Joshua Kober

A Strategic Data Engineer and Analytics Professional

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My name is Joshua Kober. With a Masters degree in Data Analytics, I have been helping organizations understand, organize, and visualize their data effectively for the last 10-15 years. I have always had the heart to serve and in this role I have done just that. I've worked for organizations in the Online Retail, Education, and Healthcare industries.

I have extensive experience in data-centric programming languages including SQL, R, and Python. My proficiency extends to a wide range of visualization tools and software, such as Excel, Power BI, Metabase, Superset, and Tableau. My expertise also encompasses data orchestration and ETL/ELT tools like Airbyte and Airflow, as well as cloud data warehouses and analytics platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks. My passion for continuous learning drives me to constantly expand my skill set, enabling me to tackle complex data challenges and provide valuable insights to organizations.

I possess advanced expertise in leveraging Docker containerization technology to efficiently deploy, manage, and scale open-source applications to help with data and business needs. I'm well-versed in CRM systems including Salesforce, HubSpot, and open-source platforms.

My passion for continuous learning drives me to constantly expand my skill set, enabling me to tackle complex data challenges and provide valuable insights to organizations.

Project: Website Analytics

By leveraging Umami's privacy-focused web analytics and Superset's powerful data visualization capabilities, I comprehensively track, analyze, and derive actionable insights into traffic patterns for Kober Studio. These open-source tools enable me to understand visitor behavior, monitor key performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions while maintaining robust user privacy standards.

Project: Temples across the World

Leveraging Apache Airflow, I've developed a sophisticated web scraping pipeline to extract real-time data on the status of temples for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This automated system enables me to efficiently gather and process information, allowing for dynamic visualization of temples categorized by their current state: under construction, announced, or operational. The resulting insights provide a comprehensive overview of the Church's global temple network, facilitating informed analysis and strategic planning.

Project: Youtube Analytics

By leveraging the YouTube Analytics API and Apache Airflow, I've developed a sophisticated data pipeline that enables comprehensive analysis of artists' YouTube performance. This automated system allows me to extract and compare key metrics such as channel growth, video performance, and audience engagement across multiple artists. Through detailed analytics, I can track real-time insights including total views, subscriber growth, and the trajectory of their most successful music videos, providing a nuanced understanding of their digital success and content strategy.

Project: Data Job Postings

Leveraging the Google API and Apache Airflow, I've developed a sophisticated data pipeline to extract and analyze job postings within the data industry. This automated system enables me to gather real-time insights into market demands, required skill sets, and compensation trends across various data-related roles. By processing this information, I can provide a comprehensive overview of the current job market landscape, facilitating informed career decisions and identifying emerging trends in the data field

Career History

Where I have worked previously...

United Energy Workers Healthcare
Data Engineer
Penn Foster Group
Data Analyst (Tableau Admin) / Data Engineer
Carrus / CareerStep
Data Analyst
Mothers Lounge
Data Analyst

What I Do

What I've provided for other organizations...

ETL/ELT Pipelines
Programming
Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
Docker Containerization
Data Modeling
Project / Code Management
Design
App Development

Education

What Education Background I have...

"M.S. Major: Data Analytics"
Southern New Hampshire University
"B.S. Major: Applied Statistics & Analytics"
Brigham Young University
"B.S. Minor: Business Management"
Brigham Young University
"A.S. Major General Education"
Snow College

Platforms

API's

FastAPI Docs

Dashboards

Applications / Forms

Who I Am...

I am a seasoned Data Analytics professional with a Master's degree and 10-15 years of experience across various industries, including Online Retail, Education, and Healthcare. My extensive expertise spans data-centric programming languages, visualization tools, ETL/ELT processes, cloud platforms, and CRM systems, complemented by a passion for continuous learning and tackling complex data challenges to provide valuable insights.