Lucas Okwudishu

Hi, I'm Lucas

I Build Data Systems People Actually Use

I started my career counting inventory at Whole Foods. Now I build AI systems that analyze millions of customer interactions at Snowflake.

Along that path, I've learned that the best data work doesn't come from fancy tools. It comes from understanding what actually matters to the business and building things that get used. Whether it's optimizing safety stock for 3,500 SKUs or building LLM-powered case analysis that saves thousands of hours of manual review, the approach is the same: figure out the real problem, then ship something that doesn't sit in a deck somewhere.

I've spent the last decade doing analytics across retail, supply chain, marketing, and enterprise support. I like messy problems, cross-functional work, and turning ambiguous asks into clear results.

My Approach

Business First

I start every project by understanding the business context. The best technical solution is worthless if it doesn't solve a real problem.

Clarity Over Complexity

Complex problems don't always need complex solutions. I aim for clarity and simplicity in both analysis and communication.

Built for Adoption

Insights are useless if no one uses them. I embed solutions directly into stakeholders' existing workflows so they're easy to access and actually get used.

End-to-End Ownership

From data modeling to stakeholder presentation, I take ownership of the full analytics lifecycle to ensure impact.

Continuous Learning

The data landscape evolves rapidly. I stay current with new tools and techniques, especially in AI and automation.

The Journey

A path from understanding business fundamentals to building AI-powered solutions

Retail Operations

Whole Foods Market

Operations Team Member

2016 - 2018Washington, DC

Where I learned to understand business from the ground up

  • Financial controls & compliance
  • Cycle count coordination & validation
  • Inventory management & reconciliation
Supply Chain

DAP

Supply Chain Analyst

2018 - 2020Baltimore, MD

From spreadsheets to supply chain optimization

  • Demand planning & forecasting
  • Inventory optimization
  • Supply chain process automation
Nonprofit Impact

United Way

Data Analyst

2020 - 2022Washington, DC

Applying analytics for social good

  • Community impact measurement
  • Donor analytics and retention
  • Program effectiveness tracking
Revenue Analytics

HubSpot

Senior Business Analyst

2022 - 2025Remote

Scaling insights across the customer lifecycle

  • Revenue operations analytics
  • Customer lifecycle optimization
  • A/B testing & experimentation
AI Powered Support Analytics

Snowflake

Senior Data Analyst

March 2025 - PresentRemote

Building the future of intelligent support

  • AI-powered support analytics
  • Automating manual case review at scale
  • Stakeholder-driven AI enablement

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Recent Thoughts

Ideas, insights, and lessons from my work in data and analytics

Coming Soon

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, exploring collaborations, or connecting with fellow data enthusiasts.