William is the CEO and Founding Partner of Compass Analytics. With 10+ years of experience helping enterprises drive value with analytics, William has worked in the airline, pharmaceutical, and higher education industries, where he’s built analytical solutions that have generated and saved millions of dollars for organizations.

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Based in Montréal, William earned his Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management and Data Intelligence at Concordia University and his Master of Management in Analytics from Queen’s University. Outside of work, he loves to travel with his fiancée Melissa and often tries out different airlines and cuisines worldwide.

• Customer Analytics

• Airlines & Aviation
• Higher Education
• Pharmaceuticals
• Retail
• Consumer Product Goods

• Alteryx - Designer Core Certification
• AWS - Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Databricks - Lakehouse Fundamentals
• Alteryx - Server Administration

Scott is the Managing Partner of Compass Analytics. With a proven track record of creating real organizational change through digital and data transformations, Scott specializes in data strategy development, execution, and change management – all required for analytics transformation success. Scott brings a unique and practical perspective to the table with 8+ years of data analytics experience across various industries, from consulting and CPG to retail and pharmaceuticals.

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Based in Montréal, Scott earned his Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Data Intelligence from Concordia University. Outside of work, he is an avid golfer, traveler, and loves to spend time walking up Mount Royal.

• Data Strategy and Transformation Planning
• Data Literacy and Training
• Office of Finance
• Pharmaceuticals
• Retail
• Consumer Product Goods

• Alteryx Designer Core
• Alteryx Partner Certified
• AWS Certified Cloud
• Practitioner

Tyler is a Data Engineer Consultant at Compass Analytics. Tyler brings experience from the pharmaceutical industry to Compass where he led data migration from on-premise to the AWS cloud. His work resulted in significant cost reductions in maintenance and manual work. He was also responsible for creating new outlier detection logic, maintaining manufacturing process parameters and developing dashboards.

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Tyler has experience working in Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Python, R, SQL, Alteryx, Dataiku, PowerBI, QlikSense, and Git. Tyler is based in Toronto, Ontario. He is a 2023 Master of Management Analytics graduate from McGill University. Outside of work, golf is an instrumental part of Tyler's life. He used to play with Team Ontario from 2014 to 2017, and is currently an instructor now for up and coming students.

• Data Engineering
• Alteryx
• Databricks

• Databricks - Certified Data Engineer Associate
• Alteryx - Designer Core Certification
• Alteryx - Server Administration
• Alteryx - Server Implementation
• Microsoft - AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals
• Alteryx - Designer Advanced Certification
• Databricks - Platform Administrator
• Databricks - Partner Training - Cloud Data Warehouse Migration (Verified)
• Databricks - Generative AI Fundamentals
• Databricks - Azure Databricks Platform Architect
• AWS - Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Dataiku - Core Designer Certificate

Jerry is an Analytics Consultant at Compass, specializing in developing visualizations and data products. Prior to joining Compass, he gained experience in cybersecurity and Salesforce consulting. Jerry holds a bachelor's degree in Business Technology Management from Concordia University in Montreal. He excels in a design-oriented approach, which he applies in UI/UX workshops and in the creation of dashboards, Microsoft Power Apps, and web applications.

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Jerry also instructs the Introduction to Figma workshop for the McGill Masters of Management in Analytics. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading, camping, and cheering for his favourite NBA team, the Toronto Raptors.

• UI/UX
• App Design and Development
• Dashboards

• Alteryx - Designer Core Certification

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Scott is the Head of Sports and Entertainment at Compass Analytics. Scott brings over 20 years of experience at the intersection of sports and technology, making him a leading voice in the industry. His diverse background includes roles in baseball operations, sponsorship, and analytics at organizations like MLSE and the Ottawa Senators, as well as sports tech start-ups and sponsorship agencies. At SAP, Scott led North American sports initiatives, shaping software solutions and strategies for global giants like Bayern Munich and the NBA.

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He holds degrees from Laurentian, McGill, and Queen’s University and serves on the boards of prominent sports management programs. Scott is also an advocate for women in sports tech and recently completed his first Ironman Triathlon.

• Sports Analytics

• Alteryx Partner Certified

Duc Nguyen is an Analytics Consultant at Compass Analytics with a passion for problem-solving through data. With a background in advisory services, Duc has developed a strong foundation in analytics and consulting, working with a diverse range of industries, including retail, e-commerce, agri-food, and financial institutions.

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Beyond his technical skills and professional experience, Duc is known for his curiosity and creative approach to tackling challenges. Outside of work, Duc enjoys getting creative in the kitchen, testing new recipes, and sharing meals with friends and family.

• Power Platform
• Alteryx
• Retail
• eCommerce
• Agri-Food
• Financial Services

• Alteryx - Designer Core Certification
• Microsoft - PL-900: Power Platform Fundamentals

Emery Dittmer is an Analytics Manager and Project Scrum Master at Compass Analytics. Emery brings close to a decade of experience with a proven track record in leading data-driven projects that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. He specializes in project management, data strategy, business intelligence, and data science. His technical expertise spans across Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Sigma, Streamlit, Python, Snowflake and Databricks to name a few. He has successfully transitioned organizations to advanced analytics platforms, unlocking significant insights and reducing time to analysis.

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Based in Montreal, Emery holds a Master of Management in Analytics from McGill University. Outside of work, Emery is passionate about sports, particularly running, hiking and rock climbing, you can usually see him at the climbing gym testing some new routes, or kicking back with some friends.

• Dataiku - Core Designer Certificate
• Microsoft - DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Microsoft - AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft - PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• Tableau - Desktop Specialist
• Alteryx - Designer Core Certification
• Alteryx - Designer Advanced Certification
• PMI - Certified Associate in Project Management
• Dataiku - ML Practitioner Certificate
• Dataiku - Advanced Designer Certificate

Ethan Pirso is a Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer based in Montreal, Quebec, specializing in healthcare analytics and pharmaceutical solutions. As an Analytics Consultant at Compass Analytics, Ethan builds data pipelines, develops web applications, and leads generative AI projects. Leveraging platforms like Dataiku, Databricks, and AWS, he creates diverse data solutions to tackle complex challenges.

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Ethan holds a Master of Management in Analytics from McGill University, with a strong foundation in Neuroscience, Statistics, and Computer Science that fuels his passion for transforming healthcare in Canada. Outside of work, Ethan enjoys staying active—you'll likely find him rock climbing or cycling around Old Montreal.

• Healthcare

• Databricks - Lakehouse Fundamentals
• Dataiku - Core Designer Certificate
• Dataiku - Generative AI Practitioner Certificate
• Alteryx - Designer Core Certification
• Databricks - Azure Databricks Platform Architect
• Dataiku - ML Practitioner Certificate
• Dataiku - Advanced Designer Certificate
• Databricks - Generative AI Fundamentals
• Dataiku - MLOps Practitioner Certificate
• Dataiku - Developer Certificate
• Microsoft - PL-900: Power Platform Fundamentals
• Alteryx - Server Implementation

Andrea is an Analytics Consultant at Compass Analytics. With a bachelor’s degree in Business Technology Management from Université de Sherbrooke, Andrea has gained valuable experience in the transportation and IT industries. She has contributed to the creation of insightful Power BI dashboards, supported projects that enhance decision-making processes, and improved the performance of transportation and forecasting systems.

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Andrea leverages her strategic approach and problem-solving skills to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights. Outside of work, Andrea loves attending concerts, traveling, playing golf, and backcountry skiing.

• Power BI

• Dataiku - Core Designer Certificate
• Alteryx - Designer Core Certification

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Sarah Kotb is our Marketing Coordinator, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing innovative marketing strategies to amplify the brand’s presence and engage with our audience. With a strong foundation in marketing, honed through her education at McGill University, Sarah combines creativity and analytical thinking to develop campaigns that resonate.

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Sarah’s passion lies in crafting compelling stories and building strategic initiatives that align with the company’s vision. She is focused on enhancing brand visibility, optimizing digital platforms, and driving audience engagement through data-driven insights and fresh approaches. Her dedication to fostering connections and delivering impactful messaging helps the team reach new heights in its marketing efforts.

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Based in Montreal, Sarah thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every project is not just executed but excels. Outside of work, you’ll find her experimenting in the kitchen, exploring new destinations, diving into a good book, or spending quality time with friends and family.

• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Digital Marketing
• Client Relations
• Social Media
• Brand Strategy

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