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Russ Cantrell

Data Analyst

University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL

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My Portfolio Highlights

My New Course

Understanding Data Science

My New Course

Analyzing Data in Tableau

My New Course

Statistical Techniques in Tableau

My New Course

Understanding Data Science

Data virtuoso, transforming raw numbers into a masterpiece of understanding.

My Work

Take a look at my latest work.

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Introduction to Tableau

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Understanding Data Science

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Understanding Cloud Computing

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Tableau Public

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Introduction to Tableau

My Certifications

These are the industry credentials that I’ve earned.

Other Certificates

American Red Cross CPR (Adult and Pediatric)

American Red Cross AED (Adult and Pediatric)

Tableau Tableau Academic Ambassador

Microsoft Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

CompTIA N+ Network Administration

University of South Alabama Computer and Network Administration Certificate Program

University of South Alabama Non-Profit Organization Management Certificate Program

American Red Cross First Aid (Adult and Pediatric)

CITI Program Physical Science Responsible Conduct of Research

University of South Alabama iLead Leadership Institute Certificate Program

University of South Alabama Retail Management Certificate Program

University of South Alabama Health Informatics Certificate Program

CITI Program Undue Foreign Influence Risks and Mitigations

CITI Program Human Research Social-Behavioral-Educational (SBE)

CITI Program Conflict of Interest

Tableau Tableau Academic Ambassador

State of Alabama Licensed Insurance Adjuster

DataCamp Course Completion

Take a look at all the courses I’ve completed on DataCamp.

Courses

Understanding Data Science
Understanding Cloud Computing
Understanding Data Engineering
Introduction to Tableau

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama | Jul 2023 - Present

Director of Data Administration and Strategic Initiatives

• Administers, updates, and maintains complex databases to support the missions of the College of Medicine, Office of Accreditation and Planning, and Medical Education. • Implements use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools for data visualization and dashboard design to synthesize and interpret data from multiple sources across the College of Medicine (COM) to advise continuous quality improvement (CQI) and accreditation practices. • Responsible for implementing dashboards, key performance indicators, executive summaries, and data integration to support strategic decision-making. • Oversees audit integrity of all medical education data stored and reports on behalf of the COM to accrediting agencies, university administration, public relations, etc. • Helps achieve the strategies and tactical direction for accreditation-related projects and processes to drive quality improvement and mitigate accreditation compliance risks. • Serves as a member of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and the Strategic Planning advisory committees.
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University of South Alabama Health | Nov 2018 - Jul 2023

Data Analyst

• Developed Cerner CCL reports and Tableau visualizations for medical and administrative staff • Provided data and statistics to University faculty to be used in peer-reviewed academic research • Member of internal Performance Management / Performance Improvement teams • Managed and maintained COVID-19 testing data during Coronavirus pandemic response • Taught internal classes on data science, data visualization, data literacy, and best practices

Turner Supply Company | Nov 2009 - Nov 2018

Network & Systems Administrator

• Original duties equal to and redundant with the IT Manager, overseeing all IT operations • Later specialized as EDI Coordinator, responsible for document management and e-commerce

Carlisle Medical | Oct 2006 - Nov 2009

Information Technology Specialist

• Director of IT Operations, managing a team of IT professionals under my direct supervision • Negotiated contracts and pricing with key software vendors and service providers • Responsible for creating and submitting State and Federal narcotics reports to various authorities • Successfully coordinated implementation of high-volume production ERP and VOIP systems

Pilot Catastrophe Service | Oct 2005 - Oct 2006

Agent Advocate

• Drafted technical documents to be used by employees as help files and job aids • Assisted with the legal interpretation and application of insurance policies • Managed an office environment of over one hundred users, with duties including the processing of vital documentation and employee-manager interactions including termination

Odyssey Networking Inc | Jan 2005 - Sep 2005

Level 2 Network Technician

• Technical consultant for businesses in the U.S. and internationally • Drafted lecture notes and exams for MCSE certification classes and supervised class sessions • Set up and managed multiple virtual networks for use in classroom and lab environments • Helped rebuild the Red Cross’s network infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Katrina

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Ph.D. in ComputingUniversity of South Alabama | 2025
Master of Science - MS, Computer and Information SciencesUniversity of South Alabama | 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA University of South Alabama Mitchell College of Business | 2021
Bachelor of Science, Computer ScienceUniversity of Alabama | 2003
International BusinessChiba University | 2000

About Me

Russ Cantrell

Russell W. Cantrell is the Director of Data Administration and Strategic Initiatives at the USA College of Medicine. Russ is also a Ph.D. candidate at the USA School of Computing with research interests in burnout, higher ed, and healthcare IT.

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