Public Sector Technology and Operations Advisor

Ashley Orosz

With over a decade of industry experience, I work with cities, counties, and states to implement strategic technology and operations projects that accelerate government performance and services for constituents.

My Experience

A Journey Through Public Sector Data and Technology

My professional journey over the last 15 years has provided me with the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of change, implementing technology solutions for a diverse array of organizations.

My work portfolio spans the public and private sectors, including management consulting, public policy, operations, and sales. In each role, my primary focus has been on leveraging data and project management processes to drive operational efficiencies, revenue, and organizational goals.

Plante Moran

public sector consulting manager

•Technology and operations advisor to public sector organizations with projects spanning software needs assessments, system selections, ERP implementations, organizational assessments, and IT project management.

(2022 – Present)

University of Chicago Crime Lab

research manager

•Implementation manager and technical writer for Chicago’s first publicly facing violence dashboard, linked here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/vrd/home.html
•Analyzed system processes for stakeholders (Chicago Police Department, City of Chicago Mayor’s Office, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office) to improve workflows and advance data transparency.

(2019 – 2022)

University of Chicago Crime Lab

embedded research analyst (CPD)

•Mastered Chicago Police Department technical tools and programs in order to educate staff on implementation and communicate technical solutions.
•Synthesized raw crime data and presented findings to upper CPD management to recommend appropriate staffing for historically violent weekends in Chicago.

(2018 – 2020)

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“If you don’t innovate fast, disrupt your industry, disrupt yourself, you’ll be left behind.” 

-John Chambers, CEO of Cisco

 

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my Skills

I have honed a diverse set of skills over the years, ranging from data analysis and visualization to project management and sales.

  • sales and operations
  • Project management
  • technology advisor
  • Data Analytics

Data Analytics

  • Data Analysis (Excel, Tableau)
  • Data Visualization (Tableau, Excel)
  • Presenting Data to Stakeholders and Non-Technical Audiences

Technology projects

  • Technical Project Management
  • ERP Implementations
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Vendor Liaison Program Team Lead

Project Management

  • Project Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Team Management
  • Budget Management

Education

Northwestern University

applied project management certification

 

(2023)

University of Illinois (Chicago)

Master of ARTS IN CRIMINOLOGY

 

(2016 – 2018)

Indiana University

Bachelor OF ARTS in POLITICAL SCIENCE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

(2006 – 2010)

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