Analytics
GitLab.com
- Developed quarterly sales performance analytics using DBT and Snowflake
- Enabled effective forecasting and strategic decision-making
Nov 2017 - May 2020
2 years 7 monthsSwitzerland
Senior Data Engineer, Sales & Marketing
Tricentis GmbH
- Defined KPIs and implemented strategic analytics solutions
- Built BI dashboards with Qliksense and Periscope for pipeline, marketing attribution, and sales insights
- Developed ETL pipelines using Python, Alteryx, and Airflow
- Created self-service SQL models enabling effective ad-hoc analytics
May 2015 - Oct 2017
2 years 6 monthsBern, Switzerland
Lead Business Intelligence/Process Engineer
Walgreens Boots Alliance Development GmbH
- Led $300K ETL/data warehouse project
- Streamlined SQL ETL from more than 30 data sources
- Optimized processes
- Reduced reporting lead time by 50%
Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
7 monthsCareer Transition
Feb 2012 - Sep 2014
2 years 8 monthsWinterthur, Switzerland
Senior Manufacturing Analyst – R&D
Vistaprint Schweiz GmbH
- Managed investment analysis for global manufacturing projects ($5M)
- Supervised BI intern
- Facilitated data-driven R&D and operations decisions
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (6.5 years), Healthcare (2.5 years), Retail (2.5 years), and Manufacturing (2.5 years).
Information Technology
Healthcare
Retail
Manufacturing
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Business Intelligence (11.5 years), Sales (4 years), Marketing (2.5 years), Project Management (2.5 years), Operations (2.5 years), and Research and Development (2.5 years).
Business Intelligence
Sales
Marketing
Project Management
Operations
Research and Development
Summary
With a career spent at the intersection of business and technology, I’m interested in roles that bridge engineering and business impact, leveraging the modern data stack to deliver meaningful, data-driven solutions.
Skills
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Can-do Attitude
- Effective Communication
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Strategic Thinker
- Sql
- Data Modelling
- Python / Jupyter
- Dbt
- Sisense / Tableau
- Excel
- Snowflake / Bq
- Airflow
- Git - Ci / Cd
- Docker
Languages
Spanish
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
IntermediateItalian
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2007 - Jun 2010
Universitat Politecnica de Valencia
Master · Industrial Management Engineering · Valencia, Spain
Oct 2002 - Jun 2007
La Universidad de la Laguna
Bachelor · Computer Science · Spain
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Frequently asked questions
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Where is Noel based?
Noel is based in Bern, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Noel speak?
Noel speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Italian (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Noel have?
Noel has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Noel has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Noel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Noel be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Noel would be well-suited for roles such as: Career Transition, Sabbatical, Lead Analytics Engineer, Sales Analytics.
What is Noel's latest experience?
Noel's most recent position is Career Transition.
What companies has Noel worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Noel has worked for GitLab.com.
Which industries is Noel most experienced in?
Noel is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Noel also has some experience in Retail.
Which business areas is Noel most experienced in?
Noel is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Sales, and Operations. Noel also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Marketing, and Project Management.
Which industries has Noel worked in recently?
Noel has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas has Noel worked in recently?
Noel has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Sales, and Strategy and Planning.
What is Noel's education?
Noel holds a Master in Industrial Management Engineering from Universitat Politecnica de Valencia and a Bachelor in Computer Science from La Universidad de la Laguna.
What is the availability of Noel?
Noel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Noel?
Noel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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