MIchael Espena

  • Senior Data & Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Philippines (Open to New Zealand opportunities)
  • Mar 18, 2026
Full time Dairy Farm Services

Personal Summary

I am a Senior Data & Business Intelligence Analyst with over 15 years of experience in delivering enterprise reporting, analytics, and data solutions across various industries including telecommunications, BPO, and consulting. I am certified in ITIL v3 and SAP Business Objects, with strong expertise in Power BI, SQL, and Azure Data Platforms. My unique combination of technology expertise and hands-on domain knowledge in agriculture, particularly in livestock management, positions me well for roles involving data-driven operations, training, compliance documentation, or agri-technology initiatives. I am open to opportunities in New Zealand where I can leverage my skills to add value.

Skills

  • Agriculture & Farming (Ruminants) - Livestock housing and farm sanitation
  • Forage preparation and feeding systems
  • Breeding, kidding/calving assistance
  • Dairy and meat-type animal management
  • Basic animal health care and biosecurity
  • Farm record keeping and operational documentation
  • Data & Analytics - Power BI (DAX, Power Query), SAP Business Objects, Tableau
  • Advanced SQL (MSSQL optimisation, diagnostics, reporting)
  • Data warehousing, ETL processes, data governance
  • Cloud & Platforms - Azure Enterprise Data Lake
  • Data migration, ingestion, and modelling
  • Exposure to Databricks workflows
  • Business & Delivery - Requirements analysis and documentation
  • Stakeholder management and reporting delivery
  • Process improvement and performance monitoring

Licenses and certifications

  • National Certificate II - Animal Production (Ruminants), TESDA
  • ITIL v3 Certified
  • SAP Certified Support Associate - Incident Management (SAP Business Objects)

Awards and achievements

  • Built an MS SQL-based reporting tool that reduced duplicate report development, saving 35% in manpower costs.
  • Designed a CSV mapping framework that improved large-scale data migration efficiency by 25%.
  • Supported the adoption of SAP Business Analytics, contributing to a 15% increase in local market penetration.
  • Volunteered as an internal Tableau trainer, reducing external training costs by 65%.

Work Experience

Business Intelligence Analyst III - Insights Team
Jan 2018 - Present Alorica

Led requirements analysis and converted reporting needs into scalable analytics solutions. Designed and maintained Power BI dashboards aligned with client KPIs and business outcomes. Developed advanced SQL queries to support data-driven decision making. Partnered with Azure Data Lake teams to migrate and optimise reporting data sources. Produced technical documentation, test plans, and user training materials.

SAP Business Analytics Solution Architect
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 FASTTRACK Solutions Inc.

Designed and implemented SAP Business Analytics workflows for cloud-based reporting. Conducted gap analysis and optimised data models to improve reporting adoption. Delivered client presentations, demonstrations, and solution prototypes.

Service Level Manager - Reports & Visualisation
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 Globe Telecom Philippines

Mapped business and operational requirements into performance dashboards. Standardised data ingestion and reporting processes. Interpreted KPI trends into actionable insights for management. Volunteered as an internal Tableau trainer, reducing external training costs by 65%.

Lead Consultant
Jan 2005 - Jan 2015 Headstrong Philippines

Focused on business intelligence reporting, database analysis, client engagement, and team leadership across Asia-Pacific operations.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Technology Education)
Rizal Technological University
Master of Arts (Educational Management)
Rizal Technological University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Systems Technology Institute