About me

A practical approach to making data useful.

I have spent more than 15 years working in data and analytics, from hands-on reporting and development to leading analytics teams and enterprise data initiatives.

Will Elnick reviewing information on a computer with a colleague

Perspective

Stay close to the problem.

I enjoy the point where business problems and technical possibilities meet: understanding what people actually need, making the problem concrete, and building something useful enough to improve through real feedback.

Over time, my work has expanded from reporting and analytics into data strategy, architecture, governance, cloud platforms, automation, and AI-assisted workflows. I still value staying close enough to the work to understand how solutions are built and used.

How I work

Short feedback loops. Visible progress.

Start with the business need, make the idea tangible early, deliver a useful first version, and improve it with real feedback.

  1. 01

    Understand the need

    Start with the decision, workflow, business question, or problem.

  2. 02

    Mock up the solution

    Give stakeholders something concrete to react to early.

  3. 03

    Build a practical first version

    Create useful output quickly enough to expose real requirements.

  4. 04

    Review with the business

    Validate that the work answers the intended question.

  5. 05

    Iterate and improve

    Refine the solution where feedback and usage show additional value.

Areas of expertise

Breadth across the analytics lifecycle.

My work spans the leadership, architecture, reporting, and delivery decisions required to build useful analytics capabilities.

Leadership and Strategy

  • Data & Analytics Strategy
  • Analytics Leadership
  • Enterprise Reporting Strategy
  • Data Governance
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • Team Development

Data and Architecture

  • Data Architecture
  • Data Warehousing
  • Data Integration
  • Cloud Data Platforms
  • Analytics Engineering
  • Platform Modernization

Business Intelligence and Analytics

  • Business Intelligence
  • Executive Reporting
  • KPI Development
  • Operational Analytics
  • Financial Analytics
  • Healthcare Analytics

AI and Automation

  • AI-assisted development
  • AI-enabled analytics workflows
  • Reusable AI workflows
  • Workflow automation

Selected technologies

SQL · T-SQL · Python · Power BI · DAX · Power Query · VBA · Snowflake · Azure Data Factory · dbt · Power Automate · DevOps workflows · ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini

Uses AI-assisted development and reusable AI workflows as part of modern analytics work.

Education

Hofstra University
Bachelor of Business Administration, concentration in Entrepreneurship and Management, Cum Laude

Beyond the office

More to the story.

Will Elnick smiling while seated in an office lounge

DadJogger

A personal project where I experiment with ideas around running, parenting, challenges, and everyday life.

Running

I have been a runner for most of my life, from track and cross country to marathons and ultramarathons.

Community and volunteering

I also spend meaningful time coaching youth sports and volunteering with Cub Scouts.

Let’s connect.

Thoughtful conversations about analytics leadership, data strategy, and practical delivery are always welcome.

Contact me