Executive Summary

An experienced data strategist with over a decade of expertise in tools like Power BI, Tableau, R, and SAS, currently serving as Associate Director of Data Strategy & Insights at the University of Arkansas. Holds a BSc in Astrophysics and a Ph.D. in Space and Planetary Science, adept at integrating data sources and bridging technology with institutional knowledge.

ROBERT P. PILGRIM Ph.D. Associate Director of Data Strategy & Insights, Division of Research & Innovation

More Detailed Information

Robert is the Associate Director for Data Strategy and Insights at the University of Arkansas's Division of Research and Innovation. He holds a BSc in Astrophysics from the United Kingdom and a Ph.D. in Space and Planetary Science from the University of Arkansas. With over ten years in research analytics, Robert specializes in leveraging sponsored research projects to propel strategic university initiatives forward. At the helm of the Research Analytics reporting initiatives, he integrates a diverse range of data sources, including**:**

• Academic Analytics

• GrantForward

• IPEDS

• Digital Measures

• HERD

• HR

• Inventory

• Infrastructure

• Many other systems.

Expertise

• Transforming digital data into actionable intelligence, insights, and analytics.
• Proven track record of working across multiple units at all levels of an organization to quickly deliver results.
• Rapidly assimilates new skills and knowledge to accomplish project goals quickly and efficiently.
• Extensive real world project experience with institutional data such as sponsored programs, research advancement, HR, student, operation finances, research expenditures, infrastructure, inventory systems and diversity related data.
• Experience with the various institutional government databases and paid for platforms such as Academic Analytics, GrantForward and Streamlyne.
• Action oriented with extensive experience building end to end Business Intelligence solutions.
• Skilled in providing strategic solutions, working independently or as part of a team.
• Well-rounded technologist with core experience in database technologies, analytics, and modeling.

Proficient in a variety of programming languages and business intelligence tools

Particular emphasis on the Microsoft analytics suite.